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  • Lailat al Miraj

    A Muslim holiday that commemorates the prophet Muhammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to the “Farthest Mosque” in Jeru-salem, where he ascended to heaven, was purified, and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily.

  • Mardi Gras

    A Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival or Carnaval, it’s celebrated in many countries around the world.

  • Ash Wednesday

    The first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence. It takes place immediately after the excesses of the two days of Carnival that take place in Northern Europe and parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Women’s History Month Presentation & Panel Discussion

    Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC, United States

    Join us as Dr. Tanya L. Shields, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Women’s and Gender Studies, provides an interactive presentation on women's issues in the past, present, and future. After the presentation, a panel will discuss the presentation. Panelists are from the community and volunteered to participate with the goal of fostering … Read more

  • Losar

    The Tibetan Buddhist New Year. A time of renewal through sacred and secular practices.

  • 35th Annual Powwow

    Hooker Fields 203 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    The Carolina Indian Circle will host the 35th Annual Powwow. This year’s theme is “Reclaiming Our Space.” The event will feature cultural dances, and vendors will sell food and Native American crafts. Grounds open at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry begins at 12 p.m. Masks strongly encouraged. Free/0–5 years old, $5/general public, $3/UNC student w/One … Read more

  • International Women’s Day

    Celebrates the various (social, economic, cultural, political) achievements of women. The theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias.

  • Annual African Diaspora Lecture: Dr. Jennifer Jones

    Virtual

    The Stone Center’s Annual Diaspora Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Jennifer Jones, associate professor of sociology and Latin American and Latino Studies (by courtesy) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Jones’ research lies at the intersection of the sociology of race, immigration, and politics.

  • 2022 Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium

    The 2022 Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 1 – 4 PM ET. This event is hosted by the UNC Center for Health Equity Research and sponsored by the UNC SOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. About The Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium brings together faculty, staff, … Read more

  • Celebration of Harriet Tubman’s Life

    Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. She’s best known for her connection and contribution to the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the U.S. during the early to mid-19th century. The Underground Railroad was used by enslaved African Americans to escape into both free states and … Read more