Partners In A Diverse Community
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. From science […]
This evening is the start of Eid al-Adha (EED al-adha) also referred to the “Festival of Sacrifice” This is one of the two major Islamic holidays which honor’s Ibrahim’s devotion […]
Today is Vesak (Vee-sak) Day, which is the most sacred Buddhist holiday. This day is when the Buddha was born, the day he attained enlightenment and the day he passed […]
June is Pride Month. Pride Month celebrates the history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, which was a pivotal […]
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This month recognizes and celebrates the profound contributions of Caribbean Americans to the cultural, social, and economic life of the United States. We encourage […]
October is Disability Awareness Month. This month honors the contributions of people with disabilities and promotes inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity in all areas of life. Sharon Pluralism Network encourages […]
Samhain (saa-wn). This is a Celtic holiday that marks the end of the Celtic year and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. It is said that on the night […]
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. We encourage our community to learn about […]
Today we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and visionary. Dr. […]
Valentine’s Day, which is said to have many origins. Some believe that it originated from the Pagan holiday of Lupercalia, celebrated annually in Rome. It is also believed that Valentine’s […]
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, which is a day during which our community members celebrate their Irish culture and heritage by wearing green and/or shamrocks. It also is a Christian […]