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SUMMARY:Black Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Giving Day – #Give828\n  \nBlack Philanthropy Month is Here. Do you know what you’re doing yet?\n  \nThis is a very exciting time of the year for Support Black Charities.\nBlack Philanthropy Month (BPM)\, observed in August\, was created in 2001 by its Founder Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland\, with the support of Reunity\, formerly the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network. \nToday\, it is a global celebration and collaborative campaign to elevate African descent giving and funding equity. In 2011\, it launched its first official global summit to commemorate the United Nations Year and Decade of People of African Descent. \nEvery year\, the movement has gotten bigger and is now recognized by 35+ government bodies\, including the United Nations\, it has engaged at least 19 million people across 60 countries from its inception. \nThe theme for 2024 is “Afro-Futures of Giving.” \n  \nCheck out some of our previous Blogs on the topic to learn more:\n\n\nBorn from Community\, Built by Generosity: The True Essence of Philanthropy in the Black Community \n\nWhy is August So Important For The Black Community\nHow to Celebrate\, Participate or Contribute to Black Philanthropy Month\nBlack Philanthropy Month: Elevating Black Charities\nThe Power of Black Philanthropy: Uniting for Impact\, Change and Empowerment\nWatch the replay of our Black Philanthropy Month 2022 -Webinar\n\n  \nPlease support organization and initiatives  that are focused on philanthropic activities within the Black Community:\nBlack Philanthropy Month \nThe New 3Rs \nVX3Exchange \nSupport Black Charities \nGBPI
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-philanthropy-month-2023/
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SUMMARY:THE BLOCKO
DESCRIPTION:THE BLOCKO\n  \n  \n🌟 Next stop: The Blocko! 🌟 \nOn Sunday\, August 25th\, join us for a groundbreaking event at the beautiful and historic Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto as we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and Black Business Month! 🎉 This is the 2nd event in our series for the month\, and it’s all about building community\, celebrating Black excellence\, and making a lasting impact. \n  \nEvent Details:  \n\n📅 Date: Sun\, August 25\, 2024\, @ 11 AM – 6 PM EST / In-Person\n📍 Location: Evergreen Brickworks\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON\n🎉 Description: Join us for the biggest FREE outdoor public celebration of the Black Ecosystem! Experience vibrant live music\, a diverse marketplace\, and a showcase of local Black-led charities & nonprofits\, along with a Back-to-School Drive. Enjoy family-friendly activities\, a dedicated Kids Corner\, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Don’t miss this day of community\, culture\, connection\, and philanthropy!\n\n  \n🌍 What to Expect: \n\n🛍️ Marketplace by Sundé Social: Shop from amazing vendors!\n💝Charities & Nonprofits Showcase (SBC members): Support\, Engage and Donate in local Black initiatives\n🏫 Back to School Drive: Support young students with Fray Family Foundation’s BackPack Love.\n🎶 Entertainment: Live music\, DJ\, steelpan performance\, and more!\n🎉 Fun for All: Kids’ corner\, games for adults and kids\, raffles\, and giveaways!\n\nThis FREE outdoor event is open to the public—rain or shine\, we’ve got you covered! 🌦️ So bring your family\, hang out\, shop\, donate\, support\, invest\, and play. Let’s make this day unforgettable! 🙌🏾 \nA huge thank you to our sponsors—N2Rspaces\, Differently With Sole\, and Time2Dingolay Services—for making this event possible. Your generosity embodies Black Philanthropy In Action. ✊🏾\nJoin us in contributing to SBC’s impact story by attending\, volunteering\, or sponsoring. Together\, we can make a difference! 💪🏾 \nVolunteer opportunities \nVendor opportunities \nSponsorship opportunities \nSee you at The Blocko! 🥳 Let’s build\, celebrate\, and support our community! 🖤 \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/the-blocko/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
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SUMMARY:National NonProfit Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nNational NonProfit Day\nNational Nonprofit Day\, founded by Sherita J. Herling\, commemorates August 17\, 1894\, when the Tariff Act became law and gave exemptions for charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations. Today\, we celebrate National Nonprofit Day by recognizing nonprofits and the impact of their world-changing work in our local communities and on a global scale. \nYou can show your appreciation for nonprofits by making a donation\, volunteering\, sparking conversations\, or simply saying thank you to the people dedicating their lives to impact social change. And for those who work in the social sector\, you can use National Nonprofit Day to gather your team and reflect on the experiences and sentiments that drive you to continue working towards your mission. \nCheck out our BLOG for more info on how to Celebrate National Nonprofit Day: https://avqa.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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-nonprofit-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
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SUMMARY:Republic of Congo Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Republic of Congo Independence Day
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/republic-of-congo-independence-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240814T160000
