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“Print it the way I draw it, or I quit.”
“Print it the way I draw it, or I quit.” Charles Schulz issued this ultimatum to his syndicate and newspaper editors after they hesitated to publish a comic strip featuring an integrated classroom.
Seeing Franklin sit in front of Peppermint Patty in class might not seem groundbreaking to today’s readers. However, when Schulz introduced Franklin to Peanuts in July 1968, he was making a bold statement and breaking new ground.
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Meet the aerospace engineer who didn’t listen to her guidance counselor
Aerospace engineer Judith Love Cohen and son Jack Black
A guidance counselor once told Judith Love Cohen to go to finishing school and become a “lady.” Instead, she earned degrees from USC, became an aerospace engineer, worked with NASA, and designed a computer that helped save the Apollo... Continue reading
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There’s no charge for love.
A farmer had some puppies he needed to
sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4
pups, and set about nailing it to a post on
the edge of his yard.
As he was driving the last nail into the
post, he felt tug on his overalls
He looked down into the eyes of a little
boy.
“Mister,” he said, “| want to buy one of
your puppies.’
“Well,” said the farmer, as he rubbed the
sweat of the back of his neck, “these
puppies come from fine parents and cost
a good deal of money.”
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Star Trek’s Helmsman Charts a Course for Equality: George Takei Named LA Pride Grand Marshal and Reflects on Lost Freedom
Actor and activist George Takei, known for his iconic role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, is beaming with pride in more ways than one. Recently named the Icon Grand Marshal for the 2024 LA Pride Parade, the 87-year-old continues to be a champion for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice.
Takei’s journey takes on a deeper resonance with the theme of this year’s parade, “Power in Pride.” His new picture book, “My Lost... Continue reading
Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female and Jewish President
In a historic election, Mexico has chosen Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president, and the first president of Jewish heritage, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 200-year history. A physicist and engineer, Sheinbaum’s victory was confirmed early Monday, June 3, 2024, by the National Electoral Institute, which announced her irreversible... Continue reading
Anja Rozen, winner of art showing what peace looks like: “We are all connected to our planet and to each other”
This drawing is by Anja Rozen, a 13 year old primary school student in Slovenia. She was chosen from 600,000 children around the world to create a piece of art to show what peace looks like. She is the winner of the international Plakat Miru competition.
“My drawing represents the land that binds us and unites us. Humans are woven together. If someone gives up, others fall. We are all connected to our planet and to each other, but unfortunately we are little aware of it. We are woven together. Other people weave... Continue reading
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Time Tested Beauty Tips (by Sam Levenson)
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that... Continue reading
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From Survivor to Advocate to Space: Amanda Nguyen’s Fight for Sexual Assault Survivors, and a dream deferred realized
Amanda Nguyen’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a relentless pursuit of justice. The child of Vietnamese refugees, Nguyen faced adversity from a young age. But nothing could have prepared her for the trauma she endured as a senior at Harvard University: a brutal sexual assault.
In the aftermath of her attack, Nguyen navigated a broken system. The hospital where she received a rape kit simply handed her a taxi voucher to return to her dorm – the very place where the assault occurred. This experience ignited a fire within Nguyen, a fire that wouldn’t be extinguished... Continue reading
Scouting for All: The Boy Scouts of America Rebrands as Scouting America to Promote Inclusion
The iconic campfire scene, a hallmark of the Boy Scouts of America for over a century, is about to get a makeover. In a move symbolizing a new era, the organization is undergoing a historic rebranding, becoming Scouting America. This decision reflects a commitment to inclusivity as the Boy Scouts grapple with past challenges and seek to attract a wider audience.
Years of Woes Prompt Transformation
The Boy Scouts haven’t had it easy in recent years. Membership numbers have dwindled,... Continue reading
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Tagged boy scouts of america, bsa, diversity, inclusion, roger krone, scouting america, sexual abuse
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Family is family.
Pictured above is Astronaut Leland D. Melvin’s official NASA portrait.
When NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was assigned to a space shuttle mission in 2008, he was told he could bring his family for the official photo shoot wearing the famous orange “pumpkin suit.”
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