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Sunglasses spark our lives and save our eyesight from ultra violet rays in so many ways. In honor of National Sunglasses Day, here are the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For Mother’s Day we re-visit our Spotlight series of yore, where musician mamas and sons share how their moms Socially Sparked their lives. Click on the images below for these …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The renowned NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival returns in spectacular fashion. Here is the scoop on the best bonnets and festivities.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5727″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] WHAT A DIFFERENCE A …
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Here’s how to celebrate Grilled Cheese Day on April 12th during National Grilled Cheese Month. More people around the world turn to comfort food daily due to this decade …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pizza Slices of Diversity Socially Sparked® our lives in countless ways. Today, pizza comes in all shapes, sizes, styles and flavors, making it one of the most versatile food favorites …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Popcorn trivia in honor of National Popcorn Day! Popcorn has Socially Sparked® our lives for centuries. Over the years, it has become a favorite snack for people of all ages …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ella Jenkins was the ultimate pioneer. Dubbed the first lady of children’s music, her  contributions to the genre and the world will stand the test of time. This week, Ella …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Slice through the cheese and pie up with your favorite style of pizza in honor of National Cheese Pizza Day. Each year on September 5th we celebrate the original Pizza …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pucker up those lips today to show off your favorite shade of lipstick in honor of National Lipstick Day!  This holiday was first created in the 1940s to celebrate the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]’Tis the season to get shopping. Thanksgiving marks the start of the shopping and giving season with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. It’s the ideal …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7807″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today is National Radio Day — a time to recognize American Radio and all the people involved in the industry. We salute the inventors, all stations, broadcasters, …
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The 2023 Nominees for the 76th Annual Tony Awards take center stage as they were announced live earlier this morning from New York City on CBS This Morning followed by …
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If ever there is a Must See Movie to go to, it is “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.” It may have taken over 50 years to adapt renowned …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If there was ever a cultural moment that forever Socially Sparked® our lives it was when the infamous NYC nightclub Studio 54 opened its doors. To commemorate the iconic club’s anniversary …
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16th Annual Record Store Day offers an exclusive 50th Anniversary release of Todd Rundgren’s A Wizard / A True Star album in support of his music education charity, Spirit …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The renowned NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival returns in spectacular fashion. Here is the 2023 scoop on where to see the Parade, best bonnets and festivities.

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Cheese Doodles socially spark our lives in so many ways. On behalf of National Cheese Doodle Day, here’s a little background on the history of the cheesy snack.

Invented …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March sparks ignite for Women’s History, Music Education, Brain Injury, Nutrition and a host of other important health, education and social causes this month.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8570″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women’s History Month celebrates women and their accomplishments. Their tagline is “our history is our strength.” This year’s theme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

Throughout 2023, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) will encourage recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more. The timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7332″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While the concept began in the 1970s, it wasn’t until 1980 when President Jimmy Carter declared a proclamation. By 1987, the advocacy efforts came to fruition when Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: March 8th is the annual INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY — A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Socially Sparked News will have more details on the upcoming March 8th events leading up to the Day, so stay tuned.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8571″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM®) is the annual celebration during March which engages music educators, students and communities from around the country in promoting the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools. This year’s theme is “Music is All of Us.”

This Socially Sparked® theme seems very appropriate as music is what has helped many of us through the pandemic. More importantly, music has helped students, school, and community. And, music will continue to be the thing that gets us all through the days ahead.  MIOSM is organized by National Association for Music Education (NAFME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations and the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY – JULY 18 each year celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day to spotlight the legacy of a great statesman, a fierce advocate for equality and the founding …
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The Sparks will fly high once again with the return of LIVE July 4th celebrations across the nation. Two of the country’s largest fireworks displays are back in full force …
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