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A TEACHERble Moment: Sustainable Lifestyle
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Gentle acts plant hope, Kindness waters roots of change, Sustainable life. Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment on Self-Care
How do you practice self-care? I find myself pouring into so many people and projects that I have to remind myself to be sure to fill up my own cup. I mean, after all, you can’t pour from an empty cup, now can you? So to ensure my cup is overflowing, I practice self-care by… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment on Grandma’s Food
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? Grandma wakes up early And makes her way to the kitchen,It’s that time of the year where she prepares those famous dishes. When Thanksgiving visits MississippiGrandma greets her with collard greens, With ham and turkey,With cornbread dressing,And macaroni and cheese. The Thanksgiving plate sends… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment on Historical Figures: Phillis Wheatley
Who is your favorite historical figure? Before Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, and Alice Walker, there was Phillis Wheatley. Who was Phillis Wheatley? Born on May 8, 1753, in West Africa, the life of Phillis Wheatley, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly, would soon confront significant challenges. At the age of seven, she was kidnapped from her… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment on Juneteenth
Today, we celebrate and reflect on the federal holiday recognized as Juneteenth here in the United States. Historical Factors Contributing to the Establishment of Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, in the United States, the Emancipation Proclamation did not bring an immediate end to slavery. In Galveston, Texas, African Americans remained enslaved for two and a… Continue reading