Series #2: Black Wall Street
We promised four stories of Black history during the month of February. Our first story was of the Gullah Geechee – a unique culture that has developed with some memory of home woven in. This week our story is going to be a painful and tragic look into what racism, envy, jealousy, and white supremacy […]
Mardi Gras: Get Ready for Fat Tuesday!
It’s coming up soon – Fat Tuesday – the Mardi Gras Party! There will be a parade, a whole lot of costumes, great food and a ton of fun taking place in New Orleans. What else is Mardi Gras? It is cultural and religious and interesting for all of us who enjoy learning about our […]
American Heart Month: Learn CPR!
Every year, during the month of February, the American Heart Association steps forward to lead activities during American Heart Month. The focus of the American Heart Association this year is on the value of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. President Lyndon Johnson issued the first proclamation regarding American Heart Month sixty years ago, in 1964. But […]
Black History: Who are the Gullah Geechee?
February is a month dedicated to Black History. Why do we appreciate Black History Month at AMS? Because the more we know of each other’s history, the more we appreciate the struggles and lessons and victories. Most of us have learned little of Black history in our schooling and in general, which is the reason […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27
January 27th is the anniversary of a very profound day in our human history – the day of the liberation of the men and women who were confined at the concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. If any day in our recent history should be remembered with gratitude, it is this day. As we know, there were six […]
A Day for Environmental Education
At AMS, we have a strong focus on environmental sustainability. After a very dedicated year, in 2023 AMS achieved carbon neutral recognition. Throughout the year we worked in every area we could to have an impact upon our footprint, from energy use to sustainable and biodegradable packaging to plastics recycling. We are back at it […]
AMS December Employees of the Month!
Thank you for your exemplary performance during the month of December: Norman R., Saul M., Naidelin G., Reina G., Daniel C., Matthew W., Martina P., Ramaesh N., Steven Charles Z., and Rachel P. In the fulfillment industry, employees directly serve the company’s clients, making their efforts vital to the growth and success of the business. At AMS Fulfillment we appreciate and value our employees, […]
Thank Your Mentors!
A mentor is a person who is intuitive enough to guide a less experienced person along a path the mentor has walked, or, better said, someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. A mentor shares experience at the right time, and in the right way so that it is received, so the […]
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day
We have been celebrating the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for enough years that we believe we know the story of what he did for America. The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January, and this year it falls on Dr. King’s actual birthday – January 15th. This year, […]
Korean American Day – January 13th!
In the U.S., on January 13, 2024, we will celebrate Korean American Day. The purpose of commemorative days is to honor and highlight Americans of various ethnicities and cultures that immigrated to the United States. Korean Americans have made immeasurable contributions to the US culture and the economy. Citizens of Korean descent have established small […]
Save Another’s Life – Save Your Life
Let’s begin with a sincere thank you to all who donate blood – you deserve our gratitude and appreciation for offering a part of yourself for the life and wellness of another! It really is a special way to ‘do unto others’. January is National Blood Donor Month. The reason January was chosen makes a […]
What Does ‘JEDI’ Really Mean?
Is it civil rights… is it human rights… what is DE&I or JEDI? Is it simply a new form of affirmative action? We see advocacy for it in the media, and we also see complaints, calls to end it and even mockery. In this writing we’ll try to define the terms and also explore the […]