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SUMMARY:Earth Hour
DESCRIPTION:Earth Hour\nEarth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals\, communities\, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights\, for one hour\, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day towards the end of March\, as a symbol of commitment to the planet. \nGet involved all year long by supporting these organizations: \nAfri’Ka For Life: dedicated to recycling efforts and planting trees in Gabon\, Africa \nMadiba & Nature: dedicated to recycling plastic bottles and re purposing them in boats or furniture in Cameroon\, Africa \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/earth-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day\nIWD 2024 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity\nImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion for #IWD2024\nCelebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.\nIWD belongs to everyone\, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.\nSource: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ \n  \nThe Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is Invest in women: Accelerate progress. \nIt’s a call to action and a reminder that gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier\, more prosperous\, and more inclusive communities. \n  \nThis year Support Black Charities wants to celebrate women‘s achievements specifically by recognizing Black women non-profit leaders and acknowledging their continued impact on our community. \nPlease meet this amazing group of women. Support their mission by contributing or getting involved with their respective organizations: \nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre – Sandra Adjou – Ontario\, Canada \nOntario Black History Society – Natasha Henry – Ontario\, Canada \nDufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Health Commission – Rebecca Desir  – Florida\, USA \nGlobal United Diaspora – Nia Muhammad – Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean) \nImpact Jamaica – Kam W. – Jamaica \nSTEM Education Fund – E. Darlene Rogers – Delaware\, USA \nBlack Physicians of Tomorrow – Kimberley Benn – Ontario\, Canada \nNaza Agape Foundation00 – Prayer Nwagboso Ikegwuonu- Nigeria & Ghana\, Africa \nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association – Jerisha Grant-Hall – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack America Cares – Kimberly Holmes – Maryland\, USA \nThe Reading Partnership – Camesha Cox \nThe Black Outreach Collective – Meagan Bennett \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta  – Sharon Cornwall \nSTEMHub Foundation  – Adeola Olubamiji\, Ph.D \nThe Komenda Project – Sharon and Natalie French \nFreedomSchool – Toronto – LeRoi Newbold & Nauoda Robinson \nWest Island Black Community Association – Norma Husbands & Margaret Jolly \nAtlanta GLOW – Ashlie James \nPretty Purposed – Bianca Myrick \nBlack Philanthropy Month – Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland \nAfrican Communities of Manitoba Inc. – Titi Tijani \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – Patience Magagula \nDIFFvelopment – Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo \nDESTA Black Youth Network – Kassandra Kernisan \nRoots Community Services – Angela Carter \nEvery Mikkle Foundation – Dr. Rachel V. Brown \nGirls For A Change – Angela Patton \nLady Ballers Camp – Toyo Ajibolade \nSisterReach – Cherisse Scott \nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres – Dagma Koyi \nBlack Business and Professional Association – Nadine Spencer \nDiverse International Women of Color – Alhia D. Harris \nDiversity In Aquatics – Miriam Lynch \nBrAIDS for AIDS – Stachen Frederick \nBLAM Charity  – Ife Thompson \nShelley Cares Foundation – Michelle Berry \nWeston Frontlines Centre – Stachen Frederick \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation – Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green \nThe New 3Rs\,Inc. – Dr. Star B \nThe Next Gen Come Up – Anya Dillard \nDufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson \nCareer Education Empowerment – Agapi Gessesse \nUbuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta – Dieulita Datus \nAfri’Ka For Life – Charla Crater \nThe Killough Legacy – Toni Killough \nIMDOINGIT – Dami Eluyera \nLIFE Foundation – Kandice Henry \nGet Girls Going – Nana Younge \nJean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment – Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi \nAfrican Caribbean Medical Mentors – Monique Wheatle \nPlanting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute – Dr. Artika Tyner \nEmpowherto Inc – Janeen Brown \nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc – Martine Jean-Baptiste \nAfrican Community Housing and Development – Hamdi Abdulle \nBeauty Marks For Girls – Jennifer Jones \nAvery & Aubrey’s Way – Tameika Thomas \nBlack Girl Hockey Club – R. Renee Hess \nBlack Mental Health Connections – Aishah Seivwright \nCommunity Renewal Society – Rev. Dr. Waltrina N. Middleton \nBIPOC Intentional Community Council – Crystal Farmer \nCDB Scholarship Foundation\, Inc. – Khadijah Butler \nHand in Hand Eastern Africa – Catherine Owinyi \nPan African Think Tank – C. Nichole \nSupport Black Charities – Anick Silencieux
