Chantilly Patiño

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., not to be confused with the 15th century German priest Martin Luther, is an internationally recognized civil rights leader and preacher who promoted non-violent resistance (such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience) to oppose racial discrimination and injustice. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in an attempt to prevent the continuation of the Civil Rights Movement. Every third Monday in January we celebrate MLK day, which falls near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Go to a museum that features a relevant exhibit, like the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, check out some books about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement from your local library, watch a movie that focuses on race relations, sit down with your kids, relatives and friends and have an open discussion about MLK, the Civil Rights Movement, segregation, and other important topics.

The holiday season can be a very scary time for pets and livestock, especially during New Year’s and 4th of July, when most families are out enjoying their local fireworks shows. Here in South Texas, we have even bigger fireworks celebrations for New Year’s than we do for 4th of July, so I want to take a moment to share some tips with ya’ll, in the hopes that it will help you to keep pets safe during fireworks and bring them home in the event that they do get lost. Even pets who may seem calm day-to-day can become overwhelmed and scared during a holiday fireworks show. That’s why it’s so important to have your current contact info attached to your pet in the form of an ID tag or microchip so that they can easily be returned home if found.

I remember standing with my dad while he pointed at the glass case, trying to decide what to try next. Maybe a little barrel of juice, some pinwheels, licorice or some of those little root beer barrel candies. These chicharrón nachos are the perfect low-carb keto alternative to your everyday lunch We used Mac’s Spicy Cracklins, ground turkey (seasoned with garlic, salt, and cumin), shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chopped tomatoes, mashed avocado, sour cream, freshly squeezed lime, and Franks Red Hot Sauce.

The tree toppers found on store shelves are still not very diverse and tend to be pale and blonde, which doesn’t reflect most families in the U. S. Because whiteness is still associated with purity and has become so intertwined within American Christianity, there isn’t much available for families that want to put a beautiful brown-skinned angel on the same pedestal. Stars are great, don’t get me wrong, but there is so much value in children seeing the representation of a beautiful, brown, angelic woman atop our Christmas tree. Even online, the selection is still very limited, but I was able to find several Black Angel Tree Toppers, so I thought I would share them with you. The links below showcase several gorgeous Black Angel Tree Toppers that you can buy online.