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My MEC Story: Advocacy wasn’t an option — until I made it one.
Editor’s note: My MEC Story is an occasional series featuring students and alumni at Medgar Evers College with unique stories — and…
Women’s History Month 2024: ABC7 New York features President Ramsey
On March 1, 2024, ABC7 New York (which has the largest audience of any television station in the nation) launched its month-long…
Women’s History Month 2024: An MTA leader, a steelpan aficionado highlight Opening Ceremony
A wearer of many hats, Rev. Monica DaCosta will bring plenty of life experience to Medgar Evers College on March 4, 2024….
Easter
One of the most important Christian holidays, it memorializes the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is believed that this occurred on the third…
Holy Saturday
The day before Easter, Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. Religious /…
Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated to honor Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and remember the events leading up to his crucifixion and death. Religious /…
Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday
Thursday before Easter, Holy Thursday commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Religious / Ethnic…
Magha Puja/Sangha Day
It commemorates the spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples, completely enlightened monks, in the historical Buddha’s presence. Religious / Ethnic Group – Buddhist Tradition…