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SUMMARY:THE MASTERMIND
DESCRIPTION:The MASTERMIND\n     \nWednesday\, August 14th @ 1 PM – 4 PM EST / In-Person\nAbout THE MASTERMIND: Titled “How to Think Like a Business for Nonprofits”\, it is an in-person live recording session featuring 4 leaders from impactful nonprofit organizations. The objective is for the experts to share best practices on various essential topics\, including building leadership teams\, strategic community and corporate partnerships\, business development\, impact measurement\, and diversification of funds. This session is designed to provide advice on some of the most common challenges faced by nonprofits today and equip them with proven methods and innovative solutions. \nAs a successful nonprofit leader\, your participation will be invaluable in fostering a rich conversation and sharing your expertise with our audience. This event is a significant milestone for SBC and the entire Black community\, both in Canada and globally. By joining this panel\, you will help strengthen B3 organizations and the Black ecosystem\, fulfilling SBC’s mission to share proven resources and methodologies. Your involvement will contribute to fostering best practices and making Black philanthropy more effective and impactful. \nWe are hosting THE MASTERMIND during Black Philanthropy Month to highlight the dual aspects of giving and receiving within the philanthropic cycle. It is crucial for nonprofits and charities to be equipped to receive and manage funds effectively to maximize impact and outcomes for our community. By investing in our organizational foundations and best practices\, we can ensure sustainable growth and success. \n  \n\n📍 Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage by N2R Spaces – 1121 Bellamy Rd N\, Unit 1\, Scarborough\, ON M1H 3B9\n\n\n📋 Description: Attend the Live Recording of a panel discussion with leaders from impactful nonprofit organizations\, sharing best practices on leadership\, strategic partnerships\, business development\, and more. It will be followed by an exclusive networking event.  Limited Tickets available\nGuest Panelists:\n\n\n\n\nStachen Lett\, Frederick: Executive Director – Frontlines\nSherri Sanjurjo\, Business Developer – One Voice One Team\nAisha Francis\, Director of Development and Communications – Career Empowerment Education (CEE)\nRyan Knight\, Executive Director – ACBN Foundation\n\n\n\n📋 Format: Live recording Panel Discussion (45-60min)  followed by a networking event with refreshments (20-30 attendees). An edited version will be released online a few days later \n  \n✨IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: \n🎟️Full Price – CAD $35 excl. tax/fees  \nPurchase Your Ticket Now\n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/the-mastermind/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
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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. \nnternational 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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-youth-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
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SUMMARY:Jamaican Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Jamaican Independence Day\nJamaica Independence Day is celebrated on August 6 annually. This day became a national celebration in 1962 when Jamaica became independent with full dominion status in the Commonwealth\, under a constitution that retained the British monarch as head of state. The first elected Prime Minister was Alexander Bustamante. \nJamaica’s independence meant that Britain no longer controlled the country’s affairs. Thus\, these became primarily managed by the new Prime Minister and his locally elected cabinet. Furthermore\, Jamaica’s independence also meant that they had to form a constitution\, symbols\, emblems\, army\, currency\, and passports. \n  \nPlease consider supporting organizations that are actively serving and elevating Jamaicans:\nEvery Mikkle Foundation \nImpact Jamaica \nThe Power To Be International \nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/jamaican-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
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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
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SUMMARY:SBC PRESENTS: Black Philanthropy In Action (August 2024)
DESCRIPTION:SBC PRESENTS: Black Philanthropy In Action\n  \nSupport Black Charities (SBC) proudly presents the groundbreaking event series: “SBC Presents: Black Philanthropy in Action” 🎉 \nJoin us this August 2024 in Toronto to commemorate and celebrate Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) & Black Business Month (BBM)! 🌟 \n  \n3 Events – 3 Experiences – 3 Impacts\nEvent Objectives:\n\nRaise awareness about BPM\, BBM\, SDGs\, and our Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI) 🌍\nShowcase how to contribute or get involved in Black Philanthropy 🤝\nShare best practices on Nonprofit and For-Profit collaborations 💼\nHighlight the role of Black Philanthropy’s 3 Pillars and their impact on the Black Ecosystem 🏢\n\n\nThe theme for our August event series is “SBC Presents: Black Philanthropy In Action.” \n3 Events – 3 Experiences – 3 Impacts\n1 – The Mastermind \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Wed\, August 14\, 2024\, @ 1 PM – 4 PM EST / In-Person\n📍 Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage by N2R Spaces\, 1121 Bellamy Rd N\, Unit 1\, Scarborough\, ON M1H 3B9\n📝 Description: Join us for “How to Think Like a Business for Nonprofits\,” featuring leaders from impactful nonprofit organizations. Learn best practices in leadership\, partnerships\, business development\, impact measurement\, and more. Limited tickets available for $35\, followed by an exclusive networking event.