Award-winning children’s book author Beverly Cleary was born Beverly Atlee Bunn on a farm in Yamhill, Oregon. She would become one of the most beloved authors of all time, writing 42 books that, like few others, encouraged young people to read. Worldwide, families purchased over 85 million copies. In Cleary’s books, kids felt seen and […]
Quotes from Three Remarkable Oprah Winfrey Interviews
It was the “what?” heard around the world when Oprah Winfrey sat down recently with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for a tell-all interview. In an age where fewer people are watching live TV, over 17 million people tuned in for the explosive two-hour CBS special. Oprah’s interview was the most-watched show in the UK this year. More eyeballs watched […]
Quotes from Three Favorite 2021 Golden Globe Winners
This year, the Golden Globe awards saw the Hollywood Foreign Press Association award the late Chadwick Boseman, the critically acclaimed Pixar movie “Soul,” and the first Asian woman to win for best director, Chloé Zhao. She directed the drama “Nomadland,” about a woman living as a modern nomad in the American West during the Great Recession. However, split-screen hosts Tina […]
Remembering Life Before Covid at the One Year Anniversary
Remembering life before Covid: We’ve passed the one-year anniversary since the pandemic came and changed our lives forever. It’s a milestone few people could have guessed we’d be marking already. As we reached this moment, we’ve also reached the milestone of half a million Americans lost. The total is more than those lost in the Civil War, both […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Her Rise to Lead the World Trade Organization
On February 15, 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was confirmed as the World Trade Organization Director-General. Thus, she became the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, taking effect on March 1. Now, she will remain in the position for a term until August 2025, overseeing the Geneva-based body with 164 member countries. “I feel I […]
Quotes Remembering Lives Lost to the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has taken the lives of nearly half a million Americans and over 2.3M people worldwide. It’s impossible to process what that means fully: each number represents the end to a unique journey. Contained in the anonymous numbers are the untold stories and memories of people who often passed away, often alone. In some cases, they could […]
Laverne Cox Quotes on Overcoming Trans Stereotypes in the Media
The world is in quarantine for coronavirus, but Laverne Cox, 48, is making the best of it. The four-time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and prominent equal rights advocate is launching a new podcast, the Laverne Cox Show, on February 4. Plus, she’s announced there is a new love in her life. Appearing on Ellen, Cox said: “[Found […]
Amanda Gorman: The Youngest Inaugural Poet’s Words of Social Change
In 2017, Amanda Gorman became the first African-American National Youth Poet Laureate. Recently, she captured the nation’s attention, reading her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. That day, she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history at 22 years old. First Lady Jill Biden asked her to speak, and she delivered a powerful […]
Inspirational Quotes People Shared During the Pandemic
When you think of the past year, many images from the pandemic come to mind. For example, people wearing masks, deserted city streets, and violent political clashes come to mind. However, there were also much-needed moments of inspiration throughout these difficult times. As most of us isolated more at home, front-line workers, postal carriers, and health care […]
Who Will Always Be a Champion of Facts, Wisdom, and Humor? Alex Trebek
From 1984 right up to the month before his death on November 8, 2020, Alex Trebek, full name George Alexander Trebek, hosted Jeopardy! The award-winning host appeared in over 8,000 episodes, taping five per day, including some appearing posthumously. Since 2014, Alex Trebek held the Guinness World Record for most game shows hosted by the same presenter. […]
Memorable Quotes at the Transition From 2020 to 2021
We’re well into a new year after enduring 2020, a year almost nobody will miss in hindsight. However, this moment in history is one nobody will ever forget. To mark the occasion, we share some memorable quotes of the moment. May the year ahead vastly improve as we reunite and recover from a pandemic and […]
Quotes from 3 of the Best Films that Helped Us Get Through the Year
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, watching the year’s best films in theaters became dangerous. So, we watched from home. Our smaller digital screens became a connection to the outside world and a necessary escape. Entertainment, art, and music take us to the world we’re all missing right now, which is invaluable. Despite the rapid changes […]