Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. day is a federal holiday observed by Americans every third Monday of January.

"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.""If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.""Only in the darkness you can see the stars."

These are the only inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King Jr..Let us all remember what Martin Luther King Jr. did for this country and for his countrymen.

Let's Not Forget The Heroes of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, a terrorist attacked happened in 3 different places here in the United States. So many lives have been lost and so many families were left behind by their loved ones instantly.

Today, we are remembering its 11 years or its 11th year anniversary. I cannot believe it's already been 11 years, the memory of it is still so fresh.

Let us all remember and Pray for those people who lost their lives and also Pray for their family who were left behind, may God Bless America!

Black History

Isn't it amazing how God created this world and the people living in it? When I was younger I kept asking why some people got darker or lighter skin than me, why their hair were so much different from mine, my parents used to tell me that every one of us is unique and very special with our own little ways.

Each and every person living in this world wants to know their past or history. I remember when I was in high school, one of my favorite subjects was history, I really liked to know more about other race's history. When I got here to the States, I have learned more about history and I am really glad to know it all because it helped me open my mind to other things. Since I got here, I have met different people from different races and still meeting new people. I got friends that are hispanics, asians, white and black and I love them all.

I have learned that it is very important to know where you came from so you can freely move forward and that there are so many ways to learn about it. I have just read something about Black History. Black History Month is happening on February 2012, if you are proud of your history and want other people to know more about, please check out positivepromotions.com right now. Positive Promotions is offering all kinds and type of Black History products for a very affordable price. For more information, please go to positivepromotions.com right now.

Cinco de Mayo History

I would like to greet all mexicans and mexican in heart a happy happy cinco de Mayo.

According to wikipedia, Cinco de Mayo is a voluntarily-observed holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla and in the United States. While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day,the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Dr. Jose Rizal Day

The Filipino people celebrate Dr. Jose Rizal Day on the 30th day of December. On this day we celebrate and remember what our National Hero did for us and our Country. How did this day became possible? Just please keep on reading...

REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
(Decree of December 20,1898)

In recognition of the aspirations of the Filipino nation and in proclaiming its noble and patriotic sentiments, I hereby decree.

Article 1. In memory of the Filipino patriots, Dr. Jose Rizal and the other victims of the past Spanish domination, I declare the 30th of December as a national day of mourning.

Article 2. On account of this, all national flags shall be hoisted at half-mast from 12:00 noon on December 29, as a sign of mourning.

Article 3. All offices of the Revolutionary Government shall be closed during the whole day of December 30.

Given in Malolos, December 20,1898
(Signed) EMILIO AGUINALDO

George Washington

Here are some little-known facts about George Washington.

*George Washington was the only president to win a unanimous vote of the Electoral College.

*The nation's capital,along with one state,31 countries and 17 cities are named in Washington's honor.

*AS a farmer,Washington is credited with introducing the mule to America.Life in Virginia during Washington's youth was harsh.His wife,Martha,once wrote that receiving a tea bag was a precious gift.

*He was the only president who did not live in Washington D.C.

*Washington's second inaugural address is the shortest ever delivered,135 words.

*According to Newsweek,14 percent of preschoolers think George Washington is still the president of the U.S.

Importance of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, the "Batalla de Puebla" came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.With this victory, Mexico demonstrated to the world that Mexico and all of Latin America were willing to defend themselves of any foreign intervention. Especially those from imperialist states bent on world conquest.

In 1862, the French army began its advance. Under General Ignacio Zaragoza, 5,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians defeated the French army in what came to be known as the "Batalla de Puebla" on the fifth of May.

In the United States, the "Batalla de Puebla" came to be known as simply "5 de Mayo" and unfortunately, many people wrongly equate it with Mexican Independence which was on September 16, 1810, nearly a fifty year difference. Over, the years Cinco de Mayo has become very commercialized and many people see this holiday as a time for fun and dance. Oddly enough, Cinco de Mayo has become more of Chicano holiday than a Mexican one. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on a much larger scale here in the United States than it is in Mexico. People of Mexican descent in the United States celebrate this significant day by having parades, mariachi music, folklorico dancing and other types of festive activities.