Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day, or Jubilee Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. Slavery in the American South ended after the Civil War on June 19, 1865. The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified on December 18, 1865, abolished slavery throughout the entire United States. In 2020, legislation was passed in New Jersey to observe Juneteenth as a state holiday. Learn more about Juneteenth by reviewing our University Library Resources.
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As a Catholic community of encounter and accompaniment, we keep in our thoughts and our prayers the members of our community who celebrate this June, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, a time to remember the many achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. June was chosen to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, when the police “Public Morals Squad” raided gay and lesbian bars. Resistance to the violence grew into large demonstrations for LGBTQ+ rights and the uprising is considered a catalyst for the Gay Liberation Movement, fueling LGBTQ+ activism in the United States.
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June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history and vibrant culture of the more than 4 million Americans with origins in the Caribbean. The 2023 theme is Honoring Our Journey, Shaping Our Future.
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Black Music Appreciation Month celebrates the musical influences from African-American and Black musicians, composers, singers and songwriters.
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the disease, as well as show support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It is also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they provide to those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
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June 26 to July 1: One of the five pillars of Islam, the Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims must make at least once during their lives if they are physically and financially able. Muslims stay in Mecca for a week and perform a series of rituals including walking counter-clockwise seven times around the Kaaba, which is a cube-shaped building.
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June 28: Eid al-Adha is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar. The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.
- Islamic Studies – Seton Hall University Libraries
- Islam – Religious Studies – Seton Hall University Libraries
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The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is an inter-religious, intercultural Student organization whose purpose is to raise consciousness and foster intelligent dialogue and understanding about Islamic culture among members of the Seton Hall community.
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Campus Events & University Resources
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Supreme Court Cases to Watch
On June 2 at 1 p.m., MSNBC’s Ali Velshi and the National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will discuss the Supreme Court and some of the biggest cases the justices are considering this term. Rosen regularly joins Velshi to break down constitutional issues in the news as part of MSNBC’s and the Center’s A More Perfect Union series. Velshi will also discuss his career in journalism and answer questions from participants. For more information on this virtual event, click here. This event is sponsored by the National Constitution Center.
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Living CIT
On June 22, join the retreat for SHU Faculty on living the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Seton Hall.
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June 1 - Montclair Pride Week begins
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June 4 - Englewood celebrates National Caribbean American Heritage Month at Englewood Depot for a fun day of food vendors, petting zoo and more. Contact harmonconcierge@gmail.com for more details.
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June 4 - The North Jersey Pride Run is a 5K and Kids Race in South Orange, NJ that brings the community together and raises funds for North Jersey Pride, Inc.
- June 6 - New Jersey Primary Election Day. Please make sure to cast your vote!
- June 15 - Juneteenth Festival of Morris County. Morristown Juneteenth Weekend brings together five non-profit organizations to create a free three-day event that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
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June 16 - West Orange Juneteenth Flag Raising. The ceremony, in partnership with a multi-day Juneteenth celebration experience in West Orange, will include remarks from distinguished guests, student performances and food trucks.
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June 17 - Juneteenth Around The Square Celebrate Juneteenth at Harriet Tubman Square with art, music, storytelling, and free access to Newark Museum of Art
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June 19 - Montclair Pre-K hosts Juneteenth to celebrate community and freedom. Event will include food trucks, performances, history, culture and family fun. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (49 Orange Road in Montclair, N.J.)
- June 20 - Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ.
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June 25 - SOPAC Celebrates Pride. This show is filled with entertainment from New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey—featuring all new performances.
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June 2 - The Indian Citizenship Act was passed on June 2, 1924. Congress granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. Unfortunately, this did not grant the right to vote. This right was granted in 1957. Recognize the Indian Citizenship Act today by learning which Native American tribe is in your area.
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June 3 - Wear Orange Day, or National Gun Violence Awareness Day. This day was founded in 2015 to honor survivors and victims of gun violence.
- June 5 - World Environment Day and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The 2023 theme will focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.
- June 6 - D-Day commemorates the heroes who came from far and wide to restore freedom to Europe during World War II.
- June 11 - Race Unity Day (it falls on the second Sunday of June). Its purpose is to combat racism by focusing attention on racial prejudice.
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June 12 - Loving Day is the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down all bans on anti-miscegenation laws remaining in 16 U.S. states. In the United States, anti-miscegenation laws were state laws banning interracial marriage, mainly forbidding marriage between two different races.
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June 14 - Flag Day commemorates the approval of the design for the American flag.
- June 15 - Native American Citizenship Day, the day granting citizenship to Native Americans born in the U.S and granting them the right to vote.
- June 19 - Juneteenth Freedom Day or Juneteenth Independence Day.
- June 20 - World Refugee Day which celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
- June 21 is Summer Solstice. The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice.
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Helen Keller’s birthday is June 27. Deaf and blind by 19 months, Keller’s life has inspired untold numbers of people to overcome disabilities and other hardships in their lives. She won respect for people with disabilities, while encouraging others to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
- June 28 is the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, known as the start of LGBTQ+ movement.
- June 28 is Eid al-Adha is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar. The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.
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June 4, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the mystery of the inner life of God and the invitation for all people to share in God’s life.
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Pentecost Monday, also known as White Monday, is observed approximately seven weeks after Easter and will be marked on June 5 this year. This Orthodox celebration is primarily spent as a feast in honor of the Holy Spirit, hymns are sung in churches, and the day is observed as a holiday in various countries.
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June 11 - Corpus Christi is a feast that is celebrated on the second Thursday after White Sunday. It is a Catholic holiday that celebrates the presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ through Holy Communion (Eucharist).
- June 11 - The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the great gift of God to the human family.
- June 16 - Feast of the Sacred Heart is a solemnity in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church.
- June 16 - The Church celebrates the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a heart wide open to include all people, everywhere.
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June 29 - The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
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