Information from a calendar of annual human rights observances on the Morgantown City website and from Diversity Resources.
July 2 - Birthday of Thurgood Marshall (Black American)
Well-known as a civil rights activist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
July 4 - Independence Day
Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776 which led to the creation of a new union and new rights for citizens.
July 6 - Birthday of 14th Dalai Lama (Tibetan)
Happy Birthday to a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Tibet’s leader in exile!
July 6 - Birthday of Frida Kahlo (Women, Mexican)
One of the most recognizable painters of the 20th century.
July 11 - World Population Day
Emphasizes awareness that the world’s #1 problem is too many people using too many resources and creating too much unsustainable waste. Excesses impact current climate, energy, and support systems.
July 18 - Birthday of Nelson Mandela (South African)
Civil rights leader for South Africa, and the country’s first black president.
July 26 - ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Day
Commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which guarantees equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
Information from a calendar of diversity events from Diversity Resources.
July 7 - The Hajj (Islamic)
Annual pilgrimage to Mecca, that all Muslims must take at least once in their lives.
July 25 - Pioneer Day (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) observed
Utah official holiday marking the arrival of LDS church founder Brigham Young arriving to the Salt Lake area.