\n🎤 Guest Panelists: Stachen Lett-Frederick (Frontlines)\, Sherri Sanjurjo (OVOT)\, Aisha Francis (CEE)\, Ryan O’Neil Knight (ACBN Foundation)\n\n\n\n  \n2 – The Blocko \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Sun\, August 25\, 2024\, @ 11 AM – 6 PM EST / In-Person\n📍 Location: Evergreen Brickworks\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON\n🎉 Description: Join us for the biggest FREE outdoor public celebration of the Black Ecosystem! Experience vibrant live music\, a diverse marketplace\, and a showcase of local Black-led charities & nonprofits\, along with a Back-to-School Drive. Enjoy family-friendly activities\, a dedicated Kids Corner\, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Don’t miss this day of community\, culture\, connection\, and philanthropy!\n\n\n\n  \n3 – The Roundtable \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Wed\, August 28\, 2024\, @ 1 PM – 4 PM EST / In-Person\n📍 Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage by N2R Spaces\, 1121 Bellamy Rd N\, Unit 1\, Scarborough\, ON M1H 3B9\n🗣️ Description: Join us for “Advancing Black Philanthropy: From Strategy to Action\,” an in-person live recording featuring 43-4 community leaders. They’ll share insights and practical strategies to drive impactful change within the global Black community through the lens of Black Philanthropy. This discussion will explore actionable ways to bridge the gap between donors and recipients\, emphasizing effective partnerships between Nonprofit and For-profit as an example. Limited spots available\, followed by an exclusive networking event.\n🎤 Guest Panelists: Announcement coming soon\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to be part of a series of positive\, impactful events that have never been done before in Toronto! 🌟 \n  \n✨ VENDORS WANTED FOR “THE BLOCKO” MARKETPLACE\nbrought to you by  Sundé Social on August 25\, 2024 – 11am-6pm\nCelebrate Black Business Month  this August at our Marketplace brought to you by Sundé Social . \nContribute to Black Philanthropy Month by Giving Back and Donating Product or Services as a vendor. Contact Us to contribute. \n👉🏾GET DETAILS AND COMPLETE VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION FORM\n  \n✨SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE\n• Venue (Décor\, Signage\, Equipment)\n• Entertainment & Media Services\n• Marketplace Booths\n• Guest Experience (Gifts and Giveaways)\n• Kids Corner and Games\n• Other – customized \n👉🏾DOWNLOAD/VIEW SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE\n👉🏾COMPLETE SPONSORSHIP FORM\n  \n  \nEvent Volunteer opportunities available – Completed the Form \n  \n✨IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE for THE MASTERMIND & THE ROUNDTABLE: \nLimited Free Tickets to attend In Studio LIVE recording and Participate in exclusive Networking event \nTickets on sale As of July 15\, 2024 ($35 + tax) \n👉🏾RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW\n  \n🔊 Call-to-Action:\n\nAre you a Black business or potential sponsor? Interested in contributing to this groundbreaking event?\nWhether you’re an organization\, a supporter\, or a business\, come be “in action” this August. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to mingle\, network\, and connect with the pillars of Black Philanthropy! 💪✨\n\n👉 Follow us on Social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay tuned for more details  📬\n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/sbc-presents-black-philanthropy-in-action-august-2024/
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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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-business-month/
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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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-day-organ-donor/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Mandela International Day\nWe celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day every year to shine light on the legacy of a man who changed the 20th century and helped shape the 21st. This is a moment for all to renew with the values that inspired Nelson Mandela. \nOn 18 July every year\, we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. \n“It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” – Nelson Mandela \nFor more information visit http://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/ \n  \nMake a global difference today by contributing to SBC’s mission with a financial donation. Be part of the movement to elevate the Global Black Community!\nDonate
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/nelson-mandela-international-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People's Day
