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SUMMARY:National Youth Confidence Day
DESCRIPTION:National Youth Confidence Day\n  \nBuilding a framework of positive role models is vital to developing responsible\, confident young adults. Incidentally\, National Youth Confidence Day\, on October 20\, encourages us to connect and inspire today’s youth for tomorrow’s success. \nNational Youth Confidence Day celebrates the energy\, spirit and potential of young people. The day is an acknowledgment of all they will accomplish\, respectively. Guidance\, leadership and mentors will help light the path\, indeed. In addition\, today’s youth will navigate the obstacles that will inevitably lay before them. \nTake the opportunity to welcome a young person into your life and accept their mistakes. Interestingly\, their mistakes will be similar to ones you’ve made yourself. Offer encouragement that these mistakes are merely lessons. Therefore\, let them know they will only need to learn from them and gain experience to attain their goals. Share your wisdom and listen to their fears. Celebrate their successes and help them to learn from their defeats\, respectively. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-youth-confidence-day \n  \nPlease consider supporting the following organizations all year long: \nOne Voice One Team – Ontario\, Canada \nThe Good Guides – Ontario\, Canada \nGeneration Chosen – Ontario\, Canada \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-youth-confidence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
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SUMMARY:World Food Day
DESCRIPTION:World Food Day\n🌍 Today is World Food Day — October 16\, 2025 🍎 \nDid you know this annual event marks the founding of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945? It’s been observed since 1979 to promote awareness of hunger and action for the future of food\, people\, and our planet. \nThis day isn’t just symbolic — it’s a reminder that food insecurity is a current crisis\, especially in Black communities. Many of us walk by someone silently suffering from hunger — a neighbour\, a student\, a family member — too proud to speak out. \nOn World Food Day\, let’s do more than recognize. Let’s act. \n🔹 Why it matters today: \n\nHunger undermines education\, health\, dignity\, and opportunity\n\nAwareness days sharpen our focus and push us toward solutions\n\nFor Black communities\, food insecurity is tied to systemic inequities\n\n\n🔹 What we’re doing: \n\nThe Food Security Fund is building Canada’s 1st Black-led food supply infrastructure to strengthen school food programs\, ease pressure on communities\, and fill gaps where need is greatest\n\n\n👉 You can help \n\nShare this post to spread awareness\n\nDonate or partner to fuel this infrastructure\n\nStand with those in silence — turn awareness into action\n\n\nLet’s make today more than a date. Let’s make it a turning point. \n🌐 Learn more: FoodSecurityFund.ca\n 💝 Donate: FoodSecurityFund.ca/donate \n#WorldFoodDay #FoodSecurity #ChildHunger #EndFoodInsecurity #FoodSecurityFund #SupportBlackCharities
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/world-food-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous People’s Day\n  \nIndigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October\, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
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SUMMARY:Herpes Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Herpes Awareness Day (October 13th)\nThis day aims to raise awareness about herpes\, which is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI)\, and reduce the stigma associated with it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlighting the SPFPP Podcast\n🎙️Program Feature: Something Positive for Positive People Podcast \nReady to dive deeper than a herpes diagnosis? The SPFPP podcast explores how shame breaks identity—and how presence\, storytelling\, and community bring healing. \n⭐️Why This Podcast Matters \n\n\nOver 1\,000 listeners find solace and strength in candid stories \n\n\nHosted by Courtney Brame\, who leads with compassion and courage \n\n\nGrows beyond herpes: Season 2 dives into mental health\, identity\, and broader stigma healing amazon.com+4iheart.com+4open.spotify.com+4spfpp.org \n\n\n📌 What You’ll Experience \n\n\nConversations on HSV-1\, HSV-2\, non-monogamy\, asexuality & more \n\n\nSolo episodes revealing grief\, identity work\, anger\, and rebirth \n\n\nExpert interviews addressing healing\, consent\, relationships\, and sexuality \n\n\nEpisodes like “What Herpes Taught Me About Anger” and the STARS framework on consent deliver compassion\, practical tools\, and real talk. \n💬 TakeawayThis is health education for everyone—herpes or not. Whether you need guidance\, empathy\, or a deeper lookup inward\, this podcast gives it. \n💥 Tune in now on Spotify\, Apple Podcasts\, or directly at SPFPP.org/podcast.📣 Know someone who needs this? Share with a friend\, partner\, or healthcare provider. \n🛠️ Your Call to ActionLose the stigma—gain real insight. Listen\, learn\, and grow with SPFPP’s transformative podcast.🔗 Learn more: spfpp.org/podcast \n#SPFPPPodcast #HerpesSupport #StigmaFree #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingThroughStory #ConsentCulture \n\nPodcast is About: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zt0blXnxi8i3jeHNktTMI \n \nA stigma-forward podcast exploring how shame fragments identity—and how presence heals it. Hosted by Courtney Brame\, founder of SPFPP\, this show began with herpes stigma and now holds space for deeper conversations around diagnosis\, disclosure\, masculinity\, emotional wellness\, and the process of becoming whole. Each episode offers reflective dialogue\, identity validation\, and tools to help you reconnect with your truth. If you’ve ever felt stigmatized\, here’s your guide back to wholeness.
