Annual Speaker Program to feature Professor Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., Please join UMass President Marty Meehan as he hosts UMass Boston Professor Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson as the guest speaker for the second annual UMass President’s Office Juneteenth Speaker Program. Dr. Nsiah-Jefferson's talk will focus on the meaning and functions of Juneteenth, including a brief history. She will then highlight the controversies relating to the holiday that have garnered much…, About Juneteenth, The 157 th anniversary of Juneteenth will take place on Sunday, June 19. Juneteenth celebrates and honors the end of slavery in the United States by marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and General Granger announced the following: "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.…, Additional In-Person and Virtual Events
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday in January, is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was established in 1994 by Congressman and fellow civil rights leader John Lewis and U.S. Senator Harris Wofford, who together co-…
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans celebrated annually on June 19. If June 19 lands on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is observed by business offices on the Monday or Friday closest to the Saturday or Sunday on which the date falls. The 158th anniversary of Juneteenth will take place on June 19. Juneteenth…
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Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776.
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Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. The day was established in the late 1800s during the Industrial Revolution when many Americans were forced to work 12-hour days, seven days a week,…
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Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The President's Office will be closed on November 11 to recognize Veterans Day.
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Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
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What is Loving Day?, Loving Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 12th. While everyone is welcome to celebrate, interracial couples, multiracial families, people of mixed race, and transracially adopted people can find the day to be of special significance. Mildred and Richard Loving’s love story and impact on racial justice are remembered in Loving Day celebrations. The Loving Day website not only…, Who are the Lovings and why do they have a day named after them?, Mildred Delores Jeter and Richard Perry Loving both grew up in Virginia where marriage between interracial couples was against the law. In 1958, the Lovings fell in love and decided to get married. They traveled to Washington, D.C., and were legally married there before returning home. Unbeknownst to them, doing so was breaking another law. At the time, not only was it illegal for them to get…, Loving Day in Today's World, Since Loving v. Virginia was decided on June 12th, this day is celebrated annually as Loving Day. The decision signifies a step towards racial justice, along with an impactful moment in the civil rights movement. By fighting against the injustices they experienced, the Lovings stood up for themselves and for so many others. This case is part of a long history of racism and a reminder to…, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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Event Details and Registration, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., Please join UMass President Marty Meehan as he hosts UMass Boston Professor Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson as the guest speaker for the second annual UMass President’s Office Juneteenth Speaker Program. Dr. Nsiah-Jefferson's talk will focus on the meaning and functions of Juneteenth, including a brief history. She will then highlight the controversies relating to the holiday that have garnered much…, Zoom Background, Feel free to download this year's Juneteenth Zoom Background to use as your virtual background., Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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