Tammy G.Mar 13 minNational Tamale DayI remember being in the kitchen when I was 5 years old right by mother's side helping her, hands covered in masa, preparing my favorite...
Stephanie D.Nov 1, 20212 minCommemorating Native American Heritage MonthNovember commemorates Native American Heritage Month; enjoy this article that presents Land Acknowledgements, Online Resources and Museum...
Yuleni V.Oct 1, 20212 minIndigenous Peoples' Day: October 11, 2021What Is It? Indigenous People’s Day is a day to acknowledge the history of the indigenous peoples of the US and to celebrate the...
RWC TutorsSep 1, 20211 minFresno Reel Pride: September EventsSince its inception in a classroom at Fresno State in 1990, Fresno Reel Pride is the sixth oldest – and has grown to become one of the...
RWC TutorsSep 1, 20212 minCeremonial Fire, Land and Cultural Resource Restoration: A Talk with Tribal Elder Ron GoodeJoin us for Reedley College Hour, Sept 30, 1-2 pm onZzoom as we hear from Tribal Elder and Educator, Ron Goode. In conjunction with the...
jgarcia708May 2, 20212 minJewish Heritage MonthThe Jewish community is no stranger to the antisemitism thrown their way throughout history. Jewish Americans continue to face...
Jackie A.May 2, 20212 minHmong-American Day: May 14Background The Hmong people are an ethnic group with no country of their own. The original home of the Hmong is believed to have been the...
Stephanie D.May 1, 20215 minAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthThe month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and it is a time to celebrate, uplift, and remember the...
Iman A. Apr 2, 20214 minArab-American Heritage Monthwritten by إيمان العامري (Iman Alamri) Linda Sarsour, political activist: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Linda Sarsour has always...
Jackie A.Apr 1, 20212 minArmenian Genocide Remembrance Day - April 24Photo by Getty Images: LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 24: Members of the Armenian-American community and activists rally near the Turkish...
Jasmine G.Apr 1, 20212 min"All That Jazz" - International Jazz DayInternational Jazz Day takes place on April 31st. Jazz is a type of music genre that originated in the African-American communities of...
Stephanie D.Mar 1, 20212 minDeaf History MonthMarch 13 to April 15 commemorates Deaf History Month. In the United States alone, there are over 600,000 people who are deaf and over...
Elizabeth K.C.Mar 1, 20212 minThe Power of TheaterTheatre has been a source of entertainment for humans as far back as the 6th century when the Ancient Greeks began performing plays in...
Yuritza N.Mar 1, 20212 minCesar Chavez DayCesar Chavez was a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, and raised...
hgleece1Mar 1, 20212 minHonoring Harriet Tubman's LegacyWith Harriet Tubman Day coming up on March 10th, it’s important to remember the impact Harriet Tubman had on people and the influences...
Stephanie D.Feb 16, 20214 minCelebrating VincentThe Starry Night, Café Terrace at Night, Irises, Sunflowers, The Bedroom; these are some of the titles of Vincent van Gogh's most...
Iman A. Feb 2, 20212 minDay of Remembrance: The Story of Japanese-American Internment Camps During WWII Nearly 80 years ago on February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that instructed all...
Stephanie D.Feb 2, 20212 minHappy Chinese New YearDiscover the origins and traditions of the worldwide celebration of the Chinese New Year as well as it's connection to the Central Valley.
Stephanie D.Apr 1, 20202 minChinese Language Day(This article was originally published in the April 2020 issue of Paper Jam) Nǐ hǎo! Hello! 4/20 is coming up! Do you know what that...
AlejandroApr 1, 20202 minPoet Laureate: Joy Harjo(This article was originally published in the April 2020 edition of Paper Jam) Joy Harjo is a well-known author and worldwide performer....