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/herpes-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251010T170000
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SUMMARY:World Homelessness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Homelessness Day
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/world-homelessness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Mental Health Day
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/world-mental-health-day-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
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SUMMARY:World Homeless Day
DESCRIPTION:World Homeless Day\n  \nWorld Homeless Day is observed every year on October 10. The purpose of this day is to bring to focus the issues of homelessness and inadequate housing. Activists raise awareness on the need to provide opportunities for communities to get involved in responding to homelessness. Contrary to popular belief\, homelessness is on the rise. Inflated property rates coupled with poor wages and irregular work opportunities are the reasons why so many people find themselves without homes. In America\, homelessness is more common among minority and immigrant populations. While this remains a serious problem worldwide\, there are many ways one can help and also urge the government to act accordingly. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/world-homeless-day/\nPlease consider supporting the following organizations working to reduce homelessness:\nAfrican Community Housing and Development \nR.E.S.T. Centres \nCommunity Renewal Society \nImpact Jamaica \nAfrican Aid International \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/world-homeless-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
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SUMMARY:​Global Diversity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:​Global Diversity Awareness Month\n  \n🌍✨ October is Global Diversity Awareness Month! ✨🌍 \nThis month is a powerful reminder of the positive impact that diversity—in all its forms—has on our society. Global diversity refers to the wide range of differences across cultures\, ethnicities\, perspectives\, and traditions\, fostering inclusion and understanding in a cross-cultural\, multi-national context. By embracing diversity\, we create a world where inclusive practices uplift communities and drive positive change. 🌱💪 \nAt Support Black Charities (SBC)\, we understand the critical importance of representation and visibility for Black-led and Black-serving organizations. When we support Black philanthropy\, we are investing in sustainability and the generational impact that these organizations create. By doing so\, we build a stronger foundation for equity and social change—for today and for the future. 🌍💼 \nJoin us in honoring Global Diversity Awareness Month by actively supporting Black organizations working tirelessly to empower communities\, foster inclusion\, and promote long-term sustainability. Together\, we can ensure these organizations continue to thrive and deliver lasting impact. \n💡 Support today for a better tomorrow.\n👉 Follow our page for updates\, inspiration\, and ways you can make a difference!\n🎯 Donate now to help us build a brighter future through diversity and inclusion. \n#GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth #SupportBlackCharities #BlackPhilanthropy #GenerationalImpact #DiversityMatters #Inclusion #SocialImpact #Sustainability 🌍💼💪 \n  \nsource: https://nationaltoday.com/global-diversity-awareness-month
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/global-diversity-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:Black History Month - UK
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month – UK\nOctober marks the start of Black History Month (BHM) UK – a time to celebrate and remember African and Caribbean heritage peoples’ achievements and contributions to the British economy\, culture\, and history. It’s a chance to tell the stories of those less well-known Black Britons who we will forget if we don’t showcase them. \nThis October will explore the lives and stories of the people who came to Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries and helped laid the foundations of today’s diverse Black British Community. \nThe theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride“\nJoin us this Black History Month 2024 as we embrace the theme Reclaiming Narratives. It’s time to take control of our stories\, celebrate our heritage\, and ensure our voices are heard. Discover how you can get involved and make a lasting impact on how Black history is told and taught. \nAn Invitation to All \nReclaiming Narratives is more than just a theme—it’s an invitation. An invitation to every member of the Black community to take part in shaping how our stories are told. It’s about ensuring that our voices are heard\, our experiences acknowledged\, and our contributions celebrated. This theme encourages us to shine a spotlight on the untold stories\, the unsung heroes\, and the everyday individuals who have made an indelible impact on our communities. \nWhat is Black History Month UK? \nBlack History Month UK began in October 1987 by Akyaaba Sebo\, a special projects coordinator of the Ethnic Minorities Unit at the now defunct Great London Council. It has since evolved into a national movement recognized by the British government and observed throughout the UK. It is also recognized in other parts of the world during October in Ireland and the Netherlands. \nSource: https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-history-month-2024/ \nPlease consider supporting the many organizations that are elevating the Black community in the UK this month and all year long:\n100 Black Men of London \nBlack Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK \nAfrican Caribbean Medical Mentors \nUnited We Rise UK \nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry \nBlack Philanthropy Month
