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July ignites sparks for Independence Days in countries of Canada, United States of America and France; Reggae Day in Jamaica and Nelson Mandela Day worldwide. It’s a month of Fireworks, …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]America is coming together to let freedom ring for Juneteenth 2022. Now a federal holiday with an exclamation point, we take a look at the progress made two years after …
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Love is love is love and then some this year. LIVE everything is back and so are the sometimes outlandish, often flamboyant and always beloved parades and celebrations around Pride …
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The top 10 reasons to smile need repeating. Originally posted during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, we update and share with you here. May 31st is National …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fleet Week NYC returns LIVE this week after a two year pandemic hiatus. The 2022 Celebratory Event runs May 25th thru May 31st and returns to the big apple in …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finally, we see a level playing field for equal pay in U.S. Soccer. Today is a momentous day in the fight for equal pay and closing the gender pay gap! …
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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 45th …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The renowned NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival returns LIVE this year after an almost three year hiatus. Here is the 2022 scoop on where to see the Parade, best …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Say Cheese and celebrate Grilled Cheese Day. Most everybody loves cheese and the designated day comes at a perfect time. In this era of stay home, mask up, quarantine,  and …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hats off to Dr. Seuss in honor of his Birthday. This cat in the hat Socially Sparked® our lives in countless ways — as American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy Groundhog Day 2022. Traditions are a very important part of our culture and the Groundhog day celebration is no exception. We put our faith in and hope that Spring …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fitting tribute to trailblazing comedy queen and pioneer Lucille Ball premieres Saturday, September 12th at 8PM ET on the Reelz independent television  network. “Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy” shows …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We Will Never Forget September 11th! This is one terrorist tragedy Americans will never forget and one that reminds us that life is short.  Nineteen years later we must sadly …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro must go on pause for 2020, but celebrations will never be stopped. This September marks the 94th annual celebration of the Patron Saint …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Can a smile soothe the nation’s angst on social issues? Our Quote of the Week is from the late actress and comedienne Phyllis Diller ((July 17, 1917 – August 20, …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National CBD Day gains momentum as it celebrates its 3rd year anniversary on Saturday, August 8th. The annual Day was founded by cbdMD in 2018 to educate consumers on the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week calls for birthday shout outs to two music legends in their 90-something prime still singing and strumming for us. Legendary crooner Tony Bennett turns 94, and the first …
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The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards nominations announcement goes virtual, will the show? Highlights of nominees.
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In honor of National Hot Dog Day, here are the best five occasions to eat the summertime favorite food during a pandemic at a social distance, even in stay-at–home and quarantine mode.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July Sparks celebrations for Independence Days in countries of Canada, United States of America and France; Reggae Day in Jamaica and Nelson Mandela Day worldwide. It’s usually the month of …
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