DESCRIPTION:International Non-Binary People’s Day\n  \nInternational Non-Binary People’s Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organizing around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. The day was first celebrated in 2012.The date was chosen for being precisely between International Men’s Day and International Women’s Day. \nNon-Binary Awareness Week is the week starting on the Sunday or Monday preceding International Non-Binary People’s Day on 14 July. This is a LGBTQ+ awareness period dedicated to those who do not fit within the traditional gender binary\, i.e. those who do not exclusively identify as a man or a woman\, or who may identify as both a man and a woman\, or may fall outside of these categories altogether. \nsource : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Non-Binary_People%27s_Day \n  \nPlease consider supporting organizations impacting the non-binary community:\nSister Reach – Memphis\, Tennessee\, United States \nBIPOC Intentional Community Council – North Carolina – USA\, Worldwide \nFreedomSchool – Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-non-binary-peoples-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
CREATED:20220316T215719Z
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SUMMARY:USA - Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:USA – Independence Day\n4th of July\n  \nIndependence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States\, on July 4\, 1776. \nJuly 4th\, also known as Independence Day\, holds historical significance for all Americans\, including Black African Americans. On this day\, the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776\, which declared the country’s independence from British rule. For Black African Americans\, July 4th represents a complex mix of emotions and experiences. While the declaration of independence proclaimed equality and unalienable rights for all\, it is essential to acknowledge that these principles were not initially extended to enslaved individuals. The institution of slavery persisted in the United States\, depriving millions of Black African Americans of their freedom and basic human rights. Over time\, the fight for freedom and equal rights became intertwined with the American narrative. African American activists\, abolitionists\, and civil rights leaders played pivotal roles in shaping the nation’s history and pushing for social justice and equality. The struggle for emancipation\, civil rights\, and the ongoing pursuit of justice continue to be intrinsic to the Black African American experience. \nJuly 4th serves as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made\, recognize the resilience and contributions of Black African Americans\, and reaffirm the commitment to achieving true equality for all. It is a day to honor the achievements\, courage\, and perseverance of individuals who have worked tirelessly to bring about positive change and advance the principles of justice and liberty for everyone. As we celebrate July 4th\, it is crucial to embrace the inclusive spirit of the holiday and engage in conversations that promote understanding\, empathy\, and unity. Recognizing the complexities of history and the ongoing struggle for equality can help foster a more inclusive and equitable society for all Americans. \n🇺🇸 On this Independence Day\, we honor the legacy of those who have fought for freedom and justice in the USA. Black Americans have played a crucial role in shaping our nation’s history and continue to inspire us with their strength and perseverance.  \nLet’s also recognize the resilience and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. At Support Black Charities\, we are dedicated to empowering Black-led organizations that continue to fight for equality and justice. ✊🏾❤️ \n \n  \nGet involved today and all year long by supporting the organizations based in the USA. Join us in supporting these incredible organizations that are making a difference every day:\nHere are some of them… \nNew York\nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc (FAHM) \nThe New 3Rs\,Inc. \n  \nNew Jersey\nKids In Cleats \nDIFFvelopment \n  \nPennsylvania\nCDB Scholarship Foundation\, Inc. \n  \nFlorida\nBlack Health Commission \nAfrikin Foundation \n  \nIllinois\nEquiticity \nCommunity Renewal Society \nGlobal United Diaspora\, INC. \nYour Foot\, My Foot Foundation Inc \n  \nLos Angeles\nThe Hidden Genius Project \n  \nMaryland\n4MyCiTy Inc \nBlack Yield Institute \n  \nGeorgia\nImpact Jamaica \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation \nAtlanta GLOW \n  \nSouth Carolina\nBeauty Marks For Girls \n\nVirginia\nDiversity In Aquatics \nGirls For A Change \n  \n  \nWashington\nAfrican Community Housing and Development \n  \nAll United States – Several States\nBig Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program \nBlack Girls Smile \nBlack Philanthropy Month \nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry \n  \nSee Full List Here\n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/usa-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Disability Pride Month\n  \nOn July 26\, 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Each July is celebrated as Disability Pride Month in commemoration of the historic moment. \nThe concept of Disability Pride was born out of the Disability Rights movement and based on intersectional identity politics and social justice. The core concept of Disability Pride is based on a tenet of reworking the negative narratives and biases that frequently surround the concept of disability. Disability Pride is a response and counteraction against ableism and social stigma. The concept has roots in the same social theory that backs LGBT Pride and Black Pride. Disability Pride is a movement intended to celebrate the history of the Disability Rights movement and people with disabilities as positive contributors to society. It marks a break from traditional concepts of disabilities as shameful conditions\, which were often hidden from public spaces and mainstream awareness. Disability Pride is built upon the social model of disability and is described as moving away from the medical model of disability. \nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability_Pride_Month# \nPlease support the organizations impacting people with disabilities:\nEnable the Disable Action – Goma\, North Kivu\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Africa \nReach Within – St. George’s\, Grenada\, Caribbean \nReady Aiders Foundation – Nairobi\, Mathare Valley\, Kenya\, Africa \nBIPOC Intentional Community Council – North Carolina – USA\, Worldwide \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/disability-pride-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada Day\nOh Canada! The pathway we take on Canada Day 2024 shines a light on people in Canada\, as well as on Canadian diversity\, inclusion and youth. Wherever you are\, take part in July 1 activities and celebrate what makes you proud! \n\nWhy Canada Day celebrated?