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/black-history-month-uk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Heritage Month - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Heritage Month\nCanada\nCanada is home to a large and vibrant Caribbean-Canadian community in excess of 800\,000\, with more than half of them residing in Ontario. \nOctober is a significant month for the Caribbean-Canadian community. Improvements to the Immigration Act (Canada) in October 1967 and the introduction of the Multiculturalism Policy in October 1971 opened new doors\, allowing Caribbean people to see Canada as a place to establish roots\, raise their children and become a part of Canada’s mosaic. \nCaribbean-Canadians continue to make important contributions to Ontario’s social\, economic\, political and cultural fabric. Caribbean-Canadians have helped build Ontario into the multicultural success story that it is and have helped to build this province into the best place to live\, work and raise families. They continue to help foster growth\, prosperity and innovation throughout Ontario. \nSource : https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-134 \nCelebrate the diaspora in Canada by supporting the following organizations:\nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association \nCanadian Multicultural Inventors Museum \nOntario Black History Society \nCanadian Black Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/caribbean-heritage-month-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\nCanada\n  \nEach year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nThe day honors the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools\, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. \nWEAR ORANGE \nBoth the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. \nOrange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual\, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools\, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”.  The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture\, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. \nOn September 30\, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honor the thousands of Survivors of residential schools. \nSource: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
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SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Charity\nThe International Day of Charity\, celebrated annually on September 5th\, not only honors Mother Teresa’s legacy of compassion and service but also highlights the vital role that charity plays in building inclusive and resilient societies. Charity\, in all its forms—volunteerism\, philanthropy\, and giving—creates powerful social bonds\, supports humanitarian efforts\, and advances public services in areas such as healthcare\, education\, and child protection. It fosters the protection of cultural and natural heritage\, promotes human rights\, and spreads the message of humanity in times of conflict. \nAt Support Black Charities (SBC)\, we resonate deeply with the values celebrated on this day. Our mission is to increase the visibility and support for Black-led\, Black-serving\, and Black-focused organizations worldwide. Through our efforts\, we aim to boost charitable giving within the global Black community\, promote awareness of issues specific to the Black experience\, and provide valuable resources to organizations striving to make a difference. \nOn this International Day of Charity\, we encourage you to reflect on the power of charity to transform lives and communities. Whether through financial contributions or simple acts of kindness\, your support can help alleviate suffering and promote inclusivity. Tag or highlight a charity that inspires you\, and consider supporting SBC’s initiatives to empower Black nonprofits and amplify their impact. \nTogether\, let’s continue to build a stronger\, more compassionate future. \n#SupportBlackCharities #InternationalDayOfCharity #InvestInChange \nSource: http://www.un.org/en/events/charityday/ \nSupport SBC’s Work\n\n\n\n\n\nSBC is the only organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black-led\, Black serving\, and Black focus organizations worldwide while working to boost charitable giving within the global Black Community. \nAdditionally\, we invite you to invest in SBC’s initiatives\, which amplify the efforts of Black nonprofits and help bridge the gap in funding equity. \nHere’s how we are fulfilling our mission: \n\nWe are continuously engaging with active and impactful organizations to grow our online directory.\nWe feature organizations\, their programs\, their events\, or their executive/volunteer teams on Social Media to amplify their mission.\nWe bring attention to and raise awareness of issues or matters specific to the Black experience.\nWe look for valuable resources for organizations to share on our website’s Resource page. (Ex: grants\, funding\, courses\, etc.)\nWe actively promote our vetted directory to attract volunteers and potential donors to find Black organizations to support or engage with.\n\nYour support makes all this possible! \nDONATE ONCE\, IMPACT MANY!
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/international-day-of-charity/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
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SUMMARY:Hunger Action Month
DESCRIPTION:Hunger Action Month\n\nAlso referred to as National Food Insecurity Month\,  September is a time to choose to stand against hunger. Sharing\, volunteering\, pledging\, fundraising\, and donating are just a few ways to help end the impossible choices of hunger. \nHunger is complex and often misunderstood. It is neither caused by overall food shortages nor by the personal choices of hungry people. Hunger is about poverty and the social forces that create and sustain it. \n\nPlease consider supporting the organizations fighting  hunger and for food sovereignty:\nThe Oladele Foundation – African Cancer Support   – Alberta\, Canada \nPCIF Development Cooperative Inc – Ontario\, Canada \n4MyCiTy Inc – Baltimore\, Maryland\, USA \nBlack Yield Institute – Maryland\, USA \nShelley Cares Foundation  – Ontario\, Canada \nREST Centres – Ontario\, Canada \nImpact Jamaica – Jamaica & Georgia\, USA \n\nHelpers Social Development Foundation  – Nigeria \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – British Columbia\, Canada \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/hunger-action-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
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SUMMARY:Giving Black Day - Give828
DESCRIPTION:828  – Giving Black Day\n📅 August 28 – Giving Black Day 🖤💚❤️A day with deep historical significance — and a call to action for our present and future. \n\n\n📖 Origin & Why It Matters:Black Giving Day\, launched by Young Black and Giving Back (YBGB)\, was created to inspire collective giving and uplift Black-led\, Black-serving\, and Black-focused (B3) organizations. \nThe date August 28 holds powerful meaning in Black history:🔹 1955 – 14-year-old Emmett Till’s murder became a flashpoint for the Civil Rights Movement.🔹 1963 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.🔹 2005 – Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans\, disproportionately impacting Black communities.🔹 2008 – Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President.🔹 1945 – Jackie Robinson learned he would break Major League Baseball’s color barrier.