All We’re Asking, is for a Little Respect I had a coworker once who told me of an experience she had while working at a tourist venue during a special event. Her job was to stand at the front door and direct people to where they needed to be. She was also responsible for keeping…
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Pioneers of Education This week the people of Utah celebrated Pioneer Day. While this day primarily focuses on those who pioneered the trail to the western United States, it also represents a great time to consider the sacrifices and innovations made by pioneers of other fields. Specifically, this week we wanted to discuss some pioneers…
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“We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.” – Robert J. McCracken Independence Day is fast approaching and with all of the barbeques, hot dog eating contests, and, of course, fireworks going on, it can be…
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African American History Month African American History Month, more commonly known as Black History Month, was started over ninety years ago, by a historian named Carter G Woodson. Recognizing the lack of public awareness of Black contributions to the history of the United States, Woodson organized the Association for the Negro Life and History which…
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