BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Per-Ankh Archive//Calendar of the African World//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Per-Ankh — Calendar of the African World X-WR-CALDESC:Per-Ankh Archive — Calendar of the African World X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT UID:727f06ce-3e04-43b6-b28a-34f674d8fdb6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:DiaspoMeet — African Diaspora Community Events DESCRIPTION:Year-round African diaspora community gatherings across Canad a and online.\nRegion: Canada\, global\nSource: https://diaspomeet.com\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/727f06ce-3e04-43b6-b28a-34f674 d8fdb6 LOCATION:Canada\, global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/727f06ce-3e04-43b6-b28a-34f674d 8fdb6 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:diaspora-meetup,community,year-round,online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:02ba9cbf-497d-4341-a4c7-79b0c6411a8e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:AALBC Events Directory DESCRIPTION:African American Literature Book Club continuously updated ev ents directory.\nRegion: online\nSource: https://aalbc.com/events\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/02ba9cbf-497d-4341-a4c7-79b0c6411a8 e LOCATION:online URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/02ba9cbf-497d-4341-a4c7-79b0c64 11a8e RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:book-festival,year-round,online,directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c7c6d90a-b1e3-4bca-8906-15bea2c75c63@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:African Diaspora Network Events DESCRIPTION:Year-round programming connecting the African diaspora.\nRegi on: USA\, usa\nSource: https://africandiasporanetwork.org\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/c7c6d90a-b1e3-4bca-8906-15bea2c75c63 LOCATION:USA\, usa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c7c6d90a-b1e3-4bca-8906-15bea2c 75c63 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:pan-african-gathering,year-round,community,online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80357a75-47db-475b-b2fa-f98910b5effe@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) Programming DESCRIPTION:Year-round African Book Club\, Film Club\, author talks at Mo AD San Francisco and online.\nRegion: USA\, usa\nSource: https://moadsf.o rg\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/80357a75-47db-475b-b2fa-f 98910b5effe LOCATION:USA\, usa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/80357a75-47db-475b-b2fa-f98910b 5effe RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:cultural-festival,year-round,community,online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91f3f652-d5f7-44bb-983d-01542f2b88ce@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Sudan Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt\, 1956.\nRegio n: Sudan\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/91f3f652-d 5f7-44bb-983d-01542f2b88ce LOCATION:Sudan\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/91f3f652-d5f7-44bb-983d-01542f2 b88ce CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2aac4d0d-9fa9-420b-a35a-5aa58c845b77@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Cameroon Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Cameroon\, Africa\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2aac4d0d-9fa9-420b-a35a-5aa58 c845b77 LOCATION:Cameroon\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2aac4d0d-9fa9-420b-a35a-5aa58c8 45b77 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e46fe50b-2f7b-491e-a087-333c457ad022@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Birthday: John Henrik Clarke (b. 1915) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of John Henrik Clarke. (1915–1998)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e46fe50b-2f7b-49 1e-a087-333c457ad022 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e46fe50b-2f7b-491e-a087-333c457 ad022 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0dc83bb7-5c3a-4f47-94c7-e99a53a6644e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Birthday: P. Djèlí Clark (b. 1970) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of P. Djèlí Clark. (1970s–present)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0dc83bb7-5c3a-4f 47-94c7-e99a53a6644e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0dc83bb7-5c3a-4f47-94c7-e99a53a 6644e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0b837c2b-4a78-4ea4-9888-44961105ca96@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Birthday: John G. Jackson (b. 1907) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of John G. Jackson. (1907–1993)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0b837c2b-4a78-4ea4- 9888-44961105ca96 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0b837c2b-4a78-4ea4-9888-4496110 5ca96 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d06fcff5-1dd3-4326-b483-0b6d5d0e1d54@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday. Most public libraries are closed.\nRegion : United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/d06fcff5-1dd3-4326-b483-0b6d5d0e1d54 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d06fcff5-1dd3-4326-b483-0b6d5d0 e1d54 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d43b99b-5bc7-4a59-af94-64bd117926db@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:New Year's Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Public holiday marking the start of the new year in Grenada.\ nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/8d43b99b-5bc7-4a59-af94-64bd117926db LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d43b99b-5bc7-4a59-af94-64bd117 926db RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,new-year,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a38f666-9a94-4d1e-84b7-c236b68439c8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Liberation & Renewal Day — Haitian Independence (1804) DESCRIPTION:January 1 holds three pillars of Black liberation in a single day.