🔹 2020 – We said goodbye to Chadwick Boseman\, a global symbol of Black excellence. \n💡 Why It Matters for the Black Community:Black Giving Day is more than a date — it’s a double call: to remember our history and to build our future. By giving collectively\, we can strengthen vital organizations serving our communities\, fuel generational impact\, and ensure that our stories\, struggles\, and successes continue to inspire. \n🌍 Whether you give $5 or $500\, volunteer your time\, or amplify the work of Black-led nonprofits — YOU can be a philanthropist for a day. And that one day can change lives for generations. \n📣 #ThisIsBlackPhilanthropyInActionLet’s honor our past and invest in our future — together. \nStart your giving journey\n🔗 Join the movement. Give today. Every donation impacts many! \n💝Start your giving journey\n💻 Support Black Charities: SupportBlackCharities.org/donate-now@supportblackcharities \n💻 Food Security Fund: FoodSecurityFund.ca/donate@foodsecurityfundhq \n💻 Global Black Philanthropy Initiative: Global-BPI.org/#donate@globalblackphilanthropy \n#BlackGivingDay #Give828 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #CollectiveGiving #SupportBlackCharities #GlobalBlackCommunity #TogetherWeRise #ThisIsBlackPhilanthropyInAction #GiveBack #BeTheChange \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/giving-black-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
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SUMMARY:World Humanitarian Day
DESCRIPTION:World Humanitarian Day\n  \nWorld Humanitarian Day is to support people in crisis. Today\, we face record levels of humanitarian need. Never have so many crises converged\, including conflicts\, the climate emergency\, a global pandemic\, hunger and displacement. \nHowever\, every hour of every day\, humanitarian work continues around the world\, and it saves lives. \nThe work of community based organizations is vital to provide crucial resources to its beneficiaries. Government entities often rely on the network of organizations to provide valuable information. \n  \nFor more information visit http://www.un.org/en/events/humanitarianday/ \nConsider supporting organizations  all year long in many different sectors to help them remain sustainable even during times of crisis.\n Find organizations to support
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/world-humanitarian-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:Marcus Garvey Day
DESCRIPTION:Marcus Garvey Day\n  \n\n\nWhy is Marcus Garvey celebrated?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarvey was known as the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Formed in Jamaica in July 1914\, the UNIA aimed to achieve Black nationalism through the celebration of African history and culture.\n\n\n\n\nWhat day is Marcus Garvey Day?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Garvey Day\, celebrated on August 17th\, honors the legacy of Marcus Garvey\, a Jamaican political leader\, publisher\, journalist\, and orator who advocated for the empowerment and rights of people of African descent. His work emphasized racial pride\, self-reliance\, and economic empowerment.\n\n\noday we are honoring Marcus Garvey Day\, a day dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Jamaican-born visionary leader\, Marcus Garvey\, who tirelessly championed the rights and empowerment of people of African descent. \nMarcus Garvey was a true pioneer and continues to inspire us with his unyielding passion for justice\, cultural pride\, and self-determination. His significant contributions to society are vast and wide-reaching. \nKey aspects of Marcus Garvey’s legacy include: \n\nVisionary Leadership: Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and the African Communities League\, advocating for economic empowerment\, self-reliance\, and unity amongst people of African descent globally.\nPan-Africanism: He was a stalwart advocate for Pan-Africanism\, promoting solidarity amongst people of African descent\, regardless of their geographical location. His unshakeable belief in the greatness of Africa and its diaspora spearheaded a global social change movement.\nCultural Pride: Garvey fervently encouraged African Americans and those of African heritage to celebrate their cultural heritage\, shun self-doubt\, and take pride in their societal contributions.\n\nAs we observe Marcus Garvey Day\, let’s unite as a team to honor his extraordinary life and legacy. This celebration not only recognizes Garvey’s achievements but also embodies broader themes of empowerment\, equality\, and cultural pride. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSources:\nhttps://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/individuals/marcus-garvey\nhttps://library.changeengine.com/moments/marcus-garvey-day-all-employees
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/marcus-garvey-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:National NonProfit Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nNational NonProfit Day\n📅 August 17 – National Nonprofit Day 💚🌍\nToday\, we celebrate the power of nonprofits\, the heart and hands of social change. Founded by Sherita J. Herling\, this day honors the countless organizations working tirelessly to uplift communities\, protect rights\, and build a better future. \nNonprofits are where passion meets purpose. They fill critical gaps\, advocate for justice\, and create opportunities where none existed. And in the Black community\, nonprofits and grassroots orgs are often the first responders to social\, economic\, and cultural challenges providing hope\, resources\, and a voice for those too often overlooked. \n🖤 At Support Black Charities\, our mission is to make sure these Black-led\, Black-serving\, and Black-focused organizations are seen\, supported\, and sustained. Our vetted Online Directory spans 160+ organizations in 18 countries each one making an impact in areas like: \n\n ✨ Education & youth empowerment\n ✨ Health & mental wellness\n ✨ Arts & culture\n ✨ Economic equity & food security\n ✨ Gender equality & justice \nToday\, we invite YOU to:\n ✅ Find an org that matches your values\, your passions\, your hobbies\, your cause.\n ✅ Support them through donations\, volunteering\, partnerships\, or simply amplifying their work on Social media.😉\n ✅ Show love to the people behind the mission\, the leaders\, staff\, and volunteers who keep hope alive every day. \n💻 Start your search now and be part of the change:\n 🌐 www.supportblackcharities.org/directory \nCheck out our BLOG for more info on how to Celebrate National Nonprofit Day: https://supportblackcharities.org/blog/national-nonprofit-day/\n  \nSupport SBC’s Work\n\n\n\n\n\nSBC is the only organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black-led\, Black serving\, and Black focus organizations worldwide while working to boost charitable giving within the global Black Community. \nHere’s how we are fulfilling our mission: \n\nWe are continuously engaging with active and impactful organizations to grow our online directory.\nWe feature organizations\, their programs\, their events\, or their executive/volunteer teams on Social Media to amplify their mission.\nWe bring attention to and raise awareness of issues or matters specific to the Black experience.\nWe look for valuable resources for organizations to share on our website’s Resource page. (Ex: grants\, funding\, courses\, etc.)\nWe actively promote our vetted directory to attract volunteers and potential donors to find Black organizations to support or engage with.\n\nYour support makes all this possible! \nDONATE
