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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King
Ana Campos, January 15, 2021

The birthday of civil activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday of January in the United States. Dr. King fought for the civil rights of African-Americans with peaceful demonstrations. It was after his death that there was a movement to make his birthday a holiday.


photo of a dia de muertos altar
Ana Campos, October 30, 2020

Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration with pre-colonial origins. This celebration today is a mixture of indigenous and Christian traditions. Before colonization, the Day of the Dead was usually celebrated in late summer.


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