\n\n1804 — Haitian Independence. After thirteen years of revolution\ , formerly enslaved Africans in Saint-Domingue declared the independent n ation of Haiti — the first free Black republic and the second sovereign n ation in the Americas. Sovereignty was not granted\; it was seized.\n\n18 63 — Emancipation Proclamation (United States). Issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1\, 1863 in the third year of the U.S. Civil War\, the Procla mation freed those held in Confederate territory. It followed — it did no t lead — the long Black-led struggle: maroons\, the Underground Railroad\ , slave revolts\, abolitionist organizing\, and the 200\,000 Black soldie rs who fought for the Union.\n\nJanuary 1 (annual) — Imani (Faith). The s eventh and final day of Kwanzaa\, founded by Maulana Karenga in 1966. Ima ni is faith in our people\, our parents\, our teachers\, our leaders\, an d the righteousness and victory of our struggle.\n\nMark the day by readi ng\, listening\, or watching public-domain works of liberation\, sovereig nty\, and renewal across the African diaspora. Sovereignty is the inherit ance\; remembrance is the practice.\nRegion: Haiti\, United States\, Pan- African\, Global\nSource: https://www.loc.gov/collections/african-america n-perspectives-rare-books/articles-and-essays/timeline-of-african-america n-history/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1a38f666-9a94-4d1 e-84b7-c236b68439c8 LOCATION:Haiti\, United States\, Pan-African\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1a38f666-9a94-4d1e-84b7-c236b68 439c8 CATEGORIES:liberation,haitian-revolution,emancipation,kwanzaa-imani,sover eignty,independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54bca7c4-21f1-49b8-9664-f3a03addfcae@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Emancipation Proclamation — United States (1863) DESCRIPTION:January 1\, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emanci pation Proclamation\, declaring that all persons held as slaves in Confed erate-held territory "are\, and henceforward shall be free."\n\nThe Procl amation was a wartime measure that did not by itself end U.S. slavery (th e Thirteenth Amendment\, ratified December 6\, 1865\, did that). It exclu ded the border states and Confederate areas already under Union control. But it transformed the Civil War into a war of emancipation\, opened Unio n ranks to Black soldiers\, and was met across Black America with watch-n ight services that have continued every December 31 since.\n\nRead it alo ngside the testimonies that surround it: the Black abolitionists\, the ma roon communities\, the self-emancipated thousands who walked\, ran\, and fought their way free.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: ht tps://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamat ion\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/54bca7c4-21f1-49b8-9664- f3a03addfcae LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/54bca7c4-21f1-49b8-9664-f3a03ad dfcae CATEGORIES:emancipation,liberation,sovereignty,abolition,civil war END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84e7a902-c28e-4bad-af77-283673a95c90@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:Imani — Faith (Final Day of Kwanzaa) DESCRIPTION:January 1. The seventh and final day of Kwanzaa\, the Pan-Afr ican celebration founded by Maulana Karenga in 1966.\n\nImani means faith — to believe with all our hearts in our people\, our parents\, our teach ers\, our leaders\, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.\n\ nImani closes the seven Nguzo Saba: Umoja (Unity)\, Kujichagulia (Self-De termination)\, Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)\, Ujamaa (Coope rative Economics)\, Nia (Purpose)\, Kuumba (Creativity)\, Imani (Faith). Light the seventh candle. Honor the elders\, the ancestors\, and the chil dren. Carry the principles into the new year.\nRegion: Pan-African\, Glob al\nSource: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/84e7a902-c28e-4bad-af77-283673a95c90 LOCATION:Pan-African\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/84e7a902-c28e-4bad-af77-283673a 95c90 CATEGORIES:kwanzaa-imani,kwanzaa,imani,nguzo saba,pan-african,karenga END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ec97639a-5369-440e-ae5f-82b38a8f7dba@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103 SUMMARY:Ancestors' Day (Jour des Aïeux) DESCRIPTION:Haitian national holiday honoring the ancestors who fought fo r independence. Observed the day after Independence Day.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec97639a-5369-440 e-ae5f-82b38a8f7dba LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec97639a-5369-440e-ae5f-82b38a8 f7dba CATEGORIES:Haiti,ancestors,independence,Caribbean END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:acf193ce-531e-409d-a69c-5fef04cd2c8e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105 SUMMARY:Birthday: C.L.R. James (b. 1901) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of C.L.R. James. (1901–1989)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/acf193ce-531e-409d-a69 c-5fef04cd2c8e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/acf193ce-531e-409d-a69c-5fef04c d2c8e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:09ec7b8d-8587-471c-a231-e65dfe118417@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (b. 1938) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. (1938–present)\nR egion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/09ec7b8d-8587- 471c-a231-e65dfe118417 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/09ec7b8d-8587-471c-a231-e65dfe1 18417 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1b53a30b-bf31-4c76-9898-81abb704b2c8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (b. 1938) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. (1938–present)\nR