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5 datos interesantes de Fernando Llort

November 15, 2023

Fernando Llort es uno de los pintores más reconocidos de El Salvador. Sus obras de arte se han exhibido por muchas partes del mundo incluyendo Alemania, Estados Unidos, Ecuador, y México. Aquí te brindamos unos datos interesantes de su vida:

En español, Libros
Illustration of person contemplating on love, health and money

Salud, dinero y amor

January 27, 2023

Es el comienzo de un nuevo año, y con él, la oportunidad de empezar nuevas metas. Te recomendamos que el enfoque de esas metas sean la salud, dinero y amor para asegurar una vida más placentera.

En español
Band performing in Texas for Emancipation Day, 1900

5 datos interesantes de Juneteenth (Día de la Liberación)

June 18, 2022

Los Estados Unidos tiene una historia obscura sobre la esclavitud de los afroamericanos. Entre esta historia se encuentra Juneteenth, el cual se celebrará el 19 de junio para conmemorar el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos.

Juneteenth, En español
Band performing in Texas for Emancipation Day, 1900

5 Interesting Facts about Juneteenth

June 18, 2022

The United States has a dark history of slavery. Unfortunately, this is something that is not talked about much. This includes the history of Juneteenth which is celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth
Argelia Atilano and Anna Alvarado

Interview With Author and Radio Personality Argelia Atilano and Illustrator Anna Alvarado

September 16, 2021

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En español, Latinx Heritage Month, Entrevista, Interview
Linsey Davis is an Emmy Award winning ABC News Correspondent and bestseller author of the children’s books

Interview With Emmy Award Winning ABC News Correspondent and Children’s Author Linsey Davis

February 18, 2021

Linsey Davis is an Emmy Award winning ABC News Correspondent, filing reports for World News, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline and she is also a bestselling author of the children’s books

Safer at Home, Author Interview
author Adrienne Bankert

Interview With Award Winning Journalist and Author Adrienne Bankert

February 02, 2021

Award winning journalist and author Adrienne Bankert has released her first book. You might recognize her from her reports on ABC News’ platforms, such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline and ABC News Live. Ms.

Safer at Home, Author Interview
cheerful young woman with hands raised

New Year, New Resolution: Find Joy in the Ordinary

January 08, 2021

Traditionally the top resolutions at the beginning of a new year for people in the US are about losing weight, improving their finances, and eating healthier.

Safer at Home, New Year, Resolutions
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King

5 Interesting Facts About the Legendary Civil Activist Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 2021

The birthday of civil activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday of January in the United States. Dr. King fought for the civil rights of African-Americans with peaceful demonstrations. It was after his death that there was a movement to make his birthday a holiday.

Martin Luther King, Safer at Home, 5 Facts
Family discussion

How to Talk to Friends & Family Who Share Misinformation

November 25, 2020

We all have been given misinformation from family and friends at one time or another, but sometimes it is hard to tell if something is false or true. And when we know that the information is false, how do we talk to our family and friends about it? Or how can we verify the information is true?

Safer at Home

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