🏳️🌈 Pride Month History: The Fight for Marriage Equality Before marriage equality became the law of the land, same-sex couples often faced challenges involving healthcare decisions, inheritance rights, adoption, survivor benefits, and legal recognition of their families. This ASL video explores the court cases that led to the historic 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which established marriage...
LGBTQ Youth, Bullying & Why Support Matters
Mary examines how bullying has evolved in the digital age. Through texting, social media, websites, and other technology, harassment can now follow young people everywhere, intensifying feelings of shame and loneliness. She references tragic real-life cases, including Tyler Clementi, to show how devastating the consequences of cyberbullying can be when cruelty goes unchecked. Mary also focuses on hope and prevention,...
Origin of Memorial Day
Discover the fascinating history behind Memorial Day — from its origins as Decoration Day in 1865 to its official recognition as a national holiday. Learn about the role of freed slaves in Charleston, South Carolina, the traditions that began in Waterloo, New York, and how the date evolved into the last Monday in May. We’ll explore its connection to Canada’s...
