February is a month full of love and hope. Of course we have Valentine’s Day which is a day which encompasses love. We have Groundhog day, where groundhogs provide hope for a short winter. The Superbowl in February brings an excuse for friends to come together and enjoy a night of sports.
However, if you look closer you will see that Lunar New Year, National Random Acts of Kindness day, and Black History Month, are held in February. Lunar New Year brings hope for a prosperous year and brings family together with its rich traditions and delicious food. Random Acts of Kindness day is a day mostly celebrated in elementary school, leading children to become compassionate adults. Black History Month, a month which should be remembered every month, provides resources to learn, to help others grow, to celebrate the beauty of culture.
We hope that this edition of the Bridge feels like February - hopeful, educational, and happy.