Black Press Day, March 16, commemorates the date in 1827 that the first issue of Freedom’s Journal hit the streets of New York City. The newspaper is considered to be the first African American-owned and -operated newspaper in the United States. Its editors declared, “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others…
Pi Day: Fun with Math for Kids
March 14 seems like a regular day, but it's extra special. 3.14 is a special day because it's pi day! One of the most important numbers in the world is pi, which can be written 3.14159. Pi is the number you get when you divide a circle's circumference (the measurement around the circle) by its…
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17, especially in Ireland and in cities with large Irish populations such as Chicago, Boston and New York. Saint Patrick is known for converting many Irish people to Christianity. According to legend, Saint Patrick held up a shamrock and used the clover to teach people the idea of the…
Power Slam: Pro Wrestling Reads
Like so many young pro wrestling fans, I couldn’t take my eyes off the costumed heroes and villains sprinting about the ring, delivering power slams, drop kicks and backstage interviews promising their next championship reign. Moving forward a couple of decades, I think I understand what kept me glued to the TV. It was the…
Pisces: The Bookstrologist Recommends
You're next in line for book recommendations, Pisces! Pisces is a creative sign and you're known for your artistic sensibilities, so we're recommending you check out The Secret Lives of Color, a gorgeously designed book that provides compelling snippets of history about seventy-five shades. Empathy is one of your strong suits, Pisces, and you have…
Top Picks: Selena
March 31 marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of musician Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Queen of Tejano music. In celebration of her life, here are my top picks for fans of Selena's music. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, on April 16, 1971, Selena soared to fame with her self-titled album Selena in 1989. She…
International Women’s Day: 5 Women Transcending Barriers
For International Women's Day, discover five talented women who are transcending barriers in our world today.
Craft Your Way Through Winter
We all struggle this time of year. I've been coughing and sneezing for weeks. We've barely seen the sun in months. There's only so much Netflix to watch. If you need a new way to chill, find inspiration in these crafty books. Want to create some adorable embroidery while you're binge-watching? Check out 10 Easy…
The Witches Are Coming For You: Recent Feminist Essay Collections
If you follow this blog at all (and no shame if you do not) you have probably deduced that I am a feminist. So, with that on the table, allow me to recommend Lindy West's book of essays The Witches Are Coming. West, in her opening essay, assails the idea conservatives (particularly Donald Trump) are…
Great Moments in African American Music History
American music impressively includes a multitude of genres—rock, blues, country, gospel, rhythm and blues, and rap, just to name a few. Similarly, there are a multitude of great moments in African American music history—too many to name here. Still, I will give you a few that are especially significant: Mamie Smith's February 14, 1920 recording…
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