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As John Lennon once said, "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end." This famous quote reminds me of John Lennon's belief in a brighter future - of peace, love and prosperity. Yet, his religious views were peculiar and often shrouded in controversy that his 1971 single, "Imagine" has been regarded as an "atheist anthem" by some in the music industry.  As one of the founding members of the British music band "the Beatles",  his strong beliefs in the future that lies ahead and the good things to come has been the driving force to the...

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the most powerful and popular leader of the African-American protest movement of the 1950s and 1960s. He spearheaded mass action through marches, sit-ins, boycotts, and nonviolent demonstrations that profoundly and positively affected America’s attitudes toward racial prejudice and discrimination. In 1963, he became the first African American honored as TIME magazine’s Man of the Year. In 1964, he was presented the Nobel Peace Prize "for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the Afro-American population."  On April 4, 1968 the day after he delivered his speech,  "I've Been to the Mountaintop", he was assassinated by James Earl...

As Paul Revere discreetly shouted, "The British are coming!" after learning the British were hiding in the Massachusetts countryside, the popular phrase has for centuries been an afterthought for many generations of Americans mindful of the British influence on American culture and way of life. And as much as Paul Revere has become known to be a legend, another known legend in the likes of the Rolling Stones, an English rock band from London is making waves among fans and stamp collectors alike.  On January 20, the Royal Mail will be issuing the Rolling Stones stamps to celebrate the 60th...

The American Topical Association (ATA) will have a free virtual program (via Zoom) today - January 11, 2022 - from 6:00pm to 7:00pm to talk about Dr. Seuss' early years as a cartoonist working for Life and Judge magazines. Register for this virtual event to learn some interesting facts about Dr. Seuss and his works.