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act\, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada\, way back in 1867.\n\nCanada Day is a time to reflect on our shared journey as a nation. While we celebrate\, it’s important to acknowledge the contributions and challenges faced by Black Canadians. At Support Black Charities\, we are dedicated to uplifting Black organizations that drive positive change and foster resilience within our communities. 💪🏽❤️\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s celebrate the great Black Canadians in our past as well as the many  current and future great ones working  for the community across Canada. Let’s come together to support these organizations and ensure that every voice is heard and every story is told. 📣 \nTogether\, we can make Canada a place where everyone thrives. 🌍✨ #CanadaDay #SupportBlackCharities #BlackVoicesMatter #TogetherWeRise \nPlease consider supporting organizations that are impacting Black Canadians\, here are some of them:\nOne Voice One Team  – Ontario\, Canada \nThe Oladele Foundation – Alberta\, Canada \nUbuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta – Alberta\, Canada \nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association – NACCA – Ontario\, Canada \nSouth Shore Youth Organization – SSYO – Quebec\, Canada \nDurham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs – DRABPE – Ontario\, Canada \nACBN  – Afro Caribbean Business Network – Ontario\, Canada \nElle Kre8  – Quebec\, Canada \nBlack Mental Health Connections – Quebec\, Canada \nWest Island Black Community Association – Quebec\, Canada \nBusiness is Jammin’ – Nova Scotia\, Canada \nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Girl Hockey Club – Ontario\, Canada \nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre – Ontario\, Canada \nDream Legacy Foundation – all Canada\, based in Ontario \nKenyan Canadian Association – All Canada\, based in Ontario \nAfrican Communities of Manitoba Inc. – Manitoba\, Canada \nAfrica Centre – Alberta\, Canada \nOdihi – British Columbia\, Canada \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta – Alberta\, Canada \nParents Against Driving High – Ontario\, Canada \nCEE – Centre Eductation Empowerment – Ontario\, Canada \nJean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment – Ontario\, Canada \n  \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/canada-day-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month\nAlso known as BIPOC Mental Health Month: \nNational Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. \nOur lives are deeply intertwined with the environments around us. Who and what we are surrounded by impacts our mental health and overall wellness. In particular\, Black\, Indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) populations are faced with disproportionate amounts of historical trauma and displacement that have challenged how these communities remain sustainable and continue to thrive. Despite countless attempts to take away power\, erase histories\, and diminish future successes\, BIPOC communities continue to prosper. Culture\, community\, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals when the dangers of oppression and systemic racism threaten the environments where BIPOC individuals live\, work\, play\, and thrive. \nMental Health America hopes that the 2024 BIPOC Mental Health Campaign supports you in connecting with your community and in advocating for more community-led and mentally healthy spaces. \n  \nLearn More About BIPOC Mental Health\nCulture\, ethnicity\, and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors\, among others\, have profound effects on mental health\, especially for Black\, Indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC). \nClick to Download The BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit:\n https://www.mhanational.org/BIPOC-mental-health-month \n  \nPlease consider supporting organizations actively raising awareness about Mental Health in the community:\n🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo – DRC\nEnable the Disable Action \n🇨🇦 Canada\nOne Voice One Team\nThe Good Guides – Inner City Youth Mentoring\nGeneration Chosen\nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres\nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association\nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC\nLady Ballers Camp \nBlack Mental Health Connections \n🇬🇩 Grenada\nReach Within \n🇺🇸 USA\nBlack Girls Smile\nThe Next Gen Come Up\nBig Sister Little Sister – Mentoring Program\nBlack Health Commission\nSisterReach \nThe Killough Legacy \n🇬🇧 UK\n100 Black Men of London\nBlack Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK \nSee Full List Here
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T214020Z
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SUMMARY:International Reggae Day
