multicultural calendar 2020

April 1: April Fool’s Day – North America, most of Europe Originates supposedly from confusion and rejection produced by the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in the 16th century France/Europe. While there are an incredible number of relevant days celebrating individuals, religion and more, we have compiled a list of those of major importance to U.S. Multicultural communities. Here’s our year-long Diversity Calendar for 2020, compiled from our interactive online diversity calendar.

Easy Awareness & Inclusion: 365, 2/11 – LGBTQ+: Tammy Baldwin – Birthday of first openly LGBT politician elected to the U.S. Congress, and first elected to U.S. Senate, 2/15 – Buddhist: Parinirvana or Nirvana Day – commemorates Buddha’s death in 483 BC and his final nirvana – for more religious holidays, see our 2020 Interfaith Calendar, 2/15 – Women: Susan B. Anthony – Birthday of leader of women’s rights and the effort to enable women to vote, 2/21 – Black: Barbara Jordan – Birthday of first Black woman elected to the Texas State Senate, 2/26 – Christian: Ash Wednesday – the start of Lent, prayer and fasting for 40 days until Easter Sunday, Women’s History Month – celebrates the achievements of women, March 1 – Hispanic American/Women: Geisha Williams – Birthday of first female Hispanic CEO of a Fortune 500 company, 3/ 6  – Black American/Muslim: Shaquille O’Neal – Birthday of considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time, and a practicing Muslim, 3/9 – Hindu: Holi – honors the winter crop harvest, and advent of spring, 3/10 – Black American: Harriet Tubman – abolitionist leader on the Underground Railroad, aided slaves in their journey to freedom, 3/14 – Jewish German American: Albert Einstein -Birthday of leading theoretical physicist of the 20th century, 3/17 – Irish: St Patrick’s Day – Birthday of celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to island, 3/31 – Mexican American: Cesar Chavez – Birthday of social activist for Mexicans and Mexican Americans, fighting for equality and economic justice, 4/4 – Black American: Maya Angelou – Birthday of writer, poet and renaissance woman, winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 4/8 – Buddhist: Buddha’s Birth – prince turned monk, who established Buddhism, one of the world’s top religions, 4/9 – Jewish: Passover begins – marks the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, begins previous evening with a Seder or meal, 4/12 – Christian: Easter – one of the most important holiday days in the world’s largest religion, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, 4/21 – Jewish: Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day, 4/21 – Cancer Survivor: David Servan Schreiber – Birthday of given six months to live, he survived cancer for 15 years, as documented in books such as Anticancer: A New Way of Life, 4/24 – Islamic: Ramadan – first day of Ramadan, holiest month of the Muslim year; during this month, no water or food may be taken from sunrise to sunset, 4/23 – Native American: Gathering of Nations – over 500 tribes gather for three days to honor the culture of Native Americans, For more details, see our April 2020 Diversity Calendar, Mental Health Awareness Month – reaches millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings, Jewish American Heritage Month – honors the important history of American Jews, and their multifaceted accomplishments, Older Americans Month – honors the contributions of older Americans to society, 5/4 – LGBT: Keith Haring – Birthday of artist, created iconic images for AIDS awareness, 5/5 – Mexican American: Cinco de Mayo – Birthday of celebrated mostly by Mexican-Americans, honors the Mexican defeat of French army, 5/13 – Black American/People With Disabilities : Stevie Wonder – Birthday of one of the most acclaimed and successful musicians of the 20th century, blind since shortly after birth, To discover more, see our May 2020 Diversity Calendar, 6/1 – LDS Church: Brigham Young – Birthday of 2nd president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6/2 – Native Americans: Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, 6/14 – Puerto Rican: Puerto Rican Day Parade – parades are held nationwide to honor the contributions and achievements of Puerto Ricans, 6/19 – Black American: Juneteenth – marks the freeing of slaves in Texas, and celebrated by Black communities nationwide, 6/25 – Hispanic American: Sonia Sotomayor – Birthday of Supreme Court’s first justice of Hispanic descent, 6/27 – People With Disabilities: Helen Keller – Birthday of blind and deaf, Keller