Recognized in June

During June, BEPC recognizes the following:

June LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

Commemorates the anniversary of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall riot in New York City, the incident that initiated the modern gay rights movement in the United States.

June NATIONAL IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH

Seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world.

June 2 GUN VIOLENCE AWRENESS

Also known as “Wear Orange Day.” Commemorates a commitment to supporting services that enhance intervention and prevention initiatives to greater support individuals and communities plagued with gun violence. To foster an inclusive environment that uplifts and supports gun violence survivors to ensure that families are not continuing to experience the devastating impact of gun violence.

June 4 PENTECOST • Eastern Orthodox Christian

The seventh Sunday after Pascha commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and women followers of Jesus Christ.

June 5 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED)

The United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.

June 11 ALL SAINTS’ DAY • Eastern Orthodox Christian

In Orthodox churches observed on the first Sunday after Pentecost, it commemorates all known and unknown Christian saints.

June 12 ANNE FRANK DAY

Birthday of young Jewish girl whose diary describes her family’s experiences hiding from the Nazis through assistance of Gentile friends.

June 12 LOVING DAY

Observes the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down the miscegenation laws remaining in 16 states barring interracial marriage.

June 14 FLAG DAY

Anniversary of the adoption of the Unites States flag by Congress in 1777.

June 18 FATHER’S DAY

Children of all ages show appreciation for their fathers and father figures.

June 19 JUNETEENTH

Originally commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865, it is now celebrated throughout the U.S. to honor African American freedom and achievement.

June 20 WORLD REFUGEE DAY

Raises awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced persons.

June 21 SUMMER SOLSTICE

Marks the first day of the season of summer. The length of time between sunrise and sunset is the longest of the year with the sun shining the farthest from the Southern Hemisphere and the closest to the Northern Hemisphere.

June 26 ANNIVERSARY OF LEGALIZATION OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN THE U.S.

On June 26, 2015, in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples.

June 28 EID AL-ADHA • Islamic

Commemoration of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience of a command from God. Marks the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).