Today, September 15, begins National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino/a Americans. The month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. September 15 has been set as the starting date because it is the independence anniversary for many Latin American countries. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a way to …
New York, NY—July 23, 2025 In a significant victory for New York City nursing home residents and their families, Mobilization for Justice (“MFJ”), in partnership with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, secured a landmark class action settlement for individuals who were denied access to a state program that would have helped them receive essential …
Today, June 19, 2025, known as “Juneteenth,” is the celebration of the final end of the enslavement of African Americans in the United States. On this date, the true culmination of emancipation came with the arrival of Union General Gordon Granger (a native New Yorker) in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, almost two full …
NEW YORK, June 4, 2025 – In a significant victory for a proposed class of New York City students with disabilities and their families, the Hon. Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District of New York, on May 27, 2025, denied the New York City Department of Education’s (“NYCDOE’s”) motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit …
June is Pride Month. Since its inception, Pride has always been about love, community, and protest. This year is no different. Pride Month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together to fight for our rights, push for equality, and demand a brighter, more just future for everyone. It is also a …
Today, May 1, is the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) Heritage Month. The communities celebrated during AAPI Heritage Month have origins in many countries, including the entirety of the Asian continent, as well as the countries and territories that make up the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. May is …
March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to celebrate and uplift women’s equality and progress while also recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. The theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” which celebrates the women who have dedicated their work and lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. …
February, Black History Month and celebration, begins today. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to honor Black achievement and provide a reminder of where and how systemic racism persists, and to give visibility to the people and organizations challenging that racism. Black History Month also provides a dedicated time to …
The 2025 Lunar New Year starts today, Wednesday, January 29. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is infused with cultural traditions with spiritual meaning, serving as a reminder of the importance of family, the cyclical nature of life, …
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