spent her life advocating for people with disabilities, For more information, see our June 2020 Diversity Calendar, 7/6 – Tibetan: 14th Dalai Lama – Birthday of exiled head of Tibet, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, 7/6  – Women, Mexican: Frida Kahlo – Birthday of painter, one of the best-known artists of the 20th century, 7/14 – France: Bastille Day – commemorates the start of the French Revolution in 1789 and the eventual end of monarchical rule, 7/14 – Hispanic American: Susan Martinez – Birthday of first Latina governor in the United States, and first woman to be elected governor of New Mexico, 7/18 – South African: Nelson Mandela – Birthday of anti-apartheid activist and first black president of South Africa, 7/26 – Americans with Disabilities Act – prohibits discrimination based on disabilities, 7/28 – Islamic: The Hajj – annual pilgrimage to the Saudi holy city of Mecca, able Muslims must make the journey at least once in their lives, For more details, enjoy our July 2020 Diversity Calendar, 8/4 – Black American: Barack Obama – first Black American to assume the presidency, promoted inclusiveness for LGBT Americans, left office in January 2017 with a 60% approval rating, 8/8 – Mexican: Emiliano Zapata – Birthday of revolutionary hero, who fostered democracy and economic justice, 8/15 – Roman Catholic: Feast of the Assumption – honors the Roman Catholics belief in Mary’s ascension to heaven, 8/20- Islamic: Al-Hijri (New Year) – starting the previous evening, this begins the new year 1440 based on the Islamic lunar calendar, 8/22 – Hindu: Ganesh Chaturthi – celebrated in honor of the elephant-headed God, 8/24 – People with Disabilities: Marlee Matlin – Birthday of won the Academy Award for Best Actress, the only deaf performer to win the award, 8/25 – Jewish American: Leonard Bernstein – Birthday of composer, conductor and performer, one of the great figures of music in the 20th century, Discover more with our August 2020 Diversity Calendar, National Hispanic Heritage Month (9-15 to 10/15), 9/5 – Native American (Oglala Sioux): Tashunka Witko (Crazy Horse), 9/19- Jewish: Rosh Hashanah – beginning at sunset the previous day, this launches the Jewish New Year 5780, and reflection about the past year and year to come, 9/25 – People With Disabilities: Christopher Reeve – Birthday of actor turn advocate, paralyzed by fall from a horse, he prompted research on spinal cord injuries, Find out more with our September 2020 Diversity Calendar, Global Diversity Awareness Month  – increase awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures, National Disability Employment Awareness Month – promotes awareness of those with disabilities and inspire their full integration into the workplace, 10/2 – India : Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (Gandhi Jayanti) – Birthday of honors the leader of the Indian struggle for independence, 10/6 – United States: German American Heritage Day, 10/6 – Black American: Fannie Lou Hamer – Birthday of civil rights advocate, and one of the first Black Americans to register to vote, 10/29 – Islamic : Mawlid (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday), Discover more with our October 2020 Diversity Calendar, 11/1 – LGBTQ+: Tim Cook – Birthday of first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company, 10/31-11/2 – Mexico: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) – rooted in two traditions: the Christian observance of All Saints and All Souls Day, and two Aztec festivals of souls of the dead, 11/14 – Hindu: Diwali – one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrating different gods and goddesses; discover more major religious holidays in 2020, 11/18 – Hispanic American: Roberto Goizueta – Birthday of first Hispanic Fortune 500, 11/20 – LGBTQ+: Transgender Day of Remembrance, 11/30 – Black: Shirley Chisholm – Birthday of first Black woman to win election to the United States Congress, 12/10-18 – Jewish: Hanukkah – commemorates the Jewish victory over Syrian Greeks in 165 B.C.E., restoring Jewish independence, 12/12 – Italian American: Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) – (birthday of) first worldwide pop superstar, with a career lasting more than half a century, 12/12 – Mexico: Fiesta de Guadalupe Feast – Mexico’s patron saint, 12/21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Yule – begins at sundown, 12/25 – Christian: Christmas – marks the birth of the savior Jesus Christ, 12/26 – Black: Kwanzaa (12/26-1/1) – a tribute to African festivals of harvest.

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