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Diversity Calendar of Events January-December 2021 NOTE: This Is an Abbreviated Compilation of Several National Diversity Calendars for Quick Reference Diversity Calendar of Events January-December 2021 NOTE: This is an abbreviated compilation of several national diversity calendars for quick reference. More detailed calendars, information and sources for research are available on the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion web site under “Resources.” https://www.usd383.org/community/committee-for-diversity-and-inclusion/resources January January 1 Opening of Ellis Island In 1892, the first Ellis Island Immigration Station was officially opened in New York Harbor. By 1924, more than 25 million passengers and crew had entered the United States through the "Gateway to America." The Immigration Act of 1924 restricted immigration, marking the end of mass immigration to the United States January 1 Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed this edict proclaiming that all slaves living within rebelling Confederate states "are, and henceforth shall be, free." January 1-4 Japanese New Year Celebration Shogatsu is the celebration of the New Year - the most important holiday in Japan. Entrances are decorated with a Shimekezari, a twisted straw rope with fern leaves, an orange, and other items considered good omens. People send New Year's postcards to friends and relatives (to arrive on New Year's Day), decorate their entrances, wear ceremonial attire, visit shrines, and eat mochi (rice cakes). Family members gather in their hometown and spend the time together January 6 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Following the Julian calendar, Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on or around January 6. January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Day of Service Commemorates the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and an activist for nonviolent social change until his assassination on April 4, 1968. Always celebrated on the third Monday in January. The Day of Service encourages citizens to follow King's words: "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." February 1-28 Black History Month Begun in 1926 by Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was originally celebrated as a weeklong event. In 1976, Congress expanded the observance to the entire month of February. February 12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is remembered for leading the Union through the Civil War and freeing Confederate slaves with the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and for delivering the Gettysburg address. February 12 Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year) To prepare for this major holiday, people clean their homes, buy new shoes and clothing (especially in red), and get new haircuts. The biggest event is the New Year dinner, an elaborate meal that celebrates family ties. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by Chinese, Koreans, and Vietnamese, among others, all over the world with music, dance, costumes, and firecrackers. February 15 Presidents' Day On the third Monday in February Americans remember the achievements of two of the nation's greatest presidents. Students across the country learn about the achievements and contributions of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, whose birthdays both were in February. February 16 Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday") or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March March 1-31 Women's History Month In the United States, March is Women's History Month and the celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. March 8 International Women's Day The day honors working women everywhere, celebrating their economic, political, and social ​ achievements. This day is also the anniversary of the 1857 garment and textile workers' strike in New York, one of the first organized actions by women anywhere. March 27-April 4 Passover (Pesach) Passover or Pesach is an eight-day long celebration during which Jewish families traditionally commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The highlight of the Passover celebration is the ceremony of Seder performed on the first two evenings of Passover. March 31 César Chávez Day A U. S federal commemorative holiday proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. The holiday celebrates the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist César Chávez, and of the co-founder of his United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Huerta, born April 10. Their nonviolent advocacy approach earned them worldwide respect. April April 2 World Autism Awareness Day Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events. April 4 Easter In the Christian faith, Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus's resurrection. Lent, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week mark a period of spiritual preparation for Easter. April 12-May 11 Ramadan During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. This is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice. April 15-16 Holocaust Remembrance Day Congress established the Day of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the ​ ​ Holocaust. May May 1-31 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month A diverse group whose heritages represent more than 50 ethnic groups and 100 languages, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made enormous contributions to the civic, cultural, and economic fabric of our nation. Read more at these sites: May 1-31 Jewish American Heritage Month On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month, recognizing the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. May 4 National Teacher Day National Teacher Day is a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only. In May of 2009, a bill was introduced in Congress that created a national day of teacher recognition on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. May 5 Cinco de Mayo The anniversary of the unlikely 1862 Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico, where it is considered a regional holiday. In the U. S. it also celebrates the defeat of the Texas Confederates in New Mexico in 1862. May 9 Mother’s Day Mother's Day honors mothers and motherhood. Though not a yet federal holiday, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. May 13 Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) The Muslim celebration commemorates the completion of Ramadan and lasts for three days, sundown to sundown. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan and involves wearing one’s finest clothing, saying special prayers, sweets, presents for children, and community festivities. May 17 ​ Anniversary of School Desegregation Ruling On this date in 1954, racial segregation in public schools was unanimously ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education in Topeka, as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment clause guaranteeing equal protection under the law. May 16-18 Shavuot This Jewish festival, the festival of weeks, is celebrated seven weeks after the second Passover seder. Although Shavuot began as an ancient grain harvest festival, the holiday has been identified since biblical times with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. May 31 Memorial Day This holiday commemorates American men and women who have died in military service. June June 14 Flag Day This day is dedicated to the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. June 19 Juneteenth Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the announcement in Texas in 1865 of the abolition of slavery - two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. June 20 Father’s Day A day honoring fathers, Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada on the 3rd Sunday in June, since being made a national holiday in 1966. July July 4 Independence Day or Fourth of July Independence Day was first celebrated on July 8, 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was read to the public. Congress declared July 4th a federal legal holiday in 1941. July 26 Anniversary of the Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act 2021 marks the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). July 20 Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice The Islamic Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of Islam. The festival recalls Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, and concludes the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. August August 9-10 Muharram (Islamic New Year) The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic liturgical year. The Islamic year begins on the first day of Muharram, and is counted from the year of the Hegira (anno Hegirae), the year in which Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina (A.D. July 16, 622). ​ August 13-15 Bon Festival (Feast of Lanterns) The Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors has evolved into a family reunion holiday. Celebrated for over 500 years, the event lasts for three days. August 28 Women’s Equality Day th Commemorates the day in 1920 when the 19 ​ Amendment to the Constitution was certified, giving ​ women the right to vote. September September 6 Labor Day Labor Day honors the American worker and acknowledges the value and dignity of work and its role in American life.
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