The Burst:The outline surrounding the star is meant to reflect a nova— or new star—which represents a new beginning for all And in 2007, the date of the first Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) was added to the flag. But you may see another flag used during celebrations. ...
Rabbi Yanklowitz acknowledges the abrupt ending of the book of Jonah and suggests that, “We might write a fifth chapter entertaining the possibilities: does Jonah die, repent, return to Israel, or move to Nineveh? Does he get on board with God’s message of forgiveness, or is he punished...
Held on the last Monday in May each year since the mid 1800’s, Memorial Day is one of the most special days for those who had family members in the various wars, battles, and conflicts over the decades. The holiday started in the aftermath of the American Civil War when veterans from ...
In upcoming podcasts, I’m going to touch on sports and its impact on our dreams, our children, and our parenting. Dr. Boyce Watkins ofYour Black WorldandFinancial Juneteenth, breaks down exactly where I plan to go on the topic. (If you can’t see the video, clickHERE). ...
Sometimes it’s best to say nothing. Take a backseat and let the holiday's true nature, meaning and celebrants have their time. In the case of Juneteenth, give employeesa vacation day. Sheryl Daija, founder and CEO at BRIDGE, a trade group focused on helping companies and organizations ...
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert added on June 15, "I don't think we ever thought 100% of players would be on board with playing this season, because this is hard. This announcement is just the beginning of a continued dialogue with the players about what this looks like. I am totally ...
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Frank Belzer is the chief sales and marketing officer at Icon Park in Orlando and also serves on the board of the Grand Canyon Resort Corp. He was formerly a board member and advisor to Visit Florida and a senior vice president at Universal Parks. He is a regular speaker and panelist at...