Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre

May 4th Walking Tour sign against the background of trees and grass at one of the waypoints.

Hard to believe it’s been 50 years.

On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on unarmed students at Kent State University.

In 13 seconds, four Kent State students were killed and nine students were injured during the campus protest against the Vietnam War. Continue reading Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre

Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day

Collection of rocks with bright yellow painted rock in center with the words Bee Kind and a drawing of a bee.

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day for you to lend a helping hand or show someone you care though a message or kind gesture.

We all know a small act of kindness can make all the difference to someone, especially when they’re struggling or feeling low.

Here’s your opportunity to pay it forward to your family member, friend, co-worker, or stranger you pass by in the street. Continue reading Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mathew Ahmann in a crowd.

In the United States today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and 1964 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

His words and actions inspire us to do more, to stand up for equality, and to not accept injustice.

A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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