On the morning of December 14, 2012, the town of Newtown, Connecticut, awoke like countless other American communities in mid-December, wrapped in the quiet anticipation of the holiday season. Frost clung to lawns, Christmas decorations lined neighborhood streets, and parents dropped off their children at Sandy Hook Elementary School believing it would be an ordinary …
History is full of dates that feel like crossroads, moments where the themes of life, death, and the shifting of generations meet in unexpected ways. August 12 is one such day—a day where the United Nations celebrates International Youth Day, honoring the promise, potential, and resilience of young people around the world. Yet, in a …
On April 20, 1999, the United States was shaken to its core by a brutal act of violence at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Two heavily armed students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, carried out a meticulously planned massacre, killing 12 classmates and a teacher before taking their own lives. The attack, which lasted …
Raising awareness about mental health is essential in breaking down the pervasive stigma that surrounds it. This stigma often prevents people from seeking the help and support they need. Societal misconceptions about mental health can result in discrimination and exclusion, creating a harmful environment where mental illness is misunderstood and marginalized. Many individuals are hesitant …