DESCRIPTION:International Reggae Day\nEvery year on July 1st\, International Reggae Day celebrates reggae culture and its influence on Jamaican music. Reggae developed in the 1960s and evolved into a popular style of music. \n“1Love” – this is the single most central message of Reggae music. \nReggae music is synonymous around the world with ‘One Love’. A principle and affirmation first articulated by Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey\, contextualized by Rastafarian philosophy and later popularized by Bob Marley and Reggae music. \n​This year’s 1Love Rally campaign celebrates the many facets of spiritual and romantic love amplified through Reggae music – love for Self\, Family\, Community\, Country\, Culture and our Planet. \nAs the world continues to battle the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic\, the existential threat that is climate change\, increased levels of global poverty\, racism and violence against women\, the power of love is essential to healing. \n#ThisIsMyReggae \nSource : https://www.ireggaeday.com/ \nLet’s celebrate Jamaica! Get involved today and all year long by supporting these organizations: \nEvery Mikkle Jamaica – Kingston\, Jamaica \nImpact Jamaica – Atlanta\, USA & Montego Bay\, Jamaica \nThe Power To Be International – Jamaica & Toronto GTA\, Pickering\, Ontario\, Canada \nCarribbean Bone Marrow Registry – USA\, Canada\, UK\, Caribbean\, Africa\, Brazil\, Worldwide
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-reggae-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Rwanda Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Rwanda Independence Day\n  \nRwanda’s Independence Day is every 1 July to celebrate the day in 1962 when Rwanda was freed from Belgian colonial rule and became an independent nation. \nRwanda had a long\, difficult road to independence\, and there was much social and racial unrest along the way. In the late 1800’s\, Germany took control over Rwanda as part of “German East Africa”. But their rule was short-lived\, as Belgian forces invaded Rwanda during World War I and thereafter kept control of it\, along with their nearby colony of Belgian Congo. \nBut after World War II\, Rwanda became a UN trust territory of Belgium\, and an independence revolt broke out in 1959. Finally\, Rwandans voted for independence in 1961 and established a monarchy. \nKnown as the land of a thousand hills\, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm\, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity\, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes\, montane rainforest and sweeping plains.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/rwanda-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Democratic Republic of Congo Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Democratic Republic of Congo Independence Day\n  \nIndependence Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)\, observed on June 30th each year. \nThis day is the National Day of DR Congo and marks independence from Belgium in June 1960. \n  \nHistory of Independence Day\nAs the various European powers vied for control of the African continent in the late 19th century\, the Congo came under the gaze of King Leopold II of Belgium. \nLeopold personally acquired the ‘rights’ to the Congo territory at the Conference of Berlin in 1885 and named the land the Congo Free State.  After years of abuse of the local population\, the Belgian parliament took control of the free state in 1908\, creating the Belgian Congo.  The Belgian Congo gained its independence from Belgium on June 30th 1960 as the Republic of Congo. \nThis name proved more than a bit confusing as the French colony of Middle Congo was also called the Republic of Congo.  To make a distinction\, the two countries were more commonly known as Congo-Léopoldville (ex-Belgian) and Congo-Brazzaville (ex-French)\, after their capital cities. In 1971\, Congo-Léopoldville was named Zaire.  A popular rebellion in Zaire in 1996\, led to the country adopting its current name of DR Congo in 1997. \nTo mark the day\, military parades and other parades\, are broadcast on television. \nIn a reminder of the conflict that has riven the country since independence\, this is also a time to place wreaths on the gravesites of loved ones who have died in civil wars and fighting. \n  \nSource: https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/dr-congo/dr-congo-independence-day \n  \nPlease support organizations impacting the Black community in the DRC: \nEnable the Disable Action
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/democratic-republic-of-congo-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
CREATED:20240628T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T203624Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Multiculturalism Day\n  \nSince 2002\, the Government of Canada has been celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. It’s a day for everyone to celebrate Canada’s cultural diversity. It’s also a day for everyone  to reflect on our inclusivity and the critical role that we all play. It provides us with the opportunity to celebrate\, honour and reflect. \nOn June 27\, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity\, inclusion\, and mutual respect. \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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/canadian-multiculturalism-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
CREATED:20220316T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T190556Z
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SUMMARY:National HIV Testing Day
