Diversity and Inclusion Calendar

THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CALENDAR

Each month we share a diversity and inclusion calendar to honor and acknowledge various religious and cultural holidays and observations. One goal is to help educate ourselves about others' cultures and values. Education builds a basis of understanding. It lessens fears. It can build a bridge to acceptance and respect.

The death of George Floyd amplifies the need for understanding the impacts of race in our justice system. It encourages us to urgently make changes throughout our justice system to ensure the sanctity of human life is respected.

In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v Clayton County, https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/17-1618_hfci.pdf, that it is unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of someone being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employees. This amplifies the need for the understanding and acceptance of different gender and gender identities.

Our organization believes that justice for all is an inclusive principle. "All are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable Rights;that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Let's make this self-evident in our justice system.

The Third Circuit Court Diversity and Inclusion Team's Mission Statement:

"We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice."

July 2020


Canada Day	July 1
Independence Day	July 4
Asalha Puja	July 5
World Population Day	July 11
Bastille Day	July 14
National Give Something Away Day	July 15
Nelson Mandela International Day	July 18
National Cousins Day	July 24
International Self-Care Day	July 24
Parents' Day	July 26
World Hepatitis Day	July 28
Tisha B'Av - Celebrated/observed at sundown	July 29
(Ending at sundown on July 30)
Day of Arafat - Celebrated/observed at sundown	July 29
(Ending at sundown on July 30)
International Day of Friendship	July 30
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons	July 30
Eid al-Adha	July 31

Canada Day - July 1

Canada Day is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867, which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Canada became a "Kingdom in its own right" within the British Empire commonly known as the Dominion of Canada. Although still a British Colony, Canada gained an increase level of political control and governance over its own affairs. Canada gradually gained independence over the years, notably with the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, until finally becoming completely independent with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1982 which served to fully patriate the Canadian Constitution.

Canadians love to celebrate Canada Day with traditional Canadian foods, whether it is Poutine, Baklava, or beaver tails (deep fried bread dough with cinnamon and chili). Many Canadian cities will hold Canada Day parades, complete with fireworks, street food, and full marching bands.

Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day

Independence Day - July 4

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subordinate to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress had voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

Source: Wikipedia *This information is excerpted from Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)

Nelson Mandela International Day - July 18

Nelson Mandela has many honors. He's an iconic figure that prevailed over South Africa's apartheid regime. He was a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, and an international peacemaker. He was the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. Commemorated on July 18-Nelson Mandela's birthday-Nelson Mandela International Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. So, in honor of his 67 years of public service, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the UN asks that you spend 67 minutes of your time helping others.

Source: National Today *This information is excerpted from National Today

https://nationaltoday.com/nelson-mandela-international-day/

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha 2020 in United States will begin in the evening of Thursday, July 30^th and ends in the evening of Friday, July 31^st.

Eid al-Adha is the Muslim holy day that honors the sacrifice Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make in obedience to God's command: the life of his beloved son Isaac. But when Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God -impressed with Ibrahim's faith - provided a sacrificial ram in the boy's place. Muslims now celebrate this event by sharing a slaughtered animal in three parts: one part for themselves, one for their family and the third part is given to the needy.

Source: National Today *This information is excerpted from National Today

https://nationaltoday.com/eid-al-adha/