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St. Stevens
December 26 commemorates the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon in Jerusalem who was known for his service to the poor…
Christmas
A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: Christmas is celebrated with the…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices:…
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth Sikh Guru and spiritual master. This date commemorates the day he was born. Religious/Ethnic Group: Sikh…
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast)
This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: The night before…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary’s conception without original sin Religious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic Tradition/Practices: As a holy day of obligation…
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist…
My MEC Story: Deeply personal loss and sacrifice? Been there. But it has led to unimaginable blessings.
Editor’s note: My MEC Story is an occasional series featuring students and alumni at Medgar Evers College with unique stories — and…
A native of Guyana, Steve Hemraj found an inclusive, inspiring and safe home at Medgar Evers College
By David Gil de Rubio | dgilderubio@mec.cuny.edu Currently the Patient Outreach Coordinator for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Steve Hemraj, Class of 2009,…
First Time Homebuyers Workshop
The Dubois Bunche Center presents a First Time Homebuyers Workshop, in partnership with Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and U.S. Department of Housing…