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-nonprofit-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
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SUMMARY:Republic of the Congo National Day
DESCRIPTION:Republic of the Congo National Day\n  \nNational Day is a public holiday observed in the Republic of Congo on 15 August. This is the day in 1960 when Congo gained its independence from the French and is\, therefore\, also called Independence Day. \nContact between what is now Congo and the West began when Portuguese explorers arrived in the late 1400s\, but active colonisation was begun by France in the late 1800s. By 1880\, France had declared a protectorate over the region\, and in 1892\, Congo became an official French overseas territory. In 1910\, French Congo was joined to French Equatorial Africa. \nWhile much of France was occupied by the Germans in World War II\, Brazzaville in Congo remained a stronghold of the Free French. In the midst of the war\, in 1944\, it was granted a degree of autonomy by the Free French government. \nIn 1958\, Congo became a separate country that was only loosely under French control. Finally\, the demands for full autonomy were granted to Republic of Congo in 1960.
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/republic-of-the-congo-national-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813
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CREATED:20220316T215657Z
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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:International Youth Day\nInternational Youth Day is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the SDGs and leave no one behind. International Youth Day will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity\, notably ageism\, which impacts young and old persons\, while having detrimental effects on society as a whole. \nWe must collaborate to foster successful and equitable intergenerational relations and partnerships to ensure “no one is left behind.” While intergenerational solidarity and concern for future generations is being called for in tackling global issues – with the UN Secretary-General recently putting forward new recommendations on renewed intergenerational solidarity\, including in Our Common Agenda – many challenges remain. \nInternational Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12\, and this year\, it falls on a Monday. The theme for this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day \nPlease consider supporting organizations working to elevate the lives of our youth worldwide:\nCanada\nCareers Education Empowerment \nOne Voice One Team \nDESTA Black Youth Network \nSouth Shore Youth Organization \nFrontlines Toronto \nRe-Imagine Ontario \nOasis Youth Care Programs \nLadyballers \nUSA\nThe New 3Rs \nThe Hidden Genius Project \nBlack Girls Smile \nBig Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program \nKenya \nReady Aiders Foundation \nRafiki Mwenma \nNigeria\nNaza Agape Foundation \nHelpers Social Development Foundation \n  \nEswatini \nThe Charity Good Vine \n  \nUnited Kingdom\nBlack Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK \nCaribbean\nReach Within \nEvery Mikkle Foundation \n  \nSee Full List Here \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/international-youth-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20240628T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T185302Z
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Day – Canada\n  \nEmancipation Day in Canada in 2024\n  \nOntario has been the only province to have marked Emancipation Day\, but now it is officially a federal day in Canada\, after members of parliament in the House of Commons voted unanimously in March 2021 to designate it nationwide for August 1st — denoting the day in 1834 that the Act came into effect. They cast 335 votes in favour and no abstentions or nay votes. \n  \nHistory of Emancipation Day\nThe British like other colonial powers had allowed the widespread practice of slavery to take place during the time of expansion to the new world. In 1772\, the ruling in the case of Somerset v Stewart determined that slavery was unsupported by the common law in England and Wales. While the ruling was not clear on the situation in other parts of the Empire\, this case was seen as a key turning point in the change towards emancipation. \nSlavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833\, which came into effect on August 1st 1834. The territories controlled at that time by the East India Company\, Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and St. Helen’s were excluded. Slavery was not abolished in these regions until 1843. \n\nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nThis holiday marks the end of slavery in the British Empire. \nIt is a public holiday in several Caribbean countries and although the holiday commemorates events that took place on August 1st 1834\, it may be celebrated on different days in these countries. \nOn this page\, we show a list of countries who observe the British Empire version of Emancipation. We also have separate Emancipation Day pages for Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. \nFor a wider view of Emancipation Day holidays\, our Day by Day Guide to Emancipation shows the dates for all versions. \nHistory of Emancipation Day\nThe British like other colonial powers had allowed the widespread practice of slavery to take place during the time of expansion to the new world. In 1772\, the ruling in the case of Somerset v Stewart determined that slavery was unsupported by the common law in England and Wales. While the ruling was not clear on the situation in other parts of the Empire\, this case was seen as a key turning point in the change towards emancipation. \nSlavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833\, which came into effect on August 1st 1834. The territories controlled at that time by the East India Company\, Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and St. Helen’s were excluded. Slavery was not abolished in these regions until 1843. \nWhile Emancipation Day was officially declared on August 1st 1834\, it took nearly five more years for people in the Caribbean to be really free. Slaves that were newly freed after emancipation were forced into apprenticeships\, where