egion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1b53a30b-bf31- 4c76-9898-81abb704b2c8 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1b53a30b-bf31-4c76-9898-81abb70 4b2c8 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e2633acb-2da4-439f-b94f-f516228a80d3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108 SUMMARY:Birthday: Zora Neale Hurston (b. 1891) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Zora Neale Hurston. (1891–1960)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e2633acb-2da4-43 9f-b94f-f516228a80d3 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e2633acb-2da4-439f-b94f-f516228 a80d3 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72369a99-e23a-4bcf-a411-5a60869e470e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112 SUMMARY:Morocco Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence manifesto anniversary\, 1944.\nRegion: Morocco\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/72369a99-e23a-4bcf-a 411-5a60869e470e LOCATION:Morocco\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/72369a99-e23a-4bcf-a411-5a60869 e470e CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14663d78-5619-45a4-83b2-b82cf1e93982@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 SUMMARY:Sharjah Festival of African Literature DESCRIPTION:Annual festival of African literature in Sharjah\, UAE. 2026 theme: "The African Way".\nRegion: United Arab Emirates\, Africa\nMore: h ttps://www.perankharchive.com/events/14663d78-5619-45a4-83b2-b82cf1e93982 LOCATION:United Arab Emirates\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/14663d78-5619-45a4-83b2-b82cf1e 93982 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aab7456d-c373-4869-b095-1594b18f01a9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Birthday: Nicole Werewere Liking (b. 1950) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Nicole Werewere Liking. (1950–presen t)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aab7456d- c373-4869-b095-1594b18f01a9 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aab7456d-c373-4869-b095-1594b18 f01a9 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9efb2d46-4bc2-442b-b972-d0d15b3f19b6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Birthday: Joyce E. King (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Joyce E. King. (1941–present)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9efb2d46-4bc2-442b -b972-d0d15b3f19b6 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9efb2d46-4bc2-442b-b972-d0d15b3 f19b6 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71c9e846-0dbf-4cb4-ba89-f663cf4d579f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Birthday: Margaree King Mitchell (b. 1953) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Margaree King Mitchell. (1953–presen t)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71c9e846- 0dbf-4cb4-ba89-f663cf4d579f LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71c9e846-0dbf-4cb4-ba89-f663cf4 d579f CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2d937eb9-0aee-47ae-8703-2845af576809@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Birthday: Martin Luther King III (b. 1957) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Martin Luther King III. (1957–presen t)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2d937eb9- 0aee-47ae-8703-2845af576809 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2d937eb9-0aee-47ae-8703-2845af5 76809 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99967ce1-5da1-4487-95a1-612470b9f7e1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120 SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day DESCRIPTION:Third Monday in January — honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Lut her King Jr.\, civil rights leader.\nRegion: United States\, North Americ a\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/99967ce1-5da1-4487-95a1-61 2470b9f7e1 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/99967ce1-5da1-4487-95a1-612470b 9f7e1 CATEGORIES:civil rights,justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2df36479-73dc-48ed-8246-0ae646517144@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120 SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader. Observed the third Monday in January. Many libraries host commemorative programs. \nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/2df36479-73dc-48ed-8246-0ae646517144 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2df36479-73dc-48ed-8246-0ae6465 17144 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,civil-rights,african-diaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69adf717-cc2d-47c0-9363-961d91a4b049@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121 SUMMARY:Guinea-Bissau Independence Day DESCRIPTION:National Heroes' Day.\nRegion: Guinea-Bissau\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/69adf717-cc2d-47c0-9363-961d91a4b04 9 LOCATION:Guinea-Bissau\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/69adf717-cc2d-47c0-9363-961d91a 4b049 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:261fbaa5-8d3f-4aa7-b262-b1dc8fb42ad3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121 SUMMARY:Birthday: Drusilla Dunjee Houston (b. 1876) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Drusilla Dunjee Houston. (1876–1941) \nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/261fbaa5-8d 3f-4aa7-b262-b1dc8fb42ad3 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/261fbaa5-8d3f-4aa7-b262-b1dc8fb 42ad3 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99305f3a-123a-4398-9030-c31614c2d006@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125 SUMMARY:JAX Urban Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual urban book festival in Jacksonville\, FL.