Past Events

Marcus Garvey Day, which celebrates the birthday of the Jamaican politician and activist who is revered by Rastafarians. Garvey is credited with starting the Back to Africa movement, which encouraged those of African descent to return to the land of their ancestors during and after slavery in North America.

Dormition of the Theotokos, a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches that commemorates the “falling asleep,” or death, of Mary the Theotokos (“Mother of God”) and her bodily resurrection before ascending into heaven.

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, according to the beliefs of the Catholic Church, Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy, as well as parts of Anglicanism, the day commemorates the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life.

The aim is to raise awareness about the wider-than-average pay gap between Black women and White men. Black women are paid 62 cents for every dollar paid to white men.

Speaker(s): Russell Kroeger, CFP®, EA, Partner, Financial Planner, Upstart Wealth Management
Steven R. Press, CPA, CFE, Owner, Steven R. Press, CPA, PC
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Hijri New Year, the day that marks the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year.

International Day of Friendship, proclaimed in 2011 by the U.N. General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

Speaker(s): Beth Miller-Rowe, Branch Manager, The Reverse Mortgage Group, Phil Walker, VP, Finance of America Reverse

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Disability Independence Day, celebrating the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

St. James the Greater Day, feast day for St. James the Greater celebrated by some Christian denominations.

Pioneer Day, observed by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to commemorate the arrival in 1847 of the first Latter-day Saint pioneers in Salt Lake Valley.

Asalha Puja, or Dharma Day, is a celebration of Buddha’s first teachings.

The birthday of Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia whom the Rastafarians consider to be their savior.

Eid al-Adha, an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event.

Waqf al Arafa, the second day of pilgrimage within the Islamic faith.