they had to continue to work uncompensated for their former slavers. Some accounts state that they were given a small stipend but still went through similar slavery working conditions. \nIt was in 1838 that apprenticeship ended\, that is\, four years after emancipation. And this was thanks to petitions by the Anti-Slavery Society\, leading to Parliament voting for full emancipation to begin from August 1\, 1838. In some places such as Antigua and Bermuda\, the colonial governments abolished apprenticeship and fully emancipated the enslaved in 1834. \nThere were some groups of people already living in freedom before Emancipation. Most of them were former soldiers. The Merikins were one of them. They were ex-slaves of the American south who were part of the British army in 1812. For helping fight against the former colonies\, they were rewarded with their freedom and land in the Princes Town and Moruga area on Trinidad. Africa-born soldiers who also served in the West India Regiment also had their freedom and land as rewards. \nThere were also the Mandingo people who also owned their own land and crops and bought the freedom of their fellow Mandingo people with the money they had. \n\nDid you know?\nThe first country in the world to observe a public holiday for Emancipation Day was Trinidad and Tobago\, when Emancipation Day replaced Discovery Day in 1985. \nRelated Holidays\nEmancipation Day is a public holiday in Tonga. It is celebrated on or around June 4th to mark the abolition of the serf system in Tonga by King George Tupuo on June 4th 1863. \nIn the United States of America\, Emancipation Day is a state holiday in Washington DC and is celebrated on the weekday closest to April 16th. As it can fall close to the annual tax return date\, Emancipation Day can often lead to a delay in the date that Americans need to file their tax returns. \n\nSource: https://www.thereisadayforthat.com/holidays/canada/emancipation-day
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/emancipation-day-canada-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20240603T160458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T160633Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Month
DESCRIPTION:Black Business Month\nHISTORY OF BLACK BUSINESS MONTH\nThe history of Black Business Month can be traced back to the year 2004\, when engineering entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan partnered with the president and executive editor of the scholarly publishing company eAccess Corp\,’ John William Templeton\, to start this annual event. The intention of the pair was to “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses\,” in order to highlight and empower Black business owners all over\, especially given the unique challenges faced by minority business owners. This stemmed from Jordan’s own personal experience of the struggle to gain financial backing and funding when he began his own firm in San Francisco in 1969. \n  \nBlack Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge and appreciate black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. \nWhen we celebrate the contribution of black business owners and entrepreneurs\, it pays homage to them and their legacies\, especially since celebrating this month recognizes the importance of black-owned businesses when it comes to contributing to the nation’s economy as well. Approximately 10% of all American businesses are black-owned\, and if we look at what statistics say about minority-owned businesses\, about 30% of these would belong to black business owners. The primary sectors in which black-owned businesses operate include health care\, social work\, repair and maintenance\, beauty salons\, restaurants\, and more. Although\, the types of innovative business is quickly changing. \n  \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/black-business-month/ \nLet’s support organizations that play a vital role supporting Black entrepreneurs all around the world:\nDRABPE – Ontario\, Canada \nDiffvelopement \nACBN – Canada \nCBCC – Canada \nHand In Hand Eastern Africa – Kenya \nBlack Business Live TV –  Canada \nDream Legacy Foundation –  Canada \nBusiness is Jammin – Halifax\, NS \nAfrica Centre – Alberta\, Canada \nGirls Get Going – Massachusetts\, United States \nImdoingit – Canada \nEmpower Her 101 – Canada \nUnited We Rise UK – England\, United Kingdom \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/black-business-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
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SUMMARY:National Minority Donor Awareness Day - organ donor
DESCRIPTION:National Minority Donor Awareness Day\n(organ donor) \n  \nHISTORY OF NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY\nNational Minority Donor Awareness Day is part of National Minority Donor Awareness Week. Both events were started as a way to increase organ donation among minority communities. National Minority Donor Awareness Week is observed in the first week of August each year to honor the contribution of multicultural donors and their families\, while also highlighting the urgent need from minority communities to register themselves as organ\, eye\, and tissue donors. Although it is not uncommon for a candidate to match a donor from another racial or ethnic group\, transplant success rates increase exponentially when organs are matched between members of the same ethnic background. This means that a dearth of organs donated by certain communities may lead to longer waiting periods for transplantation. \nWithin the African-American\, Asian\, Hispanic\, Native American\, and Pacific Islander-American communities\, experts have voiced concerns about the serious shortage of transplants. Minorities make up 57% of those on the organ waiting list and only 30% of the donor population. Minority patients are often at an increased need for transplants affecting the heart\, kidney\, pancreas\, and liver due to unavoidable or chronic conditions. Healthcare facilities take into consideration several factors when matching donors to recipients but blood type is the most critical component. Since ethnic groups tend to have similar blood types\, success rates increase when recipients are paired within the same ethnic or racial group. While one doesn’t have to depend only on donors of the same race for a successful transplant\, a similar ethnic or racial background makes the process smoother and more likely to be a success. \nYet another focus of the day includes acknowledging minorities who have donated. Along with educating people about the need to donate organs\, the day also encourages them to register themselves as donors. National Minority Donor Awareness Day also tries to inculcate good health habits in people so that there may be a decreased need for an organ transplant. \n  \nSource : https://nationaltoday.com/national-minority-donor-awareness-day/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the following organization:\nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry\n  \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-day-organ-donor/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20250722T050010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T162228Z
