Greater Mankato Diversity Council
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Wednesday May 1 through May 31 Yearly
National Older Peoples Month
A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens in 1963 resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May as "Senior Citizens Month," encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter's proc......More
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Wednesday May 1 through May 31 Yearly
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This designated month originated in a congressional bill as a designated week that was signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 . Twelve years later, Presi......More
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Friday May 3 All Day Yearly
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993. It is an opportunity to: celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence......More
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Sunday May 5 All Day Yearly
Cinco de Mayo
This national holiday in Mexico of Cinco De Mayo, (the 5th Of May), commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.
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Wednesday May 15 All Day Yearly
International Day of Families
This day is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of famil......More
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Friday May 17 All Day Yearly
Sittende Mai: Norwegian Independence Day
Norway’s Constitution Day is a spring holiday celebrated with red, white and blue ribbons and flags, national costumes and big smiles as Norwegians everywhere mark the historic signing of their Constitution (Grunnloven) in 1814. That year marked the beginning of Norway'......More
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Tuesday May 21 All Day Yearly
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
In December 2002, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together bett......More
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Saturday May 25 All Day Yearly
African Liberation Day
First acknowledged in 1963, this day is celebrated by African communities all over the world and marks the end of colonial rule and imperialism. This day is used to raise awareness about issues that continue to affect African communities. In the United States, the day i......More
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Saturday June 1 through June 30 Yearly
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
This June designation was established by President Bill Clinton to celebrate the progress we have made in creating a society more inclusive and accepting of LGBT. His hope was that we continue to break down the walls of fear and prejudice and work to build a bridge to u......More