K-9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13. On this day, K-9 breeders and handlers honor the service of their furry companions. K-9s serve vital roles in the military and law enforcement. They get embedded in border patrol and customs, airports, the Coast Guard, the F.B.I., the police, and even the Secret Service. This holiday also recognizes other service dogs that help people with disabilities and support animals for those with mental health issues. Service dogs often risk their health and lives to accomplish their missions. It’s only fair that we should celebrate their efforts at least once a year.
World Day Against Cyber Censorship
World Day Against Cyber Censorship is observed on March 12. Cyber censorship blocks or limits access, communication, and access to certain information on the internet. Governments claim to do this for security purposes but it’s often a means of suppressing dissent by censoring and denying citizens their right to free speech, association, and mobilization. The internet is a powerful tool for reporting, awareness, and activism. It spreads information quickly and connects millions of people worldwide at the push of a button. We must protect freedom on the internet.
National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day
National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of March and takes place on March 14 this year. Ballroom dancing, or partner dancing, is a formal dancing style between two people. The moves are so elegant and fluid you can’t mistake them for anything else; almost everyone can recognize ballroom dancing on sight. The waltz, the foxtrot, and the cha-cha are just some of the classics. Ballroom dancing is practiced competitively and socially by people of all ages and from all backgrounds. Its variety of unique styles gives it a universal appeal.