Timeline of Black History Month 2022

Black History Month timeline

February 10, 1976

BHM Gets Presidential Endorsement

Gerald Ford urges Americans to honor the U.S. Bicentennial by also celebrating Black History Month.

February 1970

The Month First Observed

Proposed by black educators and students at Kent State University in 1969, the first Black History Month observance takes place one year later.

1926

"Negro History Week" Established

The precursor to Black History Month is started by historian Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History."

February 12, 1909

NAACP Founded

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is founded.

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Black History Month, which is celebrated each year during February, is a chance for Americans to learn details of our nation’s history that, unfortunately, are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside. As the saying goes, black history is American history — and it’s a varied and rich history.

A wise nation honors and learns from its past. It refuses to let the most important facts about our shared and collective memory disappear into the depths of forgotten history. What happened in the past shapes and informs where we are heading in the future, and it’s of paramount importance to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about black history.

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Margarita Day 2022

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There is a drink that is the very essence of joviality, the patron saint of fun, the joyous expression of life at its absolute best. That drink would the Margarita, and when it’s a hot day and you’re gathering with friends, there’s nothing better to bring everyone together.

Margarita Day celebrates this amazing drink, and the rainbow of colors and flavors it comes in. It just goes to show what a little salt, some ice cold tequila, and a wedge of lime can do!

History of Margarita Day

Margarita Day was established by Nationalmargaritaday.com to help celebrate this amazing drink. One of the best things about the Margarita is how many flavors it comes in, from Roasted Blueberry Basil Margaritas to the far more punchy Strawberry Sriracha Margarita.

There’s a Margarita for every occasion, and Margarita Day is your excuse to try them all. But do be careful, Tequila has been known to T’kill’ya if you drink too much, or at least it may make you wish you were dead.

The history of the Margarita is a bit mysterious and varied, and there are several stories describing its origin. One of them says it was invented at Rancho La Gloria, down by Tijuana, Carlos “Danny” Herrera created the recipe for Marjorie King, a Ziegfield dancer who had a distinct allergy to many spirits.

Another claim says it was invented in Galveston, Texas by Santos Cruz for a favorite patron of his, singer Patty Lee. Needless to say, these are just a couple of the stories of its invention, and no one really knows which one is true, it’s entirely possible that they all are!

How to celebrate Margarita Day

Oh Margarita Day, how to celebrate you? With a big ol’ Margarita to start the trip to Margaritaville. (You knew that was coming, we couldn’t possibly go through an article about Margarita’s without referencing that song). When we were researching this article for you, we came across a recipe we mentioned previously that’s just too good to pass up. We mixed one up, and it was pure heaven in a glass.

Roasted Blueberry Basil Margarita

2 Oz Grand Marnier

1 1/2 oz Tequila

2 oz Lime Juice

2 1/2 oz Blueberry Basil Simple Syrup (Wait for it!)

Slice Lime, Fresh Blueberries, Basil Leaves, with Salt and Sugar on the Rim

Alright, those are the ingredients, now here’s how to make the Syrup! Place a cup of blueberries in your oven on a baking sheet at 400F sprinkled with a bit of salt. Keep an eye on them until 15-20 minutes have passed, or the berries have started to split open in the oven, then pull them out. Mix together 1/2c sugar, and 1/2c water in a small pan, along with 6-8 basil leaves and boil it until the sugar dissolves, and then mix it with the roasted blueberries until it’s thoroughly combined. You can leave the blueberry chunks in or run it through a strainer, your call. Then just mix as above! Margaritas are amazing!

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Why Do We Celebrate National Cherry Month?

National Cherry Month Activities

1. Serve yourself a glass of cold cherry juice.

   Cherries, according to a study by the University of Vermont, contain anti-inflammatory properties and can be a tremendous aid in reducing soreness. It’s the perfect drink to hydrate after working out.

2. Snack on cherries

   Cherries pack a sweet punch with none of the guilt. A cup has only 87 calories and a healthy quota of sugar. Tart cherries are packed with antioxidants and are perfect for those watching their health and sugar intake, so snack up!

3. Bake a pie!

   Cherries are an awesome fruit to use in bakery, but none is as known or loved as a good old cherry pie. An indulgent, sweet, sticky dessert that makes the humble cherry the star.

Why We Love National Cherry Month

1. It’s human nature to love cherries

   Originating in Europe and Northern Africa, cherries have been consumed for thousands of years. King Henry VIII, famous primarily for his multiple wives and their varied untimely demises, is responsible for first introducing the fruit to England, from where it came to America

2. They’re delicious and good for us

   Food that’s good for you never tastes good, right? Wrong. Cherries are filled with vitamins A, B, C, and E. Together, these vitamins help blood circulation, hair growth, stress management, and reduce cancer risk just to start. Take that, multivitamins.

3. Cherries go with everything

   Strawberries had better start sweating because cherries can be baked, juiced, jammed, grilled, dried, and even put in cocktails. Cherry ice cream, cherry jelly, cherry Coca-Cola, cherry cobbler, cherry barbecue sauce, and so on. Hungry yet?

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National Cherry Month in February celebrates one of the most prominent fruits, cherries. These little red gems are packed full of flavor, history, and a plethora of varieties: Ranging from sweet to tart, bright red to vibrant yellow, there is a world beyond that jar of maraschino. Venture forward into National Cherry Month and whatever you do, make sure some cherries are on the menu.

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