Spring holidays for people throughout the world
When you think of Spring holidays, look beyond the big two, Easter and Passover. Christian holidays dominate the American cultural landscape. For …
Who is essential?
Passing the Baptist church on College Avenue in Somerville, I saw that their events board was dedicated to thanking essential workers …
Invisibility and the Jewish holidays
While you are reading this blog entry, I am in the midst of celebrating the New Year. Friends, store clerks, and strangers …
Being Inclusive in a Multi-Religious Country
Jews around America are celebrating the holiest time of the year. We do it, every year, based on an ancient lunar calendar. …
A Year’s Worth of Culturally Significant Dates
A guest post by Dennis Fischman Erin Okuno is the Chief Writer at the Fakequity blog. “Fakequity” because you can’t just give …