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Becoming a United States citizen is a great honor and privilege. The Literacy Department is proud to have helped over 125 community members achieve their goal of citizenship over the past 10 years. Did you know? The federal agency that oversees immigration is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Federal oversight of immigration […]
Cultures and people around the world often find clever and creative ways to adapt to their environment, which can provide inspiration for others. Let’s take a lesson from Denmark- despite it’s long, cold, and dark winters, it ranks towards the top of the world’s happiest countries. According to the Danes, happiness may be as simple […]
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. […]