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SUMMARY:Ghana Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Ghana Independence Day\nGhana Independence Day is celebrated every year on March 6. It is a public holiday for the citizens of Ghana and also widely celebrated among Ghanaians living abroad. If March 6 falls on a weekend\, the following Monday will also be observed as a holiday. Ghana Independence Day is also known as Ghana National Day. The celebrations commemorate Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The day is celebrated in public office with carnivals\, parades\, and other events. Private citizens celebrate the day with music and food\, and some may even hoist the national flag at home. \nHISTORY OF GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY\nBefore the arrival of the Europeans\, Ghana was home to the Ashanti\, a powerful tribe in the region. Many different ancient Ghanaian tribes settled in areas that had an abundance of natural resources\, including gold and ivory. These precious commodities are what attracted colonists and lured them to come to the shores of Ghana. While the Portuguese had been the first to establish a settlement in the region\, the allure of the local riches led to a struggle for control between many European nations. In 1874\, Britain took control over parts of the country\, and Ghana was renamed the British Gold Coast. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/ghana-independence-day/\n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working in the community in Ghana:\nThe Komenda Project\nEirene Foundation\nAnimal Advocacy Africa\nAnimal Welfare League\nGlobal United Diaspora\nNaza Agape Foundation\nHoopz to Greatness – African Basketball Camp\, Inc.\nFriendzone Foundation / Youth & Skills Africa
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/ghana-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
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SUMMARY:Black Mental Health Week - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Black Mental Health Week\nIt’s time to confront the mental health effects of racism against Black Canadians.\n\n\n\n\nSource :  Blackmentalhealthweek.ca/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy:\nIt’s overdue. After generations of anti-Black racism\, it’s still a year-round problem for Black Torontonians. An annual day to confront its effects on mental health in Black communities is only a first step. The first Monday in March\, every year after. \n\nThis year’s theme\, ‘Growth and Reflection\,’ ties in with the final year of the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent. Black Mental Health Week is the perfect opportunity to raise our voices and bring awareness to the effects of systemic\, anti-Black racism on mental health and wellness. \n\nLearn more here : https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackMentalHealthDay \n#BlackMentalHealthDay \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations in Canada working to raise awareness on Black Mental Health within the community: \nOne Voice One Team\nBlack Mental Health Connections\nThe Black Outreach Collective\nThe Good Guides\nGeneration Chosen\nKeep6ix\nLady Ballers Camp\nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC\nEmpowherto Inc\nThe Power To Be International\nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres\n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-mental-health-day-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
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SUMMARY:National World Teen Mental Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:National World Teen Mental Wellness Day \n  \nWorld Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with. This Day is about making efforts to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming increasingly common. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/world-teen-mental-wellness-day/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-world-teen-mental-wellness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
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SUMMARY:Black People’s Day of Action - UK
DESCRIPTION:Black People’s Day of Action – UK\nHistory\nOn Sunday 18th January 1981 a house fire at 439 New Cross Road resulted in the deaths of 13 young black Londoners as they were celebrating the 16th birthday of Yvonne Ruddock\, one of the victims. One survivor died nearly two years later\, bringing the official death count to 14. \nThe fire came at the end of a decade of conflict between young black people and the police who often treated black victims of crime as criminals themselves. As a result\, there was little confidence that the police would act quickly to investigate suspects. \nThe rallying cry “13 Dead\, Nothing Said” refers to the fact that this tragic loss of young black lives was barely noted by the national media\, accustomed to portraying black people as trouble-makers and criminals. Nor was there any word of condolence from Margaret Thatcher\, the prime minister. \nOn January 25th\, a meeting was called to discuss the response to the tragedy. The New Cross Massacre Action Committee was set up and plans were made for a national demonstration to be held on 2 March. This would be called the Black People’s Day of Action. \n2 March 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the historic ‘Black People’s Day of Action’ when an estimated 15\,000 people from all over the UK marched in solidarity with the victims of the New Cross Fire and their families. \nDescribed as ‘the largest black demonstration’ in British history\, the Black People’s Day of Action march began in New Cross\, filing past 439 New Cross Road\, the site of the fire that led to the tragic deaths of 14 young people\, towards Hyde Park via the Houses of Parliament and Fleet Street. \nSource: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/racism-racialisation/black-peoples-day-action-1981-online-exhibition
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-peoples-day-of-action-uk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
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SUMMARY:National Nutrition Month
