08 Apr, 2024 Clarksdale, MS
speakers are Shawnte Spriggs, Dr. Joyce Keller Turner, and Dominique Grant. Topics of discussion include self-love, empowerment, mental health, substance use/abuse, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS/ STIs. The conference is free and open to girls ages 13-17 in the Yazoo City area. Register at https://form. jotform.com/233556346891163 Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. This event is hosted by Southern Health Alliance and is a collaborative effort between The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health; First Choice Home Care, LLC; S.H.E. Project; Dream Innovations; Cry Out Teen, Org.; and Mississippi In Action. For more information, contact Tiffany Givens at tgivens@ advancingminorityhealth.org or 769-572-5263. Media Contacts: Dr. Sandra Melvin iamh@advancingminorityhealth. org (769) 572-5263 ____________________________
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health was established in 2019 to reduce health disparities among disadvantaged and underserved minority populations in Mississippi through the development of collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and the implementation of evidence-based public health interventions with a particular focus on health equity. April Fools’ Day: The Day of Pranks and Laughter By CA Staff Writer
fun. But how did this tradition begin, and why do we continue to celebrate it today? The origins of April Fools’ Day are somewhat mysterious, with several theories attempting to explain its inception. One popular belief traces its roots back to the 16th century when France transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar under King Charles IX. The change moved the start of the new year from April 1st to January 1st. However, not everyone received the news promptly, and those who continued to celebrate the new year in April became the subject of ridicule and pranks, earning them the title of “April Fools.” Another theory suggests that April Fools’ Day is linked to ancient Roman festivals, such as Hilaria, which were celebrated with disguises and masquerades. These festivities often involved playful deception and satire, similar to the pranks commonly associated with April 1st. Regardless of its origins, April Fools’ Day has evolved into a global phenomenon, with people of all ages eagerly anticipating the opportunity to pull off clever tricks and hoaxes. From harmless practical jokes to elaborate pranks, the creativity displayed on this day knows no bounds.
Clarksdale, Mississippi– April 1st marks a day of playful mischief and harmless pranks known as April Fools’ Day. Celebrated in various cultures around the world, this lighthearted holiday invites people to embrace their inner trickster and indulge in some good-natured
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