Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC 2021 Diversity Calendar June 2021 Day(s) Group, Culture or Cause Recognized All Month LGBT Pride Month For years, living openly as an LGBT individual was illegal in the U.S. Beginning in the 1950s, there were small skirmishes between members of the LGBT community and police, but then, on June 28, 1969, New York City police raided an LBGT bar, the Stonewall Inn. In response, patrons and supporters spontaneously began a multi- day protest and organized course of resistance to combat harassment and mistreatment by police. This course of resistance is considered as the beginning of the gay civil rights movement in the USA. In commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising, the first gay pride marches occurred in June 1970, and over the years, pride activities, parades, and marches expanded and spread throughout the U.S. and the world. June is now recognized as LGBT Pride Month in the U.S. to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and to work towards equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ people. President Barack Obama also designated the Stonewall National Monument, making the Stonewall Inn the first national landmark dedicated to the story of the struggles for equal protection of LGBT individuals. “Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.” – Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., assassinated in November 1978 {99999.00931 / W1295090} Day(s) Group, Culture or Cause Recognized All Month African American Music Appreciation Month On June 7, 1979 President Jimmy Carter declared that June would be known as Black Music Month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed its name to the African American Music Appreciation Month. Across a variety of media platforms, each June African American musicians are highlighted, and museums and media outlets hold concerts, conferences, panels, and other entertainment-related events to showcase African American music. “Let us recognize the performers behind this incredible music, which has compelled us to stand up …to march against injustice, and to defend our country's enduring promise of freedom and opportunity for all.” - Proclamation, President Barack Obama, May 31, 2016 Caribbean American Heritage Month Caribbean-American Heritage Month was created by proclamation of the President and Congress to honor the achievements and contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in government, sports, entertainment, and the arts. Events are held throughout the month celebrating and educating the public about Caribbean-American history and culture. June 8 Race Unity Day Race Unity Day takes place on the second Sunday of June this year and is observed worldwide. Initiated by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha´’ı´s in 1957, this day is dedicated to racial harmony and understanding of others. The Baha´’ı´s strongly believe in maintaining unity and peace in all aspects. Race Unity Day addresses the racial injustices faced by many and advocates for change within the system. For more information on Race Unity Day visit www.raceamity.org. {99999.00931 / W1295090} Day(s) Group, Culture or Cause Recognized June 11 Feast of the Most Sacred Heart The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is a “solemnity” (a high ranking feast day) in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. It falls 19 days after Pentecost, on a Friday. The devotion to the Sacred Heart is one of the most widely practiced and well known Catholic devotions, taking Jesus Christ's physical heart as the representation of his divine love for humanity. June 12 Loving Day Loving Day is a celebration marking the day the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state bans against interracial marriage. The day is named for the monumental case, Loving v. Virginia, and the interracial couple at its center, Richard and Mildred Loving. The 1967 Supreme Court decision struck down 16 state bans on interracial marriage as unconstitutional. June 13 “Odunde Festival” or African New Year Originating in Philadelphia in 1975, the Odunde Festival is the largest African American street festival in the US. It is derived from the New Year traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. “Odunde” actually means new year in the Yoruba language. Odunde is a celebration of African cultures in the Diaspora and features a wide variety of foods, music, and arts. The Odunde festival is noted for its huge marketplace, which includes merchants and wares from Brazil, the Caribbean, and many African countries. For more information, visit www.odundefestival.org. {99999.00931 / W1295090} Day(s) Group, Culture or Cause Recognized June 14 Puerto Rican Day Parade The Puerto Rican Day Parade is an annual event that has taken place in the streets of Manhattan, New York for over 60 years. This festival highlights Puerto Rican heritage and pride. This day promotes the culture, art and education of Puerto Rican culture while also raising awareness for important community issues. While the festival is the main event, there are also a host of activities that take place throughout New York leading up to the day of the parade. For more information on the Puerto Rican Day Parade visit www.nprdpinc.org. Native American Citizenship Day June 15 th June 15 commemorates the day in 1924 when President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act into law, which provided full birthright American citizenship to Native Americans. June 17-18 Tisha B’Av Tisha B’Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. It is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar and it is thus believed to be a day on which tragedies are destined to occur. The observance of the day includes five prohibitions, most notable of which is a 25-hour fast. Juneteenth June 19 Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African- Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. {99999.00931 / W1295090} Group, Culture or Cause Recognized Day(s) June 19-24 “Les Fogueres de Sant Joan” or Bonfires of Saint John The Bonfires of Saint John (“Les Fogueres de Sant Joan”) is a traditional, multi-day fiesta customary in Spain. This annual celebration is held during Midsummer, which takes place from June 19 to June 24. This ancient festival features fireworks and people gathering around large bonfires (“fogueres”) to honor St. John the Baptist and to symbolize the passage to the new summer season, fulfilling an ancestral tradition. June 20 National Indigenous People’s Day National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. This date was chosen as the statutory holiday for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the summer solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage. June 20 World Refugee Day Each year on June 20th, the world stands together to celebrate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. On this Day, the United Nations, United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and countless civic groups around the world host World Refugee Day events in more than 100 countries to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world and of the efforts to protect their human rights. June 27 Pride Day Pride Day is a day in commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City and celebration of LGBT individuals. It is often recognized on the last Sunday of June, though many cities hold parades and events throughout the month of June. “Pride,” a multi- part documentary airing on the FX channel, may be of interest to those who would like to learn more about the LGBT civil rights movement. {99999.00931 / W1295090} Day(s) From the History Channel: On this date in history June 2, 1924 Congress passes the Indian Citizenship Act, conferring American citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States. June 7, 1893 Mohandas K. Ghandi, an Indian attorney in South Africa, refused to abide by racial segregation rules on a South African train, his first act of civil disobedience. June 10, 1980 Nelson Mandela, a member of the African National Congress in South Africa and a prisoner at Robben Island Prison, wrote a message to supporters to unite and fight against apartheid, which was smuggled out of the prison and released to the public. Mandela was a leader in the ANC, who organized acts of civil disobedience until his conviction for violent conspiracy and sentence to life in prison. Released from prison in 1990, Mandela was sworn in as the first black President of South Africa on May 10, 1994. June 11, 1963 Alabama Governor George Wallace stops blocking the desegregation of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, allowing two African American students to enroll on June 11, 1963. June 13, 1967 President Lyndon Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, making Justice Marshall the first African American to serve of the highest court. June 19, 1865 Union soldiers arrive in Galveston, Texas, bringing news of the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery. Native Americans led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull defeat June 25, 1876 soldiers from the U.S.