• Women’s History Month

    Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the contributions of all women on culture, history, and society.   History   Women's History Month (womenshistorymonth.gov) Women's History - Henrico County, Virginia Virginia Women […]

  • International Women’s Day

    Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we […]

  • Disability Independence Day

    According to Disability Independence Day- Seramount.com, Disability Independence Day, July 26 celebrates the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   

  • International Day of Indigenous People

    The International Day of the Indigenous Peoples is observed on the 9th of August to protect the rights, raise awareness, and recognizes the achievements and contributions of the world's indigenous […]

  • South Asian Heritage Month concludes

    South Asian Heritage Month is held each year from July 18 to August 17 to honor, highlight, and appreciate South Asian culture and history, as well as to better understand […]

  • Mexican Independence Day

    Hispanic Heritage Month occurs from September 15 to October 15. This heritage month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day which is also celebrated on September 16, and recognizes the revolution in 1810 that ended Spanish dictatorship. 

  • Yom Kippur begins

    Yom Kippur is September 24-25 sundown to sundown. This is a day of atonement marked by fasting and ceremonial repentance known as the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.  As you explore, we […]

  • International Pronouns Day

    International Pronouns Day  seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Each year it is held on the third Wednesday of October.   

  • International Women’s Day

    International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. […]

  • Ramadan Begins

    March 9- April 11 The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown. In honor of the first revelations to the Prophet […]