DESCRIPTION:National Nutrition Month\nA nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, National Nutrition Month®\, held annually in March\, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The Academy’s National Nutrition Month® press releases feature information for the media on activities and messages that the Academy highlights every March — along with events and initiatives around RDN Day and NDTR Day. \nNational Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week\, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition. \nThe theme for National Nutrition Month® 2024 is “Beyond the Table.” \nSource: https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month \n  \nPlease support organizations that provide food security and nutrition to our community:\nMaji Na Ufanisi – Water And Development -Kenya\, Africa \nReady Aiders Foundation – Kenya\, Africa \nHelpers Social Development Foundation – Nigeria\, Africa \nImpact Jamaica – Georgia\, USA – Montego Bay\, Jamaica \nBlack Yield – Virginia\, USA \nShelley Cares Foundation – Ontario\, Canada \n4MyCityInc – Maryland\, USA \nDesta Black youth Network – Montreal\, Quebec \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-nutrition-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month - USA
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month\nBetween 1988 and 1994\, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995\, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” \nThe Library of Congress\, National Archives and Records Administration\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, National Gallery of Art\, National Park Service\, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study\, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. \nSource: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ \n  \nPlease support and engage with the many organization led by Black Women today:\nLeadership -> Black Women-led organizations \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/womens-history-month-usa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nZero Discrimination Day\nHistory of Zero Discrimination Day\nIn the year 2013\, The Zero Discrimination Day was organized by the director of UNAIDS or the United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS\, Michel Sidibé on the occasion of World’s AIDS Day. The first Zero Discrimination Day was celebrated in the year 2014 on the 1st of March. The main motive to established this day by United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS or UNAIDS was to work with the discrimination against the people who were affected by AIDS or HIV and also to bring equality in every person all over the world in every prospect because we all have equal rights and somehow we were distracted by having the proper knowledge and humanity to prevent this discrimination from political-economic educational even social rights and policies at the same time. \n1 March this year is the tenth anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day. Upholding everyone’s rights is the responsibility of us all. Everyone can play a part in ending discrimination. On 1 March\, and across the whole month of March\, events\, activities and messages will remind the world of this vital lesson and call to action: to protect everyone’s health\, protect everyone’s rights. \nSymbol of Zero Discrimination Day\nThe symbol of Empty Discrimination Day was a butterfly given by the United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS and this symbol highlights the problem of every society throughout the world while discriminating people with their sexual orientation\, income\, gender\, color\, religion\, health status\, gender\, religion\, age and many other prospects. \nZero Discrimination Day Theme 2024\nOn 1 March\, and across the whole month of March\, events\, activities and messages will remind the world of this vital lesson and call to action: to protect everyone’s health\, protect everyone’s rights. \nSources: \nhttps://www.sarkariploy.com/zero-discrimination-day \nhttps://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/zero-discrimination-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240225T000000
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SUMMARY:SBC Presents: A Wakanda Experience - A Night of Unity and Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:  \nHybrid event : In-Person & Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate/Time:\nSat\, Feb 24\, 2024 7:00 PM – Sun\, Feb 25\, 2024 12:00 AM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nTropicana Community Services – 1385 Huntingwood Drive Toronto\, ON M1S 3J1\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we transport you to the enchanting world of Wakanda! Immerse yourself in a celebration of unity and empowerment\, inspired by the vibrant culture of this fictional African nation. \nOn Saturday\, February 24\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM EST\, the event will kick off at Tropicana Community Services – 1385 Huntingwood Dr. Prepare to be captivated by various engaging activities and entertainment that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. \nExperience the rich traditions of Wakanda through live music performances\, captivating dance routines\, and a showcase of stunning African art. Indulge in a Cocktail-style event\, featuring flavors and spices that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Wakanda. \nThroughout the night\, we will share details about SBC and the impactful B3 organizations they serve. Engage with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights that will ignite positive change in your own life and community. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Wakanda and be part of a night that will leave a lasting impact in-person or virtually. Join us for A Wakanda Experience – A Night of Unity and Empowerment and let’s come together to create a brighter future! \n  \n🔈Menu by Celebrity Chef  Rob Rainford\n🔈Hosted by the voice of SBC & Toronto’s Very Own Comedian Jay Martin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n👉🏿Stay tuned  – more details announced every week \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n✨SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: \n\nPlatinum Sponsor – $15\,000\nGold Sponsor – $10\,000\nSilver Sponsor – $5\,000\nCustomized Sponsor – $250 – $4\,999\n\nDownload/View Sponsorship Package\nEvent Volunteer opportunities available \n  \n\n\n  \n✨INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THE EVENT? \n\n\n👉🏾 Check out the Event Volunteers Positions available \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✨IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: \n🔥Early Early Bird Discount – CAD $125 $100 +excl. tax/fees limited quantity available \n🎟️Full Price – CAD $175  $125+excl. tax/fees  \nPurchase Your Ticket Now\n  \n✨FREE VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: \n🌐 Can’t attend in-person but still want to take in all the action and participate online.  \nReserve Your VIRTUAL Ticket
