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🎉 Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! This important heritage month kicks off amidst a background of immigration officers in the U.S. being cleared to target individuals based on factors like ethnicity or speaking Spanish. It’s arguably more vital than ever that we celebrate intentionally and thoughtfully this year — keep reading for some ways to do that.
🏆 At the Emmys last night, Tramell Tillman broke a 77-year barrier and became the first Black man to win the Emmy for supporting drama actor for his role in the series “Severance.” “The Studio” also broke the record for most awards in a single Emmys cycle for a comedy series.
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Photo: Terry Seidel/The Nature Conservancy
A new nature preserve in Ohio will protect 3,000 acres of Appalachian foothills
In one of the largest private land protection initiatives in state history, nearly 3,000 acres of forest in the foothills of Appalachian Ohio, and the wildlife that call it home, will be protected and open to the public.
The family that has owned the land for the last century donated it to a local landbank, which will manage it as a nature preserve, protecting wildlife and adding trail markings and parking to make it more accessible and safe for the public.
And with a conservation easement on the land, The Nature Conservancy will ensure the property is protected long-term.
Why is this good news?In Ohio specifically, public lands are limited compared to the rest of the country, with “only about 4.2% public land.” Nature preserves, especially large ones like this, not only protect critical species and ecosystems, but they keep public lands and nature available and accessible to the public — bringing its own wide range of benefits.
Thoughtfully join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today! This annual celebration in the United States honors the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to 20 countries and one territory.
And while we should never wait for an annual event or holiday to take pride in or celebrate someone’s ethnic background, this month is the perfect opportunity to get started:
Watch this TED Talk to learn why this heritage month is celebrated (YouTube)
A retired teacher sheltered 18 students fleeing the Colorado school shooting in his home
Last week, a 16-year-old male student opened fire at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, a mountain town near Denver, shooting and injuring two students and himself.
Don Cygan lives about 300 yards from the school and was finishing up lunch when he heard pounding at his door. About seven young men told him what was happening and asked if he’d let them in.
As a retired teacher who taught public school for 25 years, Cygan quickly welcomed them in — along with a second group that followed. His wife, a retired nurse, was also able to help calm the students down, treat them for shock, and comfort them.
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