Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have made their homes in North America since the late 1500s. These groups have played major roles in every piece of American history, yet they have been regularly discriminated against and left out of the history books. Let’s learn more about the contributions and experiences of these Americans, as […]
This week we continue to learn about and celebrate Arab American Heritage. A great place to start is the Arab American National Museum and its virtual exhibits: Listen to Arab Instruments and make your own drum Follow the waves of Arab American immigration to the United States Learn about Arab American religions, entrepreneurship, food, and […]
It is believed that the first person of Arab descent to immigrate to the area that would later become the United States was a man named Estebanico Azemmouri who traveled from Morocco in 1527. Since then, the population of Americans of Arab descent has grown to over 3 million people. This is at best an […]
Thursday, March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is for celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people, while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve transgender justice. Celebrate Transgender and Nonbinary Voices Transgender and gender non-conforming people have long been kept out of the […]
Opportunities to learn about Women’s History are everywhere! Our SVCMS students have been reading books, learning about remarkable women with Person of the Day cards, seeing pictures of important women in history in the Assembly, and using tools like Feminist Flashcards. LOCAL WOMEN’S HISTORY Outside of school, there are so many opportunities to learn more […]
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History, we look at the history of Women’s rights here in the United States, as well as the ongoing struggle for equality that women continue to face. Since the formal creation of the United States in 1776, women and BIPOC citizens have had civil rights like the right to […]
This March we are celebrating Women’s History Month. During this month, we highlight remarkable women, past and present, including activists, inventors, artists, writers, and musicians. Many of these women achieved major accomplishments despite barriers created by sexism and systematic gender inequality. Women continue to earn less money than their male counterparts, experience a gender bias […]
This week in history has seen renewed attacks on LGBTQIA+ families, representative and inclusive education, and the start of a war. So many horrific injustices at once cause many to freeze and feel helpless. Let us take a moment to acknowledge these feelings and then consider how we can move forward from a place of […]
On Monday, January 17th we celebrate the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King worked tirelessly for equal rights and humane treatment for all. His principles of nonviolent resistance and demand for justice continue to resonate with many today. Many families observe MLK Day by talking about Dr. King and other […]
We’re fortunate to have access to an incredible range of Native American artists and craftspeople right here in Colorado. One easy way to learn about and support local artists is to diversify your social media feed. Three local artists creating right here in Boulder County include JayCee Beyale, Anna Tsouhlarakis, and Melanie Yazzie. Opening today, […]
