September 18 is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day, a day to combat stigma faced by older Americans with HIV and address aging-related challenges of HIV testing, prevention, and care. Older people in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage HIV. Early diagnosis and care are key strategies for ending HIV. Visit the HIV website to learn more about HIV testing,…
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Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all…
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Navratri, a nine-day fast festival is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus. Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words; ‘nava’ means nine, and ‘ratri’ means night. Navratri holds different significance and is celebrated in different ways across India. It’s celebrated in March/April as Chaitra Navratri and in September/October (near autumn equinox) as Sharad Navratri as it follows the lunar…
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a fall holiday and one of Judaism’s holiest days. The festival is a time to celebrate the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life. It begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of…
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International Week of the Deaf is celebrated by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and its national associations and their affiliates globally during the last full week of September (Monday through Sunday), culminating with International Day of the Deaf on the last Sunday of the week. The WFD today encourages its national associations and their affiliates to celebrate International Week of…
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The UN General Assembly has proclaimed September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. The resolution establishing the day acknowledges that early access to sign language and services in sign language, including quality education available in sign language,…
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September 30 is recognized in both Canada and the United States as the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. It is a day to reflect on the historical trauma of Indian Boarding Schools and how that trauma continues to impact Indigenous communities today.
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Filipino American History Month (FAHM) celebrates Filipino heritage and culture, and recognizes the contributions of Filipino Americans to American history. The Filipino American National Historical Society introduced FAHM in 1992, and Congress officially recognized FAHM in 2009. FAHM is celebrated in October to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos to America (California) on October 18…
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LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. In the United States, Canada, and Australia, it is celebrated in October to coincide with National Coming Out Day on October 11 and to commemorate…
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Polish American Heritage month celebrates the positive impact Polish Americans have had and continue to have on the United States, as well as Polish history and culture. Originally celebrated in August, Polish American Heritage Month is now observed in October to commemorate the arrival of the first Polish settlers in Jamestown, VA in October 1608 as well as the death of Casimir Pulaski, the…
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