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MJC celebrates the culture and heritage of our students and community by flying flags representing events or causes.

Learn more about the flag flying by exploring the information on this page.

 

February

Black History Month

A celebration of African American culture, achievements, contributions, and the promotion of continued education of Black success in the United States.

Campus Events:

  • African American Education Conference
  • Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

 

March

Women’s History Month
An annual observance honoring the contributions of women’s history, culture, and society.
 
Farmworkers Day: March 31
A day to celebrate the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement for farmworkers.
 

Campus Events

  • Women’s Empowerment Forum
  • Grito de Mujer Poetry Night
 

May

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
A celebration honoring the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of the AANHPI community.
 
 

June

LGBTQ+ Pride Month
A month dedicated to honoring the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which started the LGBTQ+ rights movement featuring parades, marches, celebrations, and events focusing on equality.
 
Juneteenth (6/19)
A federal holiday in the US to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
 

 

September

Latino Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States from September 15 through October 15. The month promotes the recognition of the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of individuals with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

California Native American Day

California Native American Day celebrates the distinctive culture of the Native American people indigenous to California and call attention to their triumphs and struggles that comprise their rich history.

October

Indigenous People's Day (2nd Monday in October) *

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a celebration honoring the diverse cultures, enduring traditions, rich history, and contributions of the original peoples of the Americas. Observed in the United States on the second Monday of October, the day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the heritage, resilience, and ongoing presence of Indigenous communities.

*One-day recognition

 

November

National American Indian Heritage Month

An annual celebration to recognize the rich history, traditions, and vital contributions of indigenous peoples.

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