From One President to the Next: Inauguration Day in the United States
On Inauguration Day, the streets of Washington D.C. are usually filled. Parades, performers, and a large ceremony are all a part of the normal inauguration. Though the festivities of the ceremony are slightly altered this year, the core purpose remains the same: the transfer of power from one President to another and conferring the new President’s responsibilities.
All About Surrealist Art
Surrealist paintings may seem unsettling and completely irrational but the influence of this artistic movement cannot be denied. Learn more about this genre by looking at the paintings of Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Dorothea Tanning.
Coffee Concoctions
There are times when coffee is the only thing that keeps you alive and awake during the day. Besides this magical ability coffee is a great drink to just enjoy alone or with friends. If you are somewhat bored of usual black coffee or want to try something new, check out these 8 different ways to prepare coffee at home.
Online Shopping: A Convenience and a Curse
According to Business Insider, American holiday retail rose three percent from last year, meaning that American consumers spent more even though many had less this year. This increase is largely due to online shopping options. While these updates have made our lives easier, how do we know when we should purchase something online or purchase something from a real store? The answer is complex, but online shopping causes environmental degradation, harm to small businesses, and strains on shipping companies.
The Gift of Giving: This Year’s Best Holiday Campaigns
The holiday season is a time for giving gifts and giving back! This year, the pandemic and struggling economic climate has made it difficult for people to make ends meet. Here are some of the best holiday campaigns of 2020 that aim to give back and make the world a better place.
Festive Vocabulary for the Holiday Season
Leading up to the holidays, Americans use many unfamiliar words and phrases to describe traditions and feelings associated with the season. Though many groups do not celebrate the religious aspect of the holidays, many traditions are deeply embedded in American culture. Everyone can appreciate the season of giving and the importance of family, so join us as we explore festive American vocabulary and a few traditions!
‘Tis The Season: December Holidays Celebrated Worldwide
With December in full swing, the holiday season is officially upon us. Although the pandemic has made this a difficult year, read and learn more about the different holidays and celebrations happening this month hoping to spread some joy around the world!
Out and About: LGBTQ+ Americans at Work
This is the second part of an article about LGBTQ+ community, and this time we want to shed light on some of the most famous representatives and individuals of American LGBTQ+ society. Let this list inspire you to do your own research to discover LGBTQ+ individuals making a difference in your local community, city, or country!
Here to Stay: An Overview of America’s LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ communities’ resilience, activism, and fearlessness are truly inspiring yet rarely taught in formal classrooms. It’s high time we shined a spotlight on them! Learn about LGBTQ+ history, leaders and activists in the American LGBTQ+ movement, and check the list of available resources. This is the first of two articles about this topic.