DESCRIPTION:National HIV Testing Day \n#HIVTestingDay\n  \nFirst observed on June 27\, 1995\, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV\, know their status\, and get linked to care and treatment. \nThe 2020 theme — “Knowing” — focuses on knowing’s one HIV status\, and recognizes new ways to take an HIV test\, and reflects that we can continue the momentum toward Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America. \n“Knowing” can mean knowing about treatment options and understanding prevention options\, including PrEP\, which is available through the Ready Set PrEP Program. \nThis year self-testing is an option when facility-based services and in-person contact are limited. \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS within the community: \nAfro Canadian Positive Network Of BC \nBrAIDS for AIDS \nHelpers Social Development Foundation \nSister Reach
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-hiv-testing-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
CREATED:20220316T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T120535Z
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SUMMARY:Djibouti Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Djibouti Independence Day\n  \nNational Day in Djibouti takes place on 27 June\, the anniversary of Djibouti’s declaring independence from France back in 1977. Sometimes\, National Day is also called “Independence Day” in Djibouti. \nThe French first entered what is now Djibouti in 1862\, and by 1894 they had taken over the entire territory and made it the colony of “French Somaliland”. In 1960\, the neighboring colonies of British and Italian Somaliland gained independence and united to form modern Somalia. But Djibouti chose to remain with France. \nIn 1967\, again Djibouti voted to remain under France\, but this time with greater internal self-rule. Finally\, in 1977\, the people voted overwhelmingly for full independence but not for union with Somalia. \nOn National Day you will see store fronts decorated with painted-on flags of Djibouti\, and there will be festive events all over the country. \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/djibouti-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Somalia Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Somalia Independence Day\n  \n26 June is Independence Day in Somalia\, while 1 July is Republic Day. This\, combined with the existence of Somaliland Sovereignty Day on 18 May makes for a rather complex situation\, but we hope to bring some clarity to that momentarily. \nThe region along the horn of Africa\, inhabited by the Somali people for centuries\, was a hub of trade and a wealthy\, important region. Then\, it was divided between British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland during the Scramble For Africa in the 19th Century. After World War II\, however\, the British half of Somalia became independent on 26 June\, 1960. This is the date for the Independence Day of the whole country\, oddly enough. Today\, that same half of the country is semi-autonomous and vying for full independence from Somalia\, and Somaliland Sovereignty Day commemorates the day in 1991 when they declared themselves independent. \nBut it gets even more complicated. Five days after British Somaliland became independent\, it joined Italian Somaliland\, which became independent that same day\, to form modern Somalia. But even though Somalia was formed\, or at least reunited\, on 1 July\, 1 July is called Republic Day rather than Independence Day.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/somalia-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Mozambique Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Mozambique Independence Day\n  \nWhen is Mozambique Independence Day?\nIndependence Day\, also known in Portuguese as Dia da Independência Nacional\, is a national holiday celebrated on June 25th. \nIt commemorates Mozambique’s independence from Portugal on June 25th 1975. \nHistory of Mozambique Independence Day\nMozambique lies on the southeastern coast of Africa. the Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer\, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530\, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area. \nBy the middle of the twentieth century\, Mozambique was still an overseas territory of Portugal\, despite the movement towards independence from the colonial powers that was taking place elsewhere on the African continent. \nIn 1962 several anti-colonial groups combined to form the Front for the Mozambique Liberation (FRELIMO). In September 1964\, they began an armed guerilla campaign against the Portuguese. \nTogether with similar armed movements in other Portuguese territories such as Angola and Guinea-Bissau\, this led to the Portuguese Colonial War. The conflict lasted almost ten years. In 1974\, the revolution in Portugal restored democracy to the country and led to a change in attitude over overseas territories such as Mozambique. \nFRELIMO took control of Maputo\, the capital\, in April 1974 in a coup. Independence for Mozambique was officially declared just over a year later on June 25th 1975. \n  \nSource : https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/mozambique/mozambique-independence-day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
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DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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SUMMARY:Windrush Day - UK
