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" The Selma to Montgomery march was part of a series of civil rights protests that occurred in 1965 in Alabama, a Southern state with deeply entrenched racist policies. In March of that year, in an effort to register Black voters in the South, protesters marching the 54-mile route from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery were confronted with deadly violence from local authorities and white vigilante groups. As the world watched, the protesters—under the protection of federalized National Guard troops—finally achieved their goal, walking around the clock for three days to reach Montgomery, Alabama. The historic march, and  Martin Luther King Jr. ’s participation in it, raised awareness of the difficulties faced by Black voters, and the need for a national Voting Right" Quote from : https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/selma-montgomery-march As someone who was born and raised in the motherland (Africa), there is such a huge disconnect about what our public educatio...

The "My Favorite Things" genre usually revolves around listing beloved products and subtly nudging readers towards purchasing them. But in our hyper-consumer world, do we really need more stuff? I'm taking a different approach. I want to share my favorite things to give – things that enrich lives without emptying wallets. Join me on a journey of decluttering and giving back! We're constantly bombarded with messages to buy, buy, buy. But what if we shifted our focus from consumption to contribution? What if, instead of accumulating more possessions, we focused on giving more of ourselves? This list isn't about what you can buy; it's about what you can give to make a real difference. 1. Time: The Most Precious Gift In a world obsessed with instant gratification, time is the ultimate luxury. Offer your time to a teenager or young adult as a mentor. Share your wisdom, experience, and guidance. You might be surprised at the impact you can have. Think about...