September 15-16, 2024

September 15 - October 15, 2024

California Native American Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday in September. This state holiday was established in 1968 to recognize and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans. In 2024, the 57th annual celebration in Sacramento is organized around the theme, "Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the Fight for the…

October 2024

October is Filipino American History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the history and vital contributions of Filipinx Americans to California and the United States.  As the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) explains, this month commemorates the first recorded Filipino presence in the continental United States. On October 18, 1587, "Luzones Indios" disembarked from the…

October 2024

During the month of November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month to recognize the histories, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities that significantly enhance the values and character of the United States. This November, we aim to highlight the legacies of Indigenous leaders and celebrate those who…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is celebrated annually to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King is remembered for his relentless commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent protest. His leadership was instrumental in challenging racial segregation, advocating…

Lunar New Year is one of the most significant celebrations for millions worldwide, marking the beginning of a new year based on the traditional lunisolar calendar. Rooted in centuries-old customs, this holiday is a time of renewal, hope, and connection, bringing families and communities together in joyous celebration. UC Irvine's School of Social Sciences celebrated…

Black History Month is celebrated every February to recognize and honor the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of African Americans to the United States and the world. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week," it was expanded to a month in 1976, during the U.S. Bicentennial. The month serves…

Women's History Month has been celebrated every March since the late 1980s to honor and recognize the ongoing achievements and contributions of women. The National Women's History Alliance, formerly the National Women's History Project, is credited with persuading congressional leaders and White House officials to extend the celebration of Women's History Week to an entire…