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Black Maternal Mental Health Week\nIt’s more than awareness: it’s healing\, justice\, and change. Black women are 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Their mental health deserves to be seen and supported. \nBlack Maternal Mental Health Week is observed annually from July 19th to 25th. This week aims to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy\, childbirth\, and postpartum. It’s a time to highlight the disparities in access to care and advocate for increased support and resources for this vulnerable population.  \nWe need to listen\,  care\, and  show up every day.\n✨ Postpartum doulas + Easy Access Clinic™️ = real support \nTo every Black mama:\nYou matter. Your mind matters. You are not alone. 🖤
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/black-maternal-mental-health-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
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SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada Day\n📅 July 1: Canada Day 🍁🇨🇦\n A day to reflect\, recognize\, and reimagine what unity looks like in action. \n🎯 Origin & Purpose:\n Canada Day marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867—but beyond fireworks and parades\, it’s also an opportunity to acknowledge the diverse voices that shape the country today. \n📊 Did You Know?\n 🔹 Black communities have been an integral part of Canadian history since the days of the Underground Railroad.\n 🔹 Today\, Black Canadians continue to drive progress in culture\, healthcare\, education\, and justice often while tackling systemic barriers. \n🖤 Why It Matters:\n Multiculturalism is a strength\, but visibility\, equity\, and representation matter too. At Support Black Charities\, we uplift the nonprofits\, grassroots orgs\, and change-makers building a more inclusive Canada from coast to coast. \n💡 This Canada Day\, explore and support Black-led orgs in your area and across the country. From youth programs to food justice to mental health support\, these orgs are creating impact daily. \n✨ Celebrate by amplifying their work and committing to action beyond the holiday. \nHere are some of  across Canada:\n📌 ONTARIO \n@onevoiceoneteam \n@acbn_canada \n@restcentres \n@parentsagainstdrivinghigh \n@drabpe.vine \n@ceetoronto \n@jacentre4girls \n@nacca_newmarket \n@cicaaicc \n@trpnow \n@shininglighteyouthcharity \n@bapn.stargaze \n  \n📌 QUEBEC \n@ellekre8 \n@ssyouthorg \n@wibcamontrealnpo \n@centretoussaint \n@destabyn \n  \n📌ALBERTA \n@africacentreyeg \n@rypcanada \n@acsgyyc \n@bridge2oasis \n@ladiesinthefamily \n@thefamilyadvocatescanada \n@actlab4dev \n  \n📌 BRITISH COLUMBIA \n@odihi \n@ilandfest \n  \n📌NOVA SCOTIA \n@bijyouth \n  \n📌 MANITOBA \n@acomi_inc \n  \n📌ALL CANADA \n@fbcfcn \n@kcacanada \n@dreamlegacyfdn \n@blackgirlhockeyclubca \n@supportblackcharities 😊 \n  \n🔗 Browse the FULL list of Black-led organizations in Canada on our website:\n supportblackcharities.org/search/?search=canada \n 
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/canada-day-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20240628T203624Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Multiculturalism Day\n  \n📅 June 27: Canadian Multiculturalism Day 🇨🇦🌍A celebration of the mosaic that makes this country vibrant\, resilient\, and beautifully complex. \n🎯 Origin & PurposeEstablished in 2002 by the Government of Canada\, this day recognizes the rich diversity of cultures that shape Canadian society. It’s a moment to uplift inclusion\, equity\, and shared belonging across all communities. \n📊 Did You Know?🔹 Canada is home to more than 250 ethnic origins.🔹 Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s identity since the days of the Underground Railroad.🔹 The Black population in Canada is as diverse as the continent and islands we descend from—and we are not a monolith. \n🖤 Why This Matters for the Black CommunityAt SBC\, we know multiculturalism is a strength. Our directory includes Black-led organizations from 18+ countries and representing 21+ ethnicities—each with their own stories\, flavors\, sounds\, and languages. \nFrom jollof rice to rice & peas\, from Afrobeats to reggae\, from Creole to Twi\, from patois to French\, the African and Caribbean diasporas offer vibrant and distinct cultures that are deeply woven into the Canadian identity—across provinces and generations. \nSupport Black-led orgs from 18+ countries and 21+ ethnicities doing the work in Canada and beyond. Explore their stories. Learn their history. Share their impact. \n📢 This Multiculturalism Day\, let’s celebrate the variety within the culture\, not just diversity on paper.🔗 Browse our directory: www.supportblackcharities.org/directory \n❤️💛💚#CanadianMulticulturalismDay #SupportBlackCharities #BlackInCanada #AfroCaribbeanCulture #AfricanDiaspora #MulticulturalCanada #BlackCultureMatters #SBCDirectory #UnityInDiversity #BlackExcellence #CelebrateDifference #InclusionMatters #JollofToRiceAndPeas \nMulticulturalism in Canada\nMulticulturalism is one of Canada’s great strengths. \n  \nSource: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada/multiculturalism-day.html
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/canadian-multiculturalism-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
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SUMMARY:Madagascar Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Madagascar Independence Day\n  \nMadagascar celebrates its Independence Day every 26 June. This is the date in 1960 when the complete independence of Madagascar from France was achieved and recognized. \nThe Ancient and Medieval history of Madagascar includes settlement by black Africans\, Arab traders\, and Austronesians from the Southeast Asian region of Borneo. But its modern history begins with its discovery by Portuguese explorers in 1500. \nIt was the French\, however\, and not the Portuguese who colonised Madagascar\, although there was some early British influence on nearby small islands. The French influence began in the 1600’s and 1700’s\, but it was only in 1895 that France conquered much of the island and the following year that they officially annexed Madagascar. \nA major revolt broke out against French rule in 1897\, but failed. Then an even bigger revolt broke out in 1947\, but also ultimately failed. But finally\, Madagascar was granted partial self-rule in 1958 and total self-rule in 1960\, after their push for independence simply would not be dismissed.
