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Posts Tagged as "Holidays"

PODCAST: American Indians’ Complex History with Thanksgiving

Nov. 20, 2017 / By M. Smith and Ben Novotny
Tags: History, Holidays, Indigenous, thanksgiving

Gratitude is deep-seated in indigenous culture and a tragic history of events hasn’t changed that. “We can try to make thanksgiving everyday,” says American Indian Studies professor Deborah Sanchez.

Diverse Long Beach Celebrates Its Many Holidays

Jan. 6, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: buddhism, christmas, diversity, hanukkah, Holidays, Kwanzaa

Long Beach communities celebrated Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and other traditions last week while, for some, the holidays continue on.

This is What California Youth are Wishing for this Season

Dec. 23, 2016 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Holidays, new years, Youth

We asked youth reporters from across the state what they wish for themselves and their communities this holiday season.

6 Great Tips to Preventing Theft During the Holidays

Dec. 22, 2016 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: burglary, christmas, Holidays, theft

While it may be a time for giving, some burglars see it as a time for taking.

For Many Mexican Immigrants, Holidays Are the Hardest Part of the Year

Dec. 23, 2014 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Holidays, Immigrants, Immigration, mexican, Mexican American

Many Mexican immigrants see the holidays as a harsh reminder of the border that divides them from their families.

Kwanzaa With Taitu

Dec. 27, 2012 / By Taitu Negus
Tags: Holidays

Photo by Sophinarath Cheang.

Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, a professor and philosopher whose goal was to “give Blacks an alternative to the existing holiday and give Blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and history.”..