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Lunar New Year
Description: The celebration of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese Calendar. Traditions or Practices: Celebrations to usher out the old year…
Lailat al Miraj
Description: Muslims remember Prophet Muhammad’s pilgrimage from Mecca to Jerusalem on this holy day. After his arrival, he ascended to Heaven. Traditions…
Candlemas
Description: Occurring 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas celebrates the birth of light. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which…
Imbolc
Description: Pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival as the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, which honors light,…
Black History Month
Description: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month….
Black History Month 2024: Medgar Evers College hosting tribute event for Dr. John Flateau
In late December, we lost a cornerstone of Medgar Evers College, as the beloved Dr. John Flateau passed away at the age…
Black History Month 2024: Madan Sara brings story of Haitian businesswomen to Medgar Evers College
The Madan Sara is a boisterous native Haitian bird that searches for and finds food wherever it goes. It’s also the name…
Black History Month 2024: Activist Cop Brings Message of Police Reform to Medgar Evers College
Edwin Raymond is familiar with being a young black man routinely being stopped by local police for no larger reason than the…
Nick Masuda
Phone: 718-270-6170 Fax: Email: nicholas.masuda31@mec.cuny.edu Room: C-400G Department: Associate Director, Marketing & Website Content/CCAR…