Monday, January 19, 2026- Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Birthday Observance
This Christian holiday marks the “manifestation’ of Jesus with the visit of the Three Wise Men.
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“The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens.” — Rainer Maria Rilke
Jewish celebration of Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat begins January 18- January 19, 2026
The Islamic Night Journey of Muhammad and the Ascension, Approximately January 15-16
Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, Oct 1-2, 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner’s book Making It Plain unpacks how racist narratives are built and empowers readers to challenge white supremacist thought.
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper, quoted in every U.S. passport, reshaped American thought through scholarship, resistance, and Black feminist vision.
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Dr. Lisa Brock leads ASALH’s Jan 20 webinar on Freedom Schools, MLK’s vision, and tools for justice in classrooms and communities.
Black History Month began in 1926. The 2025 theme, African Americans and Labor, explores how work has shaped Black history and identity
MLK’s dream of justice and inclusion directly challenges Trump’s divisive vision. The contrast has never been more urgent.
African American gestures convey unity, defiance, and reverence—speaking volumes without a single word.