DESCRIPTION:Windrush Day – UK\nWindrush Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom every year on June 22. The day marks the arrival of Afro-Caribbean immigrants to the shores of Britain and honors the British Caribbean community. \nThousands of men\, women and children moved from the Caribbean to the UK in the 1950s\, 60s and 70s. These individuals are known as the Windrush Generation after one of the ships that sailed from the Caribbean to England in 1948\, the MV Empire Windrush.  An estimated half a million people made their way to England after the Second World War. The first Windrush Day was held on June 22\, 2018\, after a successful campaign led by Patrick Vernon. Since then\, more and more people have started participating in Windrush Day celebrations and observations to show empathy with the hardships that the previous generations of Black Britons endured and the current generations continue to endure. \n2024\nEach year on 22 June Royal Museums Greenwich partners with the Caribbean Social Forum and other local partners to showcase Caribbean culture and the legacy of the Windrush generation in the UK today. A new addition for 2024 is the National Windrush Museum\, who will contribute a co-curated series of performances as part of the festival. \nThis year the Windrush Day Festival will take over the grounds outside the Queen’s House and National Maritime Museum\, with a range of exciting activities including talks\, games\, spoken word performances\, and a Caribbean-owned food and craft market. \nSee the full programme below. \nThis event is part of the Great Greenwich Windrush Trail\, a series of events taking place across the borough of Greenwich to celebrate Windrush Day. \nToday\, we celebrate Windrush Day\, a day to honor the British Caribbean community and their contributions to the UK. They made an indelible impact on Britain’s culture\, rebuilt the country post-WWII\, and notably aided the establishment of the National Health Service. Did you know that the day is named after the MV Empire Windrush\, the ship that brought the first large group of Caribbean migrants to the UK in 1948? \nTo commemorate this day\, we encourage everyone to take a moment to learn more about the rich and diverse Caribbean culture. We will be hosting a virtual lunch and learn session where we will share stories and experiences from the Windrush generation. \nAdditionally\, we invite you to share a Caribbean recipe or story on our internal social media platform. This is a great way to engage and learn from each other\, regardless of where we are located. \n  \nSources:\n–https://nationaltoday.com/windrush-day/\n–https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/windrush-day#\n–https://library.changeengine.com/moments/windrush-day-all-employees\n  \n  \nPlease support organizations impacting the Black community in the UK:\n100 Black Men of London\nBLAM Charity\nAfrican Caribbean Medical Mentors\nUnited We Rise UK
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/windrush-day-uk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
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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://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTSTAMP:20260608T015045
CREATED:20220425T071052Z
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:World Refugee Day\nEach year on June 20 the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. \nYou can support refugees every day and help them to be protected and included in health care\, education and sport. \nJoin our campaigns below! \nTogether we heal\, learn and shine.\n“To me\, a home is where you feel loved\, safe\, and cherished.”- Malala Yousafzai. The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home\, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to them. \nSource : https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html \nThese days\, we need special attention to areas in : \n\nSouth Sudan\nConflict has forced many to flee. Refugees need our help.\n\n\n\nDRC\nAid people fleeing in DR Congo. Help is needed.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved this month and all year long by supporting these organizations: \nEmpowerment Squared:  works with marginalized communities\, refugees and newcomer youth and communities to effect sustainable change through education\, social development\, and lifelong learning opportunities through academic mentoring \, leadership development\, and supervised access to sports and recreation opportunities. – Canada and Liberia
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-refugee-day-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
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SUMMARY:World Sickle Cell Day
DESCRIPTION:World Sickle Cell Day\nJune 19th is World Sickle Cell Day – a day of raising awareness! \nWorld Sickle Cell Day is a United Nation’s recognized day to raise awareness of sickle cell at a national and international level. On 22nd December 2008\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognizes sickle cell disease as a public health problem and “one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases.” The resolution calls for members to raise awareness of sickle cell on June 19th of each year at national and international level. \nSickle cell anemia\, or sickle cell disease (SCD)\, is the most common form of inherited blood disorder. SCD affects African Americans at much higher rates than people of other ethnicities. \nPlease consider supporting the following organizations :\nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry  \nBlack Health Commission
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-sickle-cell-day/
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