Community Voices
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International Day of Friendship: Let’s Explore the Importance of Human Connection
On July 30th, 2024, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship across the globe. Though this holiday is not extremely well-known, it is a wonderful opportunity to emphasize how friendship can foster a sense of community between individuals from all cultures and backgrounds.
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Stigma Around Aging
In today’s society, there exists a pervasive stigma surrounding the natural process of aging.
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International Mother Language Day
If you were to take a stroll down Main Street, what languages would you hear? Certainly English & Spanish, as would be expected in countless towns across the nation. But Manchester specifically? You may hear Bengali and Cantonese, Polish and French, Mandarin and Haitian, Vietnamese and German.
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Black Business Month
Each August, communities across the nation join together in commemoration of National Black Business Month.
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The Importance of Representation
We often hear about the importance of representation in many facets in life, such as when it comes to government, technology, and other sectors.
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Outreach Workers On Site Supporting Campers This Summer
The summers I remember as a kid brought with them a sense of freedom, a feeling that there was a lower threshold for responsibility, and