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/madagascar-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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CREATED:20240527T201230Z
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous People's Day
DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous People’s Day\nNational Aboriginal Day\, now National Indigenous Peoples Day\, was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada\, Roméo LeBlanc\, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. \nOn June 21st\, we pay special attention to National Indigenous People’s Day\, a day for all Canadians to honour and celebrate the legacy\, diverse cultures and exceptional contributions of First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis Peoples. \nAbout National Indigenous Peoples Day\nFor generations\, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. \nNational Aboriginal Day\, now National Indigenous Peoples Day\, was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada\, Roméo LeBlanc\, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups: \n\nin 1982\, the National Indian Brotherhood\, now the Assembly of First Nations\, called for the creation of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day\nin 1995\, the Sacred Assembly\, a national conference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people chaired by Elijah Harper\, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples\nalso in 1995\, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples Day\n\nOn June 21\, 2017\, the Prime Minister issued a statement announcing the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day. \nNational Indigenous Peoples Day is part of the Celebrate Canada program\, which also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24\, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1. \nThe Government of Canada provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events\, as well as for commemorations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \n  \nSource: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967\n  \n#NIPD
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day - Canada
DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous Peoples Day
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20220316T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150953Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth African American Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth African American Emancipation Day\n  \n📅 June 19: Juneteenth – Freedom Day 🖤❤️💚\n A day of remembrance. A day of celebration. A day of truth. \n🎯 Origin & Purpose\n Juneteenth (a blend of “June” and “nineteenth”) marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas and announced the end of slavery—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. \nThis bittersweet moment ended 246 years of legal enslavement\, but also exposed the harsh reality of delayed freedom and broken promises for Black Americans. \n📜 Official Recognition:\n In 2021\, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States\, an overdue acknowledgment of a pivotal moment in American history. \n📊 Did You Know?\n 🔹 Juneteenth has its own flag\, symbolizing freedom\, hope\, and a new beginning for Black Americans.\n 🔹 The tradition of BBQs\, reunions\, and gatherings on Juneteenth began as a way to reconnect families separated during slavery.\n 🔹 Many countries in the Pan-African diaspora now observe Juneteenth in solidarity.\n 🔹 For Black communities\, Juneteenth is a time to celebrate resilience and reflect on ongoing struggles for justice. \n🖤 Why It Matters Today\n Juneteenth is not just history—it’s a mirror. It calls us to examine how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. From systemic racism to generational trauma\, the legacy of enslavement continues to impact Black communities globally. \n💡 Take action:\n This Juneteenth\, don’t just post—learn\, reflect\, and amplify. Support Black-led nonprofits. Discover untold stories. Invest in freedom—because equity is still unfinished business. \n🔗 Learn more: https://supportblackcharities.org/event/juneteenth-african-american-emancipation-day/ \n#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EmancipationDay #BlackHistory365 #SupportBlackCharities #PanAfricanPride #BlackLiberation #ReflectAndCelebrate #BlackCulture #BlackCommunity #SocialJustice #FreedomIsNow \n  \nJune 19 is a time for Black American celebration\, but Black liberation holidays happen throughout the pan-African diaspora.  \nSource : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
URL:https://supportblackcharities.org/event/juneteenth-african-american-emancipation-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTSTAMP:20260605T175229
CREATED:20220617T002538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T185411Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of the African Child
DESCRIPTION:International Day of the African Child\n\n\nThe Day of the African Child has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991\, when it was first initiated by the OAU Organisation of African Unity. It honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day. It also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children. \nIn Soweto\, South Africa\, on June 16\, 1976\, about ten thousand black school children marched in a column more than half a mile long\, protesting the poor quality of their education and demanding their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of young students were shot\, the most famous of which being Hector Pieterson. More than a hundred people were killed in the protests of the following two weeks\, and more than a thousand were injured. \nOn June 16 every year\, governments\, NGOs\, international organizations and other stakeholders gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the full realization of the rights of children in Africa. For 2014\, the theme chosen returns to the roots of the movement: A child-friendly\, quality\, free\, and compulsory education for all children in Africa \n\nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_the_African_Child \n\n  \nCeSAHA \nThe Good Vine \nHelper’s Foundation \nNaza  Foundation \nThe Peter Foundation – Kenya \nReady Aiders \n\n  \n 
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