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  Father's Day , a day dedicated to honoring fathers and celebrating parenthood, has grown into an important event recognized around the world. It is honored on the third Sunday of June to remind us of the crucial role that dads play in our lives. In this article, we will look at the history of Father's Day, including its beginnings, disputes, and current significance. The Birth of Father's Day Father's Day arose in the United States in the early twentieth century. Sonora Smart Dodd of Washington came up with the concept of designating a day to commemorate fathers. Sonora, who was raised by a widower and her five siblings, saw the importance of recognizing the achievements of male parents. Sonora decided to give a day to all male parents after hearing Anna Jarvis speak about the value of Mother's Day. She launched awareness efforts in local churches and businesses, gaining support for the concept of Father's Day. On June 19, 1910, the state of Washington observ...

  William Roscoe Leake  ( Willi Ninja )  was a trailblazing dancer , choreographer, and activist who helped promote voguing, a form of dance that emerged in the 1980s in New York City's African American and Latino ballroom scene. Ninja was born William Roscoe Leake in Flushing, Queens, New York in 1961. He began dancing at an early age, inspired by African American and Latinx dancers such as Josephine Baker and Eartha Kitt. Ninja began competing in ballroom dance events in the early 1980s when he immediately became known for his inventive and colorful style. He quickly rose to prominence in the ballroom scene, founding the House of Ninja, one of the most successful voguing houses in history. Ninja had a significant influence on voguing . He contributed to the codification of the dance's moves and style, as well as its popularization outside of the ballroom environment. Ninja's work was featured in the seminal documentary " Paris is Burning ," which helped to pop...