By LMReviews on Feb 4, 2009 in contests, Multicultural History, Multicultural Writing | 68 Comments
It’s February and it’s time for the Black History and Valentine’s Book Giveaway at Sable Lit Reviews! Sable Lit Reviews in collaboration with Hachette Book Group USA is hosting a book giveaway contest to honor the month of love and black history. The Chocolate & Hearts contests will focus on the spirit of love and black [...]
By LMReviews on Jan 19, 2009 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | Comments Off
This will be a short post because I want it to just focus on the lasting words of MLK and honor his legacy. Living in a state where law makers were not progressive enough or tolerant enough or open enough to grant this leader the honor of a state holiday without years of struggle and battles [...]
By LMReviews on Dec 31, 2008 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | 1 Comment
I loved this pic Matti Á. took and posted on Flickr. There lots of other pics to choose from but this one made me think of New Years Eve in Anytown, Anywhere–Especially in Mytown, USA. As we line up at the golden gate of a new year, it reminds me of why New Years is [...]
By LMReviews on Dec 28, 2008 in Multicultural Contributors, Multicultural History | 2 Comments
When I came out from under the holiday blanket I was under over the last few days, I realized that the loss of another big star has taken place. For me anyway, the year always seems to end with the passing of another huge cultural contributor. The year usually ends with a great sense of [...]
By LMReviews on Dec 13, 2008 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | Comments Off
It seems like the celebration of Kwanzaa has become more prevalent over the last twenty years, it actually originated over 40 years ago and is observed by some 18 million African and African Americans. While I don’t specifically celebrate the holiday, this blog and this month’s holiday contest gives me an excellent opportunity to learn [...]
By LMReviews on Dec 10, 2008 in Multicultural Events, Multicultural History | 1 Comment
It is the natural order of things where the dominating culture’s rituals and beliefs are the norm. In a multicultural society, the exploration of minority rituals and beliefs allow for an opportunity for growth and further life enrichment. I spent my first nine years of life living in New Jersey where a Jewish population was [...]
By LMReviews on Nov 29, 2008 in Multicultural History | 2 Comments
In keeping with the theme of this blog, I am beginning to realize that most things have a multicultural connection. With the month of November being about food, family and gratefulness plus the great family tradition, recipe or memories that many visitors have shared it got me to thinking about other foods associated with the [...]
By LMReviews on Nov 10, 2008 in contests, Multicultural History | 144 Comments
Today, November 10th, kicks off Sable Lit Review’s tribute to the spirit of Thanksgiving! Sable Lit Reviews in collaboration with Hachette Book Group USA is hosting a book giveaway contest to honor the holiday that focuses on family and tradition. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Sable Lit Reviews wants to share in your Thanksgiving traditions. How [...]