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
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SUMMARY:World day of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:World day of Social Justice\nWorld Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice\, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty\, exclusion\, gender inequality\, unemployment\, human rights\, and social protections. \nSocial justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality\, or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender\, age\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, culture or disability. \nFor the United Nations\, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN System’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all\, through employment\, social protection\, social dialogue\, and fundamental principles and rights at work. \nSource: https://canwach.ca/event/world-day-of-social-justice/2022-02-20/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting these organizations assisting our community :\nEnable the Disable Action: Democratic Republic of Congo\, Africa \nThe Black Outreach Collective: Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Legal Action Centre: Ontario\, Canada \nKeep6ix: Ontario\, Canada \nI Grow Chicago: Illinois\, USA \nThe Next Gen Come Up: USA \nEquiticity: Illinois\, USA \nBeauty Marks For Girls  –  South Carolina\, USA \nThe Killough Legacy \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-day-of-social-justice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Gambia Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Gambia Independence Day\nGambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia’s liberation from the British Empire. After centuries of colonization and exploitation\, The Gambia finally gained the right to self-governance on February 18\, 1965. The day also marks the end of the British colonization of West Africa and a new dawn for the subcontinent. The day is a public holiday and celebrations are observed across the nation. Marches are held in McCarthy Square in Banjul\, and civil dignitaries offer their salutations in front of the President. \nGambia is a small West African country\, bounded by Senegal\, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It’s known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys\, leopards\, hippos\, hyenas and rare birds. The capital\, Banjul\, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches.  \n  \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/gambia-independence-day
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/gambia-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Random Act of Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Random Act of Kindness Day\nEach year on February 17th\, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals\, groups\, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. Help make kindness the norm® at school\, home and work. \nThe movement of Random Acts of Kindness inspires people every day. As a favorite celebration for many\, people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only do the acts of kindness bring joy to the receiver\, but they spread positive reactions to the giver\, too! \nOur research found that the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness. \nIn New Zealand\, where this day originated\, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on September 1st. However\, it is also recognized by some on other days throughout the year. Nevertheless\, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year. \nSource: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-random-acts-of-kindness-day-february-17/ 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/random-act-of-kindness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day\nLove makes the world go round\nToday is the perfect time to spread some love around ! \nBe a Philanthropist. Make an Impact today and participate in our Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI). \nDonate Once\, Impact Many
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/valentine-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Black Love Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Love Day (BLD)\n 31st Year –  Black Love Day\, Feb. 13\, 2024\n\nAAHA’s theme in 2024 for the 30th Anniversary of Black Love Day is “Black Love Heals 365.” This\nmessage encourages communities of color\, especially\, but all communities\, to use the higher vibration of\nlove as a mental health solution to help us heal the disconnection so many feel; to help us reconcile our\ndifferences for better relationships and to use its healing value of creating inner peace which fosters greater\nresilience in these turbulent times.