TV Trailblazers

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If I asked you to tell me your race, what would you say? How about if I asked you for your ethnicity? What about your nationality?

How are these concepts different from each other? When you think about your answers, are the groups you fit into considered a 'majority' or a 'minority' in your country and culture? Throughout the history of humanity, people have put a value on these categories and made meaning out of them. Here are two female minority trailblazers who are not often recognized in the media.

Cuban Overture

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Born Jacob Gershvin on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York, he died on July 11, 1937, in Hollywood, California. He was one of the most significant and popular American composers of all time.

National Wine Day

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PLAN AHEAD - The 18th of February aka National Drink Wine Day. But be careful, because according to published reports.

Democrats vs Republicans

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Americans are divided by the sources for political news.

17 percent of Republicans, including 23 percent of conservative Republicans, said in a 2019 @pewjournalism  survey that they'd gotten political news from Rush Limbaugh in the prior week. 

No More Snow

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This New York City snowman in Madison Square Park in Manhattan seen amid the snowy February storm is an early warning.

Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday is an annual holy day celebrated by Christians with prayers. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and falls on the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter.

Ash Wednesday is traditionally observed by Western Christians as a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. 

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season. It is commonly observed with ashes and fasting.

RIP Johnny Pacheco

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Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping, known as Johnny Pacheco, was a Dominican musician, arranger, composer, bandleader, and record producer.

Pacheco became one of the leading exponents of a new dance fad at the time called the pachanga, a blend of Cuban rhythms and merengue, that propelled him to worldwide notoriety and founder of The Fania All-Stars.

Talk To Strangers

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Don't Talk to Strangers, could be the worst advice ever today. Assertiveness develops good social skills, and not having fear of strangers, promotes safety, not to mention meeting beautiful humans.

Don't get me wrong... Our mother's advice was good once.  As a father and grandpa, I want safety more than anything to protect them as best I can. However, avoiding strangers and social interaction ends up sending the wrong message in today's environment. 

Deep States Freeze

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Over 160 million Americans and millions all over the world are under a deep state freeze, with the worst to come with climate change.

In the USA a massive winter storm is spreading from the southern Plains to the Northeast through Tuesday with snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Expect significant travel disruptions and power outages. Severe weather is also expected with this storm in parts of Georgia and Florida. Meanwhile, arctic air with frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills will remain over the central third of the U.S. this entire week.

Simone Says Be Better

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Simone Biles is America's sweetheart. She has worked hard to earn this title. Really, and she alone has done it because she can.

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