National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. How it began In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-498 authorizing and requesting the president to issue an annual proclamation designating … [Read more...] about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 16 - October 15 Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 14-20, 2020
Labor Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: September 7 Recognized annually on the first Monday in September, Labor Day was created by the labor movement to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886, followed by a movement to secure state … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 7-13, 2020
Ullambana Culture/religion: Buddhist Date: September 2 Ullambana means “deliverance from suffering,” and specifically refers to the salvation of anguished souls in Hell. This concept originates from the Buddhist legend of Maudgalyayana saving his mother from Hades. The Ullambana festival reinforces the important concept of filial piety which is deep-rooted in Asian … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – September 1-6, 2020
The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was certified on August 26, 1920, but the fight for women's equality started long before that day. How did it all start? In 1840, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott attended the World Antislavery Convention in London, but were denied entrance. This prompted the women to establish a women's convention in the United … [Read more...] about Women’s Equality Day: 100 years and counting