\nAyo Handy-Kendi\, 64\, is the founder of the African American Holiday Association\, a non-profit that seeks to preserve black culture through tradition and ritual. Handy-Kendi\, who also goes by Mama Ayo\, created Black Love Day in 1993 as an alternative holiday for black people to celebrate and love one another at a time of year when love is already in the air. \nBlack Love Day has risen to prominence  in recent years\, the holiday has become a popular hashtag affirming many forms of black love on Twitter and Instagram #BLD. \nThe celebrations have now expanded to include white people to “show love in action on Black Love Day\,” thanks to a suggestion made by Handy-Kendi’s significant other. This inclusivity was needed so that both\, the blacks and the whites\, could heal their relationships and return to love. This necessitated that the whites examine their white privilege and racial attitudes. Today\, on social media\, Black Love Day has become a popular hashtag\, thereby helping to spread more awareness about the day. \nLearn more: http://www.africanamericanholidays.org/blackloveday.html\nOther sources:\nhttps://nationaltoday.com/black-love-day/\nhttps://blackbooksmatter.com/black-love-day-celebrated/#:~:text=Every%20Feb.\,%2C%20goodwill%2C%20faithfulness%20%26%20endurance.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-love-day-bld/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week\nFebruary 112 – 16\, 2024 \n\n\n\nSexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (SRH Week) is a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada. \nSRH Week will take place from February 112 – 16\, 2024 with the theme Get the Facts! \n\n\n\nThroughout history\, advocacy has been essential to improving access to sexual and reproductive health care and ensuring that our human rights are upheld. Advocacy means trying to make changes. We can advocate to build support for a cause\, to influence leaders and decision makers\, to build an environment that enables all of us to exercise our rights\, or to change laws and policies.\n\n\nIn Canada and all over the world\, advocates fought and are still fighting for access to contraceptives\, abortion decriminalization\, effective treatments for HIV\, gender-affirming surgeries\, comprehensive sex-ed\, to stop harmful practices\, and more. So much progress has been made due to the tireless work of people who wanted better for themselves and their communities. So much is still left to do so that no one is left behind. \nThis year\, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week puts the spotlight on changemakers who have led us\, inspired us\, and worked hard to transform people’s lives. This year\, we celebrate the crucial role of advocates\, agitators\, and activists in making the world a place where everyone can be healthy and thrive. We hope this campaign inspires you all to continue agitating\, advocating\, and resisting! \n\nSource : https://www.actioncanadashr.org/\n  \nPlease support the organization that work to raise awareness on Sexual & Reproductive Health:\nSisterReach: USA \nAtlanta GLOW: USA \nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc (FAHM): HAITI & USA \nWalkfree Children’s Foundation: AFRICA \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC: CANADA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/sexual-and-reproductive-health-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220316T215647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T020226Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Women and Girls in Science\nOn 11 February\, the United Nations\, partners worldwide\, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Day focuses on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals\, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nIn order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls\, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. \nLearn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to assist and elevate girls and women in STEM: \nGlobal United Diaspora: Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean) \nDESTA Black Youth Network: Quebec\, Canada \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta: Alberta\, Canada \nSTEMHub Foundation: Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Physicians of Tomorrow Ontario\, Canada \nEmpowerment Squared : Hamilton\, Canada & Liberia\, Africa \nCanadian Multicultural Inventors Museum\, Canada \nSTEM Education Fund: Delaware\, USA \nGirls For A Change: Virginia\, USA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220316T215709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T134503Z
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SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day \n#NBHAAD\nThe Strategic Leadership Council plans NBHAAD each year. \nThis observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education\, testing\, community involvement\, and treatment among black communities. \nThe first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention\, care\, and treatment in communities of color. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS within the community: \n  \nHelpers Social Development Foundation – Nigeria\, Africa \nLife Worth Vision: Uganda\, Africa \nAfro Canadian Positive Network Of BC – Ontario\, Canada \nBrAIDS for AIDS – Ontario\, Canada \nSister Reach  – Tennessee\, USA \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220316T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T134612Z
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SUMMARY:Grenada Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Grenada Independence Day\n  \nIndependence Day of Grenada is a public holiday on 7 February. It is celebrated with parades and ceremonies to commemorate Grenada’s Independence from the United Kingdom in 1974. The 45th anniversary was in 2019. \nHistory:  \nGrenada had been occupied by various European nations since the start colonization of the new world in the sixteenth century. In 1649\, France took full control of the island becoming one of the wealthiest colonies due to its sugar production. \nIt has been an important part of the Caribbean for centuries\, having earned the name “the Spice Island” for its wealth of nutmeg\, allspice\, clove and cinnamon. While spices are still important to Grenada’s commerce\, the island is getting fresh attention for its tourism and nature-based attractions. \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working locally in Grenada: \nReach Within   – Grenada
