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Did you know that yesterday, November 1, was World Vegan Day? It was originally established in Britain in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vegan Society's founding. Celebrations and recognition of veganism have since spread worldwide, taking many different forms. This includes everything from the increasing availability of ethical fashion picks to cruelty-free … Continue reading Best Vegan Food in the DMV
As we approach the end of Black History Month and the prospect of Women’s History Month ahead, I feel that highlighting the historical significance of our local hero, Harriet Tubman, would make a most fitting transition. Often referred to by her moniker “Moses” by those who knew her, Araminta Ross (later renamed Harriet Tubman) is … Continue reading Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
February is Black History Month. It also happens to be one of the coldest months of the year, with this one in particular having reached record lows. Don’t those chilly temperatures make you just long for an escape to a warm, sunny beach setting? Credit: Pexels To the modern local beachgoer, there is a whole history … Continue reading A Look Back at Carr’s Beach
Today, February 16, happens to be Presidents’ Day. Unlike many locations across the nation, those found in the Mid-Atlantic region tend to be closer to many well-known presidential destinations. From original homes and residences to meaningful monuments, buildings, and other storied structures forever linked to former Commanders in Chief, there is no shortage of options … Continue reading Exploring Theodore Roosevelt Island