Every April 22 marks the anniversary of the beginning of the environmental movement in 1970. Inspired by student anti-war protests and concerned by environmental pollution, U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin tapped U.S. Rep. Pete McCloskey California to co-chair a movement for teach-ins on college campuses. They enlisted the help of activist Dennis Hayes, to organize the teach-ins. He also formed a national network to promote similar events. The first Earth Day moved 20 million Americans to peacefully protest the environment’s deterioration.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Oakland County
St. Patrick’s Day is a Christian and Irish-American holiday, held every March 17. It was created to mark the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Modern celebrations honor Irish-American culture (food, dancing, music and folklore) public parties, parades and church services.
Continue readingWarm Up to Family-Friendly Indoor Fun During Winter in Oakland County
Do you need a break from the chilly air and wet snow or an escape from cabin fever? Are you looking for fun activities to do when school is on break? Check out these exciting events, play-places and activities in Oakland County.
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Carter G. Woodson was born in 1875 to people who were formerly enslaved. He was the second Black American to earn a doctorate from Havard University, following in the steps of W.E.B. Du Bois, and served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.
In February 1926, Woodson announced the establishment of Negro History Week, which was first celebrated during a week that included the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
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There is no need to hibernate, Oakland County. There are plenty of ways to enjoy from high-intensity sports to leisurely activities.
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