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/grenada-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220316T215705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T135602Z
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SUMMARY:Rosa Parks Day
DESCRIPTION:Rosa Parks Day\nRosa Parks Day is celebrated annually on February 4 in California and Missouri\, which is the birthday of Rosa Parks\, while in Ohio\, Oregon\, and Texas\, the day is celebrated on December 1st every year – the day she was arrested for her activism. Rosa Parks Day 2024 falls on a Sunday. \nRosa Parks Day is an American observance to honor civil rights activist Rosa Parks\, who was known for refusing to give up her seat on a bus. \nRosa Parks Day promotes equal opportunities\, civil rights\, and fairness across all communities. \nOver the years\, the Rosa Parks bus has become a symbol of the fight for equal rights. It has been fully restored and is now displayed in the Henry Ford Museum. Rosa Parks’ Day\, on February 4\, is also known as the Day of Courage. \n  \nWho Was Rosa Parks?\nRosa Parks was an African-American woman who played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the United States of America. She is famously known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement” for her brave and defiant act of refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus in 1955. She was arrested due to her act of civil disobedience\, which in turn ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott\, a 381-day-long protest against the unjust segregation laws that ruled public transportation in the city. \nThe Montgomery Bus Boycott was a significant turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and ultimately led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 1956 that declared racial segregation on public buses unconstitutional. Rosa Parks’ actions and her unwavering commitment to justice catalyzed change\, inspiring a generation of activists to join the fight against racial discrimination and injustice. \nDespite facing personal challenges and backlash from those who opposed her activism\, Parks remained steadfast in her commitment to social justice and became a symbol of courage\, resilience\, and determination. She continued to work actively in the Civil Rights Movement\, serving as an inspiration and role model to many. Rosa Parks’ legacy is a reminder of the power of individual actions to effect change and the importance of standing up for what is right\, even in the face of adversity. \nSource: https://www.twinkl.ca/event/rosa-parks-day-usa-2024# \n  \nConsider supporting these organizations fighting for civil right:  \nBlack Legal Action Centre – Canada \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/rosa-parks-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220316T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T020558Z
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SUMMARY:World Cancer Day
DESCRIPTION:World Cancer Day\n#WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill\n10 million people die each year from cancer. \nThat’s more than HIV/AIDS\, malaria and tuberculosis combined. \nBy 2030\, experts project cancer deaths to rise to 13 million. \nIf we don’t act. \n2022-2024 theme: \nClose the Care Gap\nThis World Cancer Day\, we recognise the power of working together. \nWe know that every single one of us has the ability to make a difference\, large or small\, and that together we can make real progress in reducing the global impact of cancer. \nThis 4 February\, we call on you\, whoever and wherever you are\, to play your part in creating a cancer-free world.  \nThis World Cancer Day\, what will you do to close the gap in cancer care? \n  \n2024: Together\, we challenge those in power\nThe last year of our campaign is all about bringing attention to a higher level—literally. We will raise our voices to engage our leaders. Now that we have knowledge and a united community by our side\, we are ready to shake the very foundations of injustice—to become lifelong advocates fully equipped to push for lasting change.   \nTogether\, we will make sure our leaders know that we demand a commitment to prioritizing cancer\, to creating innovative strategies designed to confront inequity and to investing our resources to achieve a just and cancer-free world. We will call on leaders to eliminate health inequities by addressing their root causes\, ensuring that everyone has access to quality health services when\, where and how they need them.   \n  \nSource: https://www.worldcancerday.org/about/2022-2024-world-cancer-day-campaign \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to raise awareness on Cancer and Health related issues within the community: \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation     – USA \nBlack Health Commission – USA \nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry – Worldwide \nCentre for Sustainable Access to Health in Africa – Nigeria\, Africa \nThe Oladele Foundation – Alberta\, Canada
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-cancer-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20230125T063538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T015559Z
