Tag: National

​Black business month occurs in August, and it’s set aside to celebrate Black businesses in all of its ramifications. Black businesses are resilient and thrive in the face of funding challenges. The different areas of Black entrepreneurship have to do with working hard and creating your ow...

The 70s of Indonesia was a time of transition. The decade before it was filled with political turmoil, what with the event of the mass genocide of 1965–66 and Soeharto’s rise to power. The 70s then became a time when things have somewhat calmed down and the people were able to pursue the...

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is a captivating destination that offers visitors a chance to explore the wonders of marine life. From stunning displays of colorful fish to interactive exhibits and educational programs, the aquarium provides an immersive experience for people of all ages. If you&...

On this National Taco Day, I’m excited to share my plans to celebrate at El Famous Burrito, located at 236 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, reachable at (847) 808–8012. This hidden gem in the charming town of Wheeling, Illinois, is a testament to the idea that you don&rsquo...

Let’s start this new ‘blog’ with an introduction to who I am, what I do and so on. I am Stephen Long, born in London but now a Zimbabwe citizen, living in Zimbabwe since 1981. I’ve been thirty eight years old for the past twenty nine years. My first job was……...

Until it was stopped by Covid, Bhejane Trust ran a very successful volunteer project at Sinamatella. We always enjoyed hosting the sort of nice people who would want to come to Zimbabwe and join in our work so it was a pleasure for us to get back into that with Audrey, Cyril, Lulu, Didier, Kelly and...

I wake up in the bluing dawn with the ghost of Burnette G. Haskell bent over one side of my cot and the ghost of James J. Martin leaning over the other. It wasn’t either of them who woke me, not when they came through the flap of my tent, nor when they stood silently in the clothing and facial...

There are more than five hundred elephants in Zakouma National Park, forming one of the largest populations in Central Africa. They’re an impressive sight to behold, but what’s surprising is not just the size of the herd. It’s the fact that there are any elephants left in Zakouma a...

For a long time, I’d always wanted to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. But I live in California. I’m not that close. I’d go to other national parks in the Southwest or go to the Four Corners area and stare forlornly at that opposite end of New Mexico and sigh. I didn...

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Nagarhole National Park which used to be Private hunting ground for the Royal Families of Mysore, where the Wadiyars were known to have hunting scores. The forest later became a part of the Protected Tiger reserve and Nagarhole National Park. Kabini i...

Once a beacon of hope and wonder, National Geographic is now a dying relic of a bygone era. Once revered for its stunning photography and in-depth reporting, the magazine has lost its way in a world increasingly dominated by social media and clickbait journalism.   There are many reas...

It hosts a rich diversity of animals, including grizzly bears, wolves, bald eagles, cutthroat trout, and herds of bison and elk. The park also protects a variety of plants, from sub-alpine forests to grasslands and wetlands. Yellowstone is a living laboratory for scientists, conservationists, ...

Goodness, another trip around the sun and another flip of the calendar to a new year! I wanted to reflect upon what I learned this year, and also think of how my knowledge will affect my choices and behaviors in the new year… 1. You are never too old to learn something new. I started le...

Growing up as a Muslim can be quite the challenge. We try to get answers to many questions: What is harram (legally forbidden)? What is halal (legally obligated or permissible)? Who should I support? Black Lives Matter? LGBTQ+? Where do I stand in the “Science versus Religion” ...

The National Cathedral in Washington D.C., one of the most high-profile churches in the world and America, recently replaced two stained glass windows. The two windows were gifted to the church in 1953 by the Daughters of the Confederacy. One window was a tribute to General Robert E. Lee, and the ot...

The race for the Republican Party presidential nomination is over in two states. One Republican wants it over now, PERIOD. But what about the other 48 states? Don’t they get a voice? No. If some Republicans had their way. “Officially “the Republican National Committee is neut...

Americans like to pretend they’re heroic. Many Americans like to pretend that “a good guy with a gun” is the solution to “a bad guy with a gun.” Most Americans tolerate their governments handing out military equipment to local police departments and most accept that, fo...

Considering the national scale of the elections, the stakes of executive power involved and the 30th anniversary of the first democratic elections, the 2024 general elections are geared to be monumental to South Africa’s democracy. With public confidence on the decline for both coalition gover...

It’s not that I wasn’t aware of American Indian history. When I used to teach my U.S. History course, the first lesson was always about pre-Colombian cultures. The problem was that I placed them neatly in a narrative versus diving deeply into their belief systems. It was a start, but in ...

I’m Jesse Jensen, an undergraduate student from the University of Iowa and associate producer for the Creative Process. During this interview Paul questions the education,or lack thereof, we are receiving in America around past and current Native American history. When reflecting on my own edu...

I no longer feel safe when the national anthem is played in public. It seems like during the anthem, there is always a contingent of angry men who take it upon themselves to become “love of the country” enforcers. With scowls on their faces, they twist from side to side, scanning the cro...

It was grim news for a nation already exhausted by war, a pandemic, and growing economic uncertainties. “Changes in illicit drug supply during the pandemic have resulted in more fentanyl-associated overdose deaths,” warned the prestigious medical publication. “The potency of fen...

The NIH is government program called the National Institute on Drug Abuse, whose goal is to use advance science on the research of addiction and drug use, to improve the public’s health. The following page on the NIH website is about Opioid Overdose Crisis, revised annually to keep it up to da...

Anpan is one of the most popular breads in Japan. You can find it in every supermarket, convenience store, and bakery. An, also known as Anko, is a sweet Adzuki bean paste often used in traditional Japanese confectionery. Pan means Western bread. As the name shows, Anpan hides...

We first began our tour in the earliest period of Korean history with the nation’s ancient history. Here, we saw the early stages of Korea, with ancient artifacts, crude tools, and early pottery, showcasing Korea’s gradual transformation into adopting Bronze Age technology. Included in t...

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 500 million speakers, which is around 43% of the country. Although there are more than 100 languages spoken in India, Hindi is the most common one, spoken in almost all the states of the nation. So, naturally, it means that Hindi should be...