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Cultural and religious observations – March 1-7, 2021

February 26, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Irish American Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: March Irish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Irish Americans have made to the United States. The first celebration dates back to 1792 with the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. In October 1990, Congress passed Public Law 101-418 establishing March 1991 as Irish … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observations – March 1-7, 2021

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Celebrating Black History (Month)

February 1, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long celebration of contributions African Americans have made to American history, as well as a time to recognize their struggle with adversity while fighting for freedom and equality. Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. The Origin of Black History Month In the summer of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History (Month)

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Cultural and religious observances – February 1-7, 2021

January 29, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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African American History Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: February African American History Month, also known as Black History Month, evolved out of “Negro History Week,” which was first celebrated in 1926, sponsored by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History* (ASNLH). The ASHLH chose the second week of February to celebrate Negro … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – February 1-7, 2021

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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

January 18, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

Civil Rights Movements Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was a Baptist minister who advocated the end of racial segregation by nonviolent means. King first came to national prominence in Montgomery, Alabama when he led the first major nonviolent demonstration against segregation when an African American woman named Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

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Cultural and religious observances – January 18-24, 2021

January 15, 2021 by Diversity and Inclusion

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Martin Luther King Jr Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 18 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 18-24, 2021

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