Annual Calendar
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January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
On the third Monday of January, we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day, we reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King. It is designated as a national day of service, to encourage Americans to volunteer in support of resolving our nation's most pressing problems.
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February
National Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans.
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March
Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual observance intended to recognize and celebrate the lives of transgender people, and to bring awareness to the discrimination that transgender individuals face.
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April
Holocaust Remembrance Day - Days of Remembrance
The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar.
GLSEN Day of Silence
Since the mid-1990’s GLSEN, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ youth, has designated one day per year as a Day of Silence.
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May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
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June
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the important and lasting contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and recommit to combatting discrimination.
Juneteenth
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act commemorating the fact that slaves in Texas were emancipated on June 19, 1865, two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
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August
Women’s Equality Day
Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women.
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September
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed annually between September 15th and October 15th, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The month of October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The observance celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce.
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November
National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.