We need to leave racism and ethnicity divisional attitudes and thinking in the past Thanksgiving has always been a day wrapped in warmth, memory, and stories. We sit with family, share food, and talk about the things that matter. But underneath the holiday lies a very old story—a story about people who looked different, lived... Continue Reading →
Happy Holiday Salsa Music
Salsa music is a general term referring to a genre that is essentially Cuban and Puerto Rican popular dance music. The term salsa was initially promoted and marketed in New York City during the 1970s. Salsa comprises various musical genres including the Cuban son montuno, guaracha, chachachá, mambo, and to a certain extent bolero. Salsa... Continue Reading →
to be hopeful…
“TO BE HOPEFUL in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys... Continue Reading →