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Yes, there is a difference between the terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latino'.

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VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’

While many use the two terms interchangeably, Hispanic and Latino/a/x are terms that refer to different groups with heavy overlap.
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VERIFYING why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of the month

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as National Hispanic Heritage Week. Its date was picked because of its historical significance in Central America and Mexico.
Social Justice

Yes, Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the signing of ADA in 1990

In the U.S., July is Disability Pride Month, recognizing the signing of ADA, & the history, achievements, experiences and struggles within the disability community.
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Disability Pride Month commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July is Disability Pride Month. It celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
Summer Guide

No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age

Experts say fireworks can last up to 20 years but could be dangerous if not stored properly.
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No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age

July 4 is approaching and we were asked, do fireworks expire? No. But, you should use them before they get too old so your fireworks show will be brighter
Summer Guide

Summer cookout food safety tips

Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We VERIFY five ways to keep you and your guests safe at your next cookout.
Summer Guide

Yes, you can wash an American flag

If you want a clean flag for 4th of July or Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
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The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use

People on social media claimed the flag is copyrighted, but its Creative Commons license only restricts commercial use, which requires the designer’s permission.
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Yes, Father’s Day started in Spokane, Washington

Spokane resident Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth, started Father’s Day in 1910.
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Yes, Sally Ride was the first known LGBTQ+ NASA astronaut

Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983. Her romantic relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy became public after Ride’s death in 2012.