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Juneteenth Celebrations in Davis this Month
 On January 1st, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved Black people in Confederate states, at least it did on paper. About 500,000 of 3.9 million enslaved people were able to liberate themselves by escaping behind Union lines between 1863 and the end of...
Pride Events in Davis this Month
June is Pride Month! Pride Month wouldn’t exist without queer and transgender people of color. More specifically, it wouldn’t exist without queer and trans people of color fighting back against police brutality. If this is news to you, read about the history of Pride...
The Indigenous Impact in the Civil War
Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance in the United States, holds deep historical significance as a time to honor those who have sacrificed their lives in military service. The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as...
Co-ops Keep Democracy Alive
Our society should work for everyone This should not be as lofty of a goal as it is made out to be. And yet, this simple idea must work through a web of institutional failures that we are tasked with undoing and fixing in order to become a reality. This work requires,...
Things to do on May 14th – Alternatives to Mother’s Day
May 14th Alternatives to Mother’s Day May is a beautiful spring month. Flowers are in bloom, especially after our very wet winter. The weather is finally warm enough to wear dresses and shorts, to feel the sun’s fire on your skin. This is a time to...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health is a vital part of overall...
Beyond Borrowing Books-National Library Week
Happy National Library Week! It’s National Library Week from April 23-29, 2023. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our...
Why Buying Organic is More Sustainable
The care that we show for Earth is far too important for our focus to only take place during a singular day or month each year in April. As a species, it is our duty to make any positive impact that we can to not only maintain the health of our planet, but now more...
EWG’s 2023 Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 List
Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released their 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list. EWG is a non-profit organization that specializes in research and advocacy in the areas of agricultural subsidies, toxic chemicals, drinking water pollutants, and corporate...