Hoover-AHEAD

03/04/2026

Happy Holi! Join us this Saturday at noon for the 2nd annual Hoover ki Holi

02/18/2026

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson — a towering figure in the ongoing struggle for justice, equity, and human dignity.

From marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, from two historic presidential campaigns to global diplomacy that freed hostages abroad, Rev. Jackson spent his life proving that hope is not passive—it's a decision to act.

To learn more about the extraordinary life of Reverend Jesse Jackson, please watch the video below:

Today, Clint Smith is teaching you about the Civil Rights activist and Icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson began his career working with Martin Luther King...

02/02/2026

Did You Know?
Black History Month is celebrated in February, not only in the United States but as well as in Canada and Germany. It is also celebrated in The United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Ireland in October.

Learn more at the link below
https://www.history.com/articles/black-history-month

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa! Habari Gani?

Kwanzaa is observed by millions of Americans in the United States and spans from December 26 through January 1. Each day of the week is meant to represent one of the seven core principles of the holiday:

Umoja (unity)
Kujichagulia (self-determination)
Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
Ujamaa (cooperative economics)
Nia (purpose)
Kuumba (creativity)
Imani (faith)

“They are meant to be a guiding force for Americans of African descent,” says Kofi Hunter, cofounder of New York’s Kwanzaa Fest BK. “The principles, or the Nguzo Sabo, are specifically designed to lead us in our journey toward liberation.”

The greeting for each day of Kwanzaa is Habari Gani?, which is Swahili for "How are you?"

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas, neighbors. We hope you have a beautiful day full of light, love, and joy.

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all our neighbors who celebrate. Hoover's Menorah Lighting will be held on Wednesday, December 17th!

Please join us Wednesday for this year's Menorah Lighting at the !

11/01/2025

Tomorrow is Día de los Mu***os.

“The Mexican holiday, also known as Day of the Dead, extends over the first two days of November and has nothing to do with Halloween. It's an ode to the afterlife and a reminder that death is nothing to be afraid.”

Learn more about the celebration at Sloss Furnaces.

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali!

Celebrated by over a billion people worldwide, Diwali or “the festival of lights” is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This five-day festival, an important religious festival for Hindus, is also observed among Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Visit the article below to learn more about Diwali, it’s origins and how it is celebrated.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali

10/14/2025

Just two days left to enter our Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections Contest. Contest is open to all Hoover residents between the ages of 8 -17. Please visit bit.ly/hooveraheadcontest2025 for more details.

10/11/2025

Part two of our Hispanic Heritage Month series "Tapas and Talks".

HOOVERr-AHEAD Ambassador Joshua Flores and educator Jennifer Whyte discuss language and slang while enjoying horchata at Las Garzas.

10/03/2025

We are still accepting entries for our Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections Contest. Contest is open to all Hoover residents between the ages of 8 -17. Please visit bit.ly/hooveraheadcontest2025 for more details.