November is Native American Heritage Month! This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first.
Read MoreThe idea of haunted houses can be traced back many years. We, as people, have always had a fascination with the unknown such as spirits, the paranormal, and ghosts. Homes that gave off an eerie feeling were associated with these unknowns. Creepy architecture and abandoned homes alluded to the idea that there was something scary behind their doors, giving the idea of haunted houses. The enticing mystery behind closed doors made people want to go in and seek those hidden.
Read MoreTrick or treating and wearing costumes are key parts of Halloween. Originating from Ireland and Scotland, young people would participate in an activity called “guising”. The word “guising” comes from the word “disguising”. This is when they would dress up in costumes and go around asking neighbors for fruit, coins, and nuts as “treats” in exchange for their “tricks” which consisted of singing, comedy, etc. This has led to the huge cultural phenomenon we know today, commonly called “Trick or Treating”.
Read MoreThe Black Panther Party (BPP) in the 1960’s is known by many, but not always in a positive way. They are / were seen as a violent terrorist group that was feared by many people in the white community. However, their intentions and actions are rarely spoken about truthfully.
Read MoreGrowing up in North Denver, I have watched gentrification blossom over the past years. Gentrification is when the character of a poor urban area is altered by more affluent people moving in. This changes all aspects of this neighborhood and makes it new. An example of this is changing the Northside to the “Highlands.” The problem with gentrification is that it usually results in the absolute uprooting of a community and a people.
Read MoreWarning: This article contains mentions of torture, death, sexual misconduct, and abuse. Please read at your own discretion.
Hocus Pocus. Double, double toil and trouble. Abracadabra. Expeliarmus. Bippity Boppity Boo. I’m sure you’ve all heard one or more of these phrases before. The above phrases are in connection to witchcraft and sorcery seen in different forms of media including books, movies, television, and entertainment industries. What are now known as common, everyday phrases that are populated throughout the year, primarily in the time of Halloween, the origins of these phrases all lead to the Holy Bible.
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