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"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln
On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that as of January 1, 1863, all enslaved people in the states currently engaged in rebellion against the Union “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”
"Braille is Knowledge, and Knowledge is Power." - Louis Braille
United Nations celebrates World Braille Day
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted pepople.
"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change.
The Fight For Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
It tool 15 years of fighting for MLK Day to be declared a national holiday.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the entire nation pauses in remembrance of a civil rights hero. At least, that’s the intention of the federal holiday that takes place on the third Monday of each January. MLK Day was designed to honor the activist and minister assassinated in 1968, whose accomplishments have continued to inspire generations of Americans.
“Their lost voices must continue to be heard.” - John Boyne
Celebrate Korean- American Day
Korean American Day, celebrated annually on January 13, commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. The day also honors Korean Americans' incredible contributions to society. The commemorative day was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate and House in 2005.
You may have noticed an influx of Korean culture in the United States over the last couple of years. From K-pop groups like BTS to Korean restaurants popping up all over the country, Korean culture is in the spotlight, and Korean Americans are getting the chance to see their own culture in mainstream media. With National Korean American Day coming up on January 13, you may wonder how you can celebrate Korean culture with your children in a way that’s respectful to cultural differences.
- Discover fun facts about Korea
- Read picture books together ( Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park and Ho Baek Lee, Dumpling Soup by Jama Kim Rattigan and Lillian Hsu, or Grandpa Across the Ocean by Hyewon Yum
- Prepare and eat kid-friendly foods ( Bulgogi: Thin slices of marinated meat cooked over a grill or a stovetop, Mandu: Dumplings with various fillings either steamed or fried, Pajeon: Savory scallion pancakes)
- Learn about important holidays and customs
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"When Everyone Is Included, Everyone Wins." - Jesse Jackson
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