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Five African-American Leaders Who Started in Scouting

In celebration of Black History Month in February, here are five African-American leaders who got their start in Scouting. Martin Luther King Jr., Boy Scout and Civil Rights Pioneer Before becoming the leader of the Civil

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Help Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of the American Latino community. It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under

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Irish American Heritage Month

During March, we celebrate more than just Women’s History Month. We also celebrate Irish American Heritage Month. The United States Congress proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month in 1991. Initially, the holiday honored St.

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Fast Facts: Women’s History Edition

We celebrate Women’s History Month to recognize women’s accomplishments in the world throughout history. The first Women’s History Day celebration was in 1909 in New York City. Here are more fun facts about Women’s History Month!

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A Few Great Reads For African American History Month

February is African American History Month, paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. The month of celebration began when Harvard-trained historian Carter G.