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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY   Refresh your and your family's memory about this American holiday.                         ______________________________  What actually happened on July 4th. ______________________________ How did the founders envision our Independence Day celebration?             ______________________________ What is the best way to celebrate this Fourth of July long weekend? On the  4th of July , the United States observes an all-important federal holiday in honor of the Declaration of Independence.  We think of July 4th as a day representing the Declaration of Independence, America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom, and the document upon which the nation’s founding principles were established.  Did you know that July 4th wasn’t the day that independence was declared. Nor the day that the Declaration was officially signed. So   July 4, 1776   commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by delegates from the 13 colonies. On

  Pride Day is celebrated on June 28. The day marks the date in history when the first pride march was held in New York City in 1970.  Pride Month is largely credited as being started by bisexual activist Brenda Howard. Known as ‘The Mother of Pride,’ Brenda organized Gay Pride Week and the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade a year after the Stonewall Riots. This eventually morphed into what we now know as the New York City Pride March and was the catalyst for the formation of similar parades and marches across the world. Bill Clinton was the first U.S. President to officially recognize Pride Month in 1999 and 2000. Then, from 2009 to 2016, Barack Obama declared June LGBT Pride Month. In May 2019, Donald Trump recognized Pride Month with a tweet announcing that his administration had launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality, although critics have noted that actions speak louder than words.  The New York Pride Parade is one of the largest and most well-known parad

  The celebrations that followed the reading of the proclamation by General Gordon Granger began a tradition that has lasted for over one hundred and fifty five years.  General Granger read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began most significantly with:  "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer." From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation and Freedom Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all nationalities, races and religions are joining hands to truthfully ac

Happy Father's Day to all the Amazing Dads, Stepdads, Granddads, Uncles, and all the others who have stepped in and filled those notoriously big shoes.  Whether it's lending timely life advice, rattling off a corny joke right when and where it's needed, or just being there and being supportive, dads hold a special place in the lives of so many.  May the celebrations be every bit as special as you all are! Father's Day  is a  holiday  honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of  fathers  in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as  Saint Joseph's Day  since the  Middle Ages . In the United States, Father's Day was founded by  Sonora Smart Dodd  and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. The day is held on various dates across the world, and different regions maintain their own traditions of honoring fatherhood. Father's Day is a recognized   public holiday   in   Lith

  MAY IS NAMED FOR THE GREEK GODDESS MAIA MAY IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE MONTH OF TRANSITION MAY IS KNOWN FOR LOVE AND SUCCESS MAY 1: MAY DAY During the 19th century, May Day took on a new meaning. Born out of the movement for better working conditions, May Day is also called International Workers' Day, which was created to raise awareness of poor labor conditions.  May Day celebrations are thrown to honor the spring season in the Northern hemisphere. Some traditions  include dancing around the maypole, indulging in treats, and showering loved ones with gifts. MAY 2: NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY MAY 3: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY MAY 4: BIRD DAY MAY 5: CINCO DE MAYO Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Over time, it has evolved into a day of celebrating Mexican culture. If you want a more authentic way to celebrate, skip the margarita and sip on a Paloma       (a cocktail with tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda water). You can al

Inspired by several environmental disasters, the junior senator established the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, to bring light to the issue of environmental responsibility and to transform the public's attitude.  Let us celebrate Earth Day by participating in giving back to Mother Earth! We definitely take for granted the many treasures our planet provides us while we live our lives, go about our day, tap into the resources, connect with people, and grow our businesses. We must do our part to take care of our home so we can continue to enjoy what it provides us. Here at One Trillion Group, it’s no surprise that we value giving back. So for this month, we wanted to give back to Mother Earth!!  If you’re already a client, it’s not too late to participate in this month's challenge to help the planet and have a chance to win a pack of seeds to start your own plantation (a bonus to help reduce your carbon footprint). Throughout this month of April 2022, the www.carbonfund.org fou