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SUMMARY:National Girls and Women in Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:National Girls and Women in Sports Day\nNational Girls and Women in Sports Day\, abbreviated as N.G.W.S.D.\, is observed on February 1 this year and it is all about breaking the gender stereotypes built around the sports industry. Have you ever felt sidelined from some kind of a sport due to the fact that you are a girl? N.G.W.S.D. is all about the narrative that women belong in every aspect of sports. Keep supporting\, celebrating\, and inspiring others by being fearless and playing like a girl\, because what better way is there to play? \nSupport yourself or other women find scholarships in sports or many other fields and encourage them about learning\, Scholaroo has a researched list of scholarships from around the globe to find you your best suited scholarship. \nFebruary 1\, 2023\, marks the 37th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active\, to realize their full power. The confidence\, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. WSF is coming out of 2022\, emboldened by a year-long celebration of Title IX’s 50th Anniversary. This year’s event will serve as the kickoff for the next 50 as we build on the landmark law so future generations understand their rights to equal access and opportunity. \nSource: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/about-ngwsd/\nPlease support the organizations assisting and elevating girls and women in sports: \nLady Ballers: CANADA \nBlack Girls Hockey Club: USA & CANADA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Black History Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month 2024\n– Events Calendar –\n  \nThe theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. \nAnnouncing a dedicated Black History Month 2024 – Events Calendar Page to highlight the incredible initiatives and events hosted by Black-led & Black-serving organizations listed on our directory. It is featuring organizations only in Canada & United States where BHM is officially honored. The Calendar has \nDue to overwhelming interest and amount of emails inquiries  received\, we’ve decided to streamline the process and provide a central platform for individuals and businesses to discover and engage with events during BHM 2024. This initiative perfectly aligns with our mission to amplify the online visibility of Black organizations\, and we are eager to feature these event prominently.🚀 \nResources and source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month\n  \nPlease support the organizations that are mostly active during Black History Month:\nCanadian Multicultural Inventors Museum \nOntario Black History Society \nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre \nFreedomSchool – Toronto \nThe New 3Rs
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-history-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Literacy Day\n  \nFamily Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. \nDid you know? \nFamily Literacy Day was created in 1999 by the non-profit group ABC Life Literacy Canada. \n  \nPlease consider supporting the following organizations:  \n\nThe Komenda Project: Ghana\, Africa \nHelpers Social Development Foundation: Nigeria\, Africa \nThe Reading Partnership: Ontario\, Canada \n\nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta: Alberta\, Canada \n\n\nAfrican Communities of Manitoba Inc.: Manitoba\, Canada \nEmpowherto Inc: Ontario\, Canada & Florida\, USA \nFreedomSchool – Toronto : Ontario\, Canada \n\nPlanting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute:  (Minneapolis\, USA) \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/family-literacy-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20220402T184122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T171820Z
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SUMMARY:World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
DESCRIPTION:World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture\nHeld every year on 24 January\, World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world\, and promotes them as an effective lever for sustainable development\, dialogue and peace. As a rich source of the world’s shared heritage\, promoting African and Afrodescendant culture is  crucial for the development of the continent\, and for humanity as a whole. \nSource: https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/africanafrodescendantculture \n  \nPlease consider supporting organizations working to preserve\, share and celebrate our Afro culture: \nOntario Black History Society\nThe New 3Rs\,Inc.\nAfriKin Foundation Inc\nCanadian Multicultural Inventors Museum\nAfrican Communities of Manitoba Inc.\nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre\nDiverse International Women of Color\nCollective Music Nation\nBlack Yield Institute\nBlack Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK\n  \n  \n✨✨✨ WANT TO MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY? ✨✨✨\nPlease donate to Support Black Charities as we continue to make a difference that directly benefits and elevates the people of African and Caribbean descent worldwide.\nDONATE \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-day-for-african-and-afrodescendant-culture/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:International Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Education\n\n\n2024 celebrations\n\n\nThe sixth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24 January 2024 under the theme “learning for lasting peace”. \n\n Building on the global momentum generated by the UN Transforming Education Summit in September 2022\, this year’s Day will call for maintaining strong political mobilization around education and chart the way to translate commitments and global initiatives into action. Education must be prioritized to accelerate progress towards all the Sustainable Development Goals against the backdrop of a global recession\, growing inequalities and the climate crisis.