African-Americans do it in February. Latinos do it in September and October. Asians do it in May. So, when do women celebrate their history and heritage?
Historically, Accra was founded in the 1500’s by the Ga people who had immigrated from Ille-ife, a town located in modern-day Nigeria. The word “Accra” was derived from an Ashanti word,“nkran,” which literally means ants, in reference to the numerous anthills located in the surrounding countryside
It’s a place built on the idea that people deserve a second chance, a Bronx spot for potential losers to become winners, a school for dropouts to drop back in.
For Herminio Martinez, it all goes back to his youth. Helping young people pursue an education is his way of repaying the favor he received when he was a 14-year-old Cuban refugee struggling to learn the English language and enroll in a public New York middle school.
