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The longtime Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation passed away at his home in Prescott, Arizona. The cause was esophageal cancer. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, helps fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Started in 1980, the organization can trace its roots back to a 7-year-old…

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If the women’s rights movement had a theme song, surely it would be the vocals of Helen Reddy. Helen Reddy was an Australian-American singer, actress, and activist who will always be remembered for being a champion for women’s rights. Her hit song “I am Woman” over time would become the anthem for women’s rights globally,…

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Times Magazine just released its list of the 100 most influential people of 2020, highlighting individuals considered to be powerful, innovative, and inspirational within their craft. The list included world leaders, actors, artists, athletes, and icons who have managed to shine despite the unruliness this year has brought. Let’s highlight a few of the individuals…

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Today marks an iconic day in the history of the United States. On April 15th , 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, met with the Dodgers to break the league’s color barrier. The color barrier excluded African American players from playing in the Major and Minor leagues…

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