\n\nEducation is a human right\, a public good and a public responsibility. \nThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education\, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. \nWithout inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all\, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children\, youth and adults behind. \nSource: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/education\n  \nPlease consider supporting the following organizations focused on educating the youth:\nOne Voice One Team: Ontario & Manitoba (Canada) \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta: Alberta (Canada) \nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association: Ontario (Canada) \nThe Power To Be International: Ontario (Canada) \nThe Harris Brand Foundation: Ontario (Canada) \nThe Reading Partnership: Ontario (Canada) \nSTEMHub Foundation: Ontario (Canada) \nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre: Ontario (Canada) \nFreedomSchool – Toronto: Ontario (Canada) \nBusiness is Jammin: Nova Scotia (Canada) \nPretty Purposed: Virginia (United States) \nIBHAWOH Foundation: Nigeria (Africa) \nHelpers Social Development Foundation: Nigeria (Africa) \nNAZA AGAPE FOUNDATION: Nigeria & Ghana (Africa) \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-day-of-education/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
CREATED:20230115T032348Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing
DESCRIPTION:National Day of Racial Healing\nJanuary 17\, 2023\, marks the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). On this day\, individuals\, organizations and communities across the U.S. come together to explore their common humanity and build the relationships necessary to create a more just and equitable world. \nOn January 17 & 18\, 2023\, the National League of Cities will host a special two-day celebration in recognition of National Day of Racial Healing in Washington\, DC. This event will explore how to reconcile the past and proactively promote healing and justice for all. \nRacial healing is a tool and a process for celebrating our common humanity\, acknowledging the truths from our shared history\, and recognizing our collective potential. Through racial healing\, we can forge deep\, meaningful relationships\, lay the groundwork to transform broken systems\, and bridge the divides to transform communities for our children and future generations. Racial healing is not only important\, but also essential. Because healing is at the heart of racial equity. \nThe National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) is an opportunity for people\, organizations\, and communities to call for racial healing\, bring people together in their shared humanity and take action together to create a more just and equitable world. \nNDORH is a part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth\, Racial Healing & Transformation effort\, a national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change\, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. \nSource1: https://www.nlc.org/events/national-day-of-racial-healing/\nSource2: https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/national-day-of-racial-healing-2023.html
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-day-of-racial-healing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. Day\n  \nMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929\, King’s actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. \nKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement\, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983\, and it was first observed three years later. At first\, some states resisted observing the holiday as such\, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000. \n  \nSource : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day \n  \nPlease consider supporting these organizations assisting our community with human rights\, civil rights\, reproductive health rights and legal rights within the justice system:\nBlack Legal Action Centre: Ontario\, Canada \nKeep6ix: Ontario\, Canada \nUbuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta: Alberta\, Canada \nSisterReach: Tennessee\, USA \nAfrican Community Housing and Development: Seattle\, Washington\, USA \nLife Worth Vision – Uganda: Kampala\, Uganda \nEnable the Disable Action: Democratic Republic of Congo\, Africa
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/martin-luther-king-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T171714Z
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SUMMARY:World Thank You Day
DESCRIPTION:World Thank You Day\nInternational Thank-You Day is celebrated yearly on January 11. It is a day that serves as a reminder that we ought t express our gratitude to those who have made our lives better in some way. What better month to reflect on this than the beginning of the year? We often forget to say\, “Thank you\,” because we take it for granted or we assume that others know how we feel. This day was founded to recognize the importance of always saying thank you. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/international-thank-you-day/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-thank-you-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260617T083436
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T204840Z
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SUMMARY:National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nNational Human Trafficking Awareness Day\nNational Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 raises awareness of the persistent issue of human trafficking. Though the entire month of January has already been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month\, this day is specifically dedicated to awareness and prevention of the illegal practice. This holiday is also separate from the World Day Against Trafficking Persons\, as established by the United Nations. Since the Senate established this day of observance in 2007\, it has drawn massive public support from individual donations to government-organized events. The horrific injustice of human trafficking can affect people of any race and background\, and on this day we are all called to fight human trafficking wherever it exists. \n  \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day/
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