Celebrations & Observances
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Honoring Black History Month – A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph was a trade unionist and civil rights activist who was regarded by many younger civil rights activists as the spiritual father of the civil rights movement.
Honoring Black History Month – 2025 Theme: African Americans and Labor
Black History Month, celebrated during the month of February, originated in 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson set aside a special period in February to recognize the heritage and achievements of black people in the United States.
Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Wood Snake
The Saugus Union School District wishes everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year good health and fortune in the coming months.
Honoring 80 Years – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The United Nations General Assembly has designated January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day as it is the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps in 1945.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday has been recognized as a national holiday since 1984, and designated a National Day of Service in 1994.
Celebrating Bill Of Rights Day – December 15
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: Deb Haaland
United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
Celebrating National Native American History Month: Jason Momoa
Jason Momoa is an actor, social entrepreneur, filmmaker, and advocate for environmental issues and social justice.
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: Link Wray
Fred Lincoln “Link” Wray, Jr. was an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s.
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: Sharice Davids
Sharice Davids is a member of the Ho-Chunk people.
