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National Native American Heritage Month: Centering African-Native Americans.
November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, a time to learn and reflect on the original inhabitants of this continent. Owing no doubt to my own ethnic heritage and work (I am a Louisiana Creole and a member of the Atakapa-Ishak Nation) I’d like to reflect on persons who are of both African and Native American ancestry.
Diwali 2021: Celebrating The Festival of Lights.
Every year, Hindus across the world come together to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in October or November. The word Diwali (pronounced deh-vah-lee) originates from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means “row of lights.” Diwali is widely celebrated in India, even amongst other religious groups such as Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism.
Dia de Los Muertos 2021: How are We Honoring Our Loved Ones This Year?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) takes place at the beginning of November every year and is a celebration, particularly for the people in Mexico and Central America and their descendants. It is a day reserved for celebrating the lives of those dearly departed family members, and welcoming their return from the spirit world through an altar.
Halloween 2021: Can We Not With Cultural Appropriation?
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Honestly, spooky season in general is the best time of the year. You’ve got apple cider donuts, trips to the pumpkin patch, all the candy you can eat, and the best Trader Joes snacks to look forward to! But the thing that continues to haunt me, yes even in 2021, is we still have to deal with people wearing problematic costumes.