Monthly Archives: June 2024

71-Year-Old Makes History at Miss Texas USA, Hopes to Inspire Others

Marissa Teijo, a vibrant 71-year-old, defied expectations and shattered age barriers this weekend by competing for the coveted title of Miss Texas USA. Her participation breathes new life into the saying “age is just a number,” proving that dreams can … Continue reading →

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“Print it the way I draw it, or I quit.”

“Print it the way I draw it, or I quit.” Charles Schulz issued this ultimatum to his syndicate and newspaper editors after they hesitated to publish a comic strip featuring an integrated classroom. Seeing Franklin sit in front of Peppermint … Continue reading →

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Meet the aerospace engineer who didn’t listen to her guidance counselor

A guidance counselor once told Judith Love Cohen to go to finishing school and become a “lady.” Instead, she earned degrees from USC, became an aerospace engineer, worked with NASA, and designed a computer that helped save the Apollo 13 … Continue reading →

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There’s no charge for love.

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups, and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the … Continue reading →

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Star Trek’s Helmsman Charts a Course for Equality: George Takei Named LA Pride Grand Marshal and Reflects on Lost Freedom

Actor and activist George Takei, known for his iconic role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, is beaming with pride in more ways than one. Recently named the Icon Grand Marshal for the 2024 LA Pride Parade, the 87-year-old continues … Continue reading →

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Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female and Jewish President

In a historic election, Mexico has chosen Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president, and the first president of Jewish heritage, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 200-year history. A physicist and engineer, Sheinbaum’s victory was confirmed early Monday, … Continue reading →

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Anja Rozen, winner of art showing what peace looks like: “We are all connected to our planet and to each other”

This drawing is by Anja Rozen, a 13 year old primary school student in Slovenia. She was chosen from 600,000 children around the world to create a piece of art to show what peace looks like. She is the winner … Continue reading →

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