“Try to understand men. If you understand each other you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and almost always leads to love.” ― John Steinbeck

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Who are you cheering for to win the World Cup? 🤔🤔

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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ― Maya Angelou

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Everyone who was around the 1990's remembers where they were when the death of Princess Diana was announced, as people also remember their locations when they first heard about 9/11.

But were you even around when the death of JFK was announced? Streaming now on National Geographic is the powerful documentary 'JFK: One Day In America'.

https://youtu.be/0QB9fmz8loc?si=a77JTf7I8wD8Qijl

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A stunning reflection from the book 'Malcolm in the Desert' by Ilyasah Shabazz. Her father, Malcolm X, also said; “only those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.”

Reader's might be interested to know that Malcolm X had six daughters, was around 6 foot 4 in height and wore size 14 shoes. His daughter was named from the Aramaic word 'Ilyasah', which means 'God is present'.

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Did you know that Loving Day on the 12th June falls within Pride Month? Discover how the 1967 'Loving vs. Virginia' landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court also paved the way for others.

As Mildred Loving stated in 2007; "I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry."

https://youtu.be/q-qlS_J4Mho?si=LqbFpsahQ5-Bn30e

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Back in 2016, 'Loving' told the real-life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a Virginia couple who in 1958, were arrested because interracial marriage was illegal in their home state.

They appealed their case and on the 12th June, 1967, won a landmark civil rights ruling at the US Supreme Court. It's for this reason, why Loving Day is marked on June 12th ❤️

https://youtu.be/p5I_OUxnzR8?si=MENUXrLL9YTzap9l

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Have you seen the 2016 film 'Loving' or heard about https://lovingday.org on June 12th? Loving is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving.

The Loving's story began when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia, the USA.

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This Autumn, 'The Cloak From Baghdad' by Carol Isaacs will transport reader's from London in the 1970's to Baghdad in the 1930's. This graphic novel about Iraq's Jewish community, will resonate with people from the Mandaean, Yazidi, Christian, Kurdish and Shia communities. Pre-orders now available.

https://youtu.be/HVm8JXaIlHs?si=z0EUylpx7p1b8LK1

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First published in 1947 and translated into more than 70 languages, Anne Franks Diary has crossed geographical borders and influenced generations of people. Last year, the Anne Frank Trust also supported over 132,000 young people across England and Scotland.

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