February 2026 marks 100 years of national observances dedicated to honoring the lives, struggles, and achievements of African Americans, a celebration initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Accordingly, the 2026 Black History Month theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring this 100th anniversary of observance. This month-long observance is a recognition of …
Today, Monday, January 19, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This day is the only national holiday honoring a Black American. Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights and nonviolent resistance serves as a National Day of Service to build community and promote justice: “a day on, not a day …
November has been designated “National American Indian Heritage Month” since 1990. It is a time to celebrate the diverse traditions and languages of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, as well as their contributions to the culture and history of the United States, while raising awareness of the genocidal policies they faced in …
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 …
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