history
Juan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
June 10, 2015"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
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Today in history: La Peña Cultural Center founded 40 years ago
June 9, 2015La Peña was founded on this date in 1975. It promotes peace, social justice, and cultural understanding through the arts, education, and social action.
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Today in history: World Oceans Day!
June 8, 2015It is recognized by an increasing number of countries as an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.
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After two years of work, Mother Jones monument to be rededicated
June 5, 2015Mary Harris "Mother" Jones has been a symbol of the struggles and victories of the labor movement for over a century.
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Today in history: first AIDS cases reported in 1981
June 5, 2015In its earliest phase, very little was known about transmission, and public anxiety grew, sometimes reaching hysterical proportions.
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