\nRegion: Uni ted States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/99305f3a-123a-439 8-9030-c31614c2d006 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/99305f3a-123a-4398-9030-c31614c 2d006 CATEGORIES:books,festival,urban END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1fb24bf0-9513-455f-a37a-e0bca65dbe62@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 SUMMARY:Birthday: Derek Walcott (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Derek Walcott. (1930–2017)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1fb24bf0-9513-455f-a3 7a-e0bca65dbe62 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1fb24bf0-9513-455f-a37a-e0bca65 dbe62 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95f94a3c-4e7b-4c18-aaea-111145b0b92b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125 SUMMARY:National Readathon Day DESCRIPTION:A day-long celebration of reading sponsored by Penguin Random House and the National Book Foundation. Libraries and schools host group reading sessions.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/95f94a3c-4e7b-4c18-aaea-111145b0b92b LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/95f94a3c-4e7b-4c18-aaea-111145b 0b92b CATEGORIES:library-programming,literacy,reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c6101670-305a-4fac-b3d2-9ae89d278e19@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125 SUMMARY:International Day of African Culture (UNESCO) DESCRIPTION:UNESCO observance promoting the preservation and promotion of African cultural heritage.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/c6101670-305a-4fac-b3d2-9ae89d278e19 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c6101670-305a-4fac-b3d2-9ae89d2 78e19 CATEGORIES:africa,culture,unesco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:785bf7be-f354-4475-9fc0-3246bd7803be@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 SUMMARY:Birthday: Gloria Naylor (b. 1950) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Gloria Naylor. (1950–2016)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/785bf7be-f354-4475-9f c0-3246bd7803be LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/785bf7be-f354-4475-9fc0-3246bd7 803be CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c71e0237-d3b7-4b5d-8d9b-159f781f6c21@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 SUMMARY:Birthday: Gloria Naylor (b. 1950) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Gloria Naylor. (1950–2016)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c71e0237-d3b7-4b5d-8d 9b-159f781f6c21 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c71e0237-d3b7-4b5d-8d9b-159f781 f6c21 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93009839-5825-490f-94e9-e641031b0637@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Carlene Davis DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Carlene Davis.\nRegion: Global\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/93009839-5825-490f-94e9-e641031b0 637 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/93009839-5825-490f-94e9-e641031 b0637 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cbdd3b22-f061-4079-ac96-c718865c65ff@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Angela Y. Davis (b. 1944) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Angela Y. Davis. (1944–present)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cbdd3b22-f061-40 79-ac96-c718865c65ff LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cbdd3b22-f061-4079-ac96-c718865 c65ff CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84036f97-c1e5-4428-99c9-3c43f91e2dcd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Thulani Davis (b. 1949) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Thulani Davis. (1949–present)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/84036f97-c1e5-4428 -99c9-3c43f91e2dcd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/84036f97-c1e5-4428-99c9-3c43f91 e2dcd CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a12ae2d-030f-4e47-8f75-a8eec64d36e1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Angela Y. Davis (b. 1944) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Angela Y. Davis. (1944–present)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1a12ae2d-030f-4e 47-8f75-a8eec64d36e1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1a12ae2d-030f-4e47-8f75-a8eec64 d36e1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34fb6b4b-b155-4fa2-89cb-82126a98523f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Andrea Davis Pinkney (b. 1963) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Andrea Davis Pinkney. (1963–present) \nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/34fb6b4b-b1 55-4fa2-89cb-82126a98523f LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/34fb6b4b-b155-4fa2-89cb-82126a9 8523f CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a6996776-6aa3-4f37-93c5-b787c4eea45a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ivan Van Sertima (b. 1935) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ivan Van Sertima. (1935–2009)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6996776-6aa3-4f37 -93c5-b787c4eea45a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6996776-6aa3-4f37-93c5-b787c4e ea45a CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cdbc946-aee3-45b4-852a-592bb8fd60ec@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 SUMMARY:Birthday: Carlena Davis DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Carlena Davis. (Contemporary)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9cdbc946-aee3-45b4 -852a-592bb8fd60ec LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9cdbc946-aee3-45b4-852a-592bb8f d60ec CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f905e3d-8128-45ef-a9d9-2cf898670e18@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130 SUMMARY:Multicultural Children's Book Day DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration raising awareness for kids' books that cel ebrate diversity\, founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen.\nRegion: Glo bal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0f905e3d-8128-45ef-a9d9- 2cf898670e18 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0f905e3d-8128-45ef-a9d9-2cf8986 70e18 CATEGORIES:children,literacy,diversity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73d8248a-652b-429d-b8e6-6e2f703478a4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 SUMMARY:Black History Month (U.S. & Canada) DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of African American and African Canadian h istory\, achievements\, and contributions. Established in 1976 by Preside nt Gerald Ford.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/73d8248a-652b-429d-b8e6-6e2f703478a4 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/73d8248a-652b-429d-b8e6-6e2f703 478a4 CATEGORIES:heritage,history END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d5d703cd-7cbe-4d35-aba6-8a2d6d4cf79c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 SUMMARY:Black History Month (US & Canada) DESCRIPTION:Founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week\, expanded to a full month in 1976. A time to honor the depth\, breadth\, a nd continuity of African and African-diasporic achievement across all fie lds of human endeavor.\nRegion: North America\nMore: https://www.perankha rchive.com/events/d5d703cd-7cbe-4d35-aba6-8a2d6d4cf79c LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d5d703cd-7cbe-4d35-aba6-8a2d6d4 cf79c CATEGORIES:black history,heritage month,carter woodson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c9a4b926-bebb-4233-b595-2724054e36fa@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SUMMARY:Children's Authors & Illustrators Week DESCRIPTION:Annual week celebrating children's book authors and illustrat ors in classrooms and libraries.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.peran kharchive.com/events/c9a4b926-bebb-4233-b595-2724054e36fa LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c9a4b926-bebb-4233-b595-2724054 e36fa CATEGORIES:children,literacy,authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3a786054-90a2-42db-843c-219009f5e40e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SUMMARY:National African American Read-In DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1990 by the Black Caucus of NCTE\, the Read-In is the longest-running event celebrating Black authors in classrooms\, libra ries\, churches\, and community spaces. Communities gather during the fir st week of February to read works by African American authors aloud toget her.\nRegion: North America\nSource: https://ncte.org/awards/african-amer ican-read-in/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3a786054-90a2- 42db-843c-219009f5e40e LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3a786054-90a2-42db-843c-219009f 5e40e CATEGORIES:literacy,black-authors,young-scholars,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50b54756-519c-42e2-a6a9-c373967b898e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 SUMMARY:Birthday: Théophile Obenga (b. 1936) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Théophile Obenga. (1936–present)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/50b54756-519c-4 2e2-a6a9-c373967b898e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/50b54756-519c-42e2-a6a9-c373967 b898e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f2e02a6-cacc-4363-96a0-57d5aa590449@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 SUMMARY:Birthday: Théophile Obenga (b. 1936) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Théophile Obenga. (1936–present)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2f2e02a6-cacc-4 363-96a0-57d5aa590449 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2f2e02a6-cacc-4363-96a0-57d5aa5 90449 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f833269-ebe3-4c7e-82f7-5c07b0d38fed@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204 SUMMARY:Birthday: Rex Nettleford (b. 1933) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Rex Nettleford. (1933–2010)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5f833269-ebe3-4c7e-8 2f7-5c07b0d38fed LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5f833269-ebe3-4c7e-82f7-5c07b0d 38fed CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a38312da-6695-4846-b687-5739311dfd85@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205 SUMMARY:World Read Aloud Day DESCRIPTION:A global observance founded by LitWorld celebrating the joy a nd power of reading aloud. Many US libraries host children's programming. \nRegion: United States\, Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ev ents/a38312da-6695-4846-b687-5739311dfd85 LOCATION:United States\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a38312da-6695-4846-b687-5739311 dfd85 CATEGORIES:library-programming,literacy,children,read-aloud END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d7fd138f-bf4d-4e7a-baf8-cace0ea6b5f7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206 SUMMARY:World Read Aloud Day DESCRIPTION:A global day of reading aloud together\, founded by LitWorld in 2010. Per-Ankh families and Young Scholars are encouraged to read Afri can and African-diasporic stories aloud across generations.\nRegion: Glob al Diaspora\nSource: https://www.litworld.org/worldreadaloudday\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/d7fd138f-bf4d-4e7a-baf8-cace0ea6b5f7 LOCATION:Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d7fd138f-bf4d-4e7a-baf8-cace0ea 6b5f7 CATEGORIES:literacy,young-scholars,oral-tradition,family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5e7083a7-cea3-49e2-a3d2-4aaf927778c3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 SUMMARY:Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) DESCRIPTION:Premier festival celebrating Pan African cinema\, art\, and c ulture\, featuring films from across the African diaspora.\nRegion: USA\, West Coast\nSource: https://www.paff.org\nMore: https://www.perankharchi ve.com/events/5e7083a7-cea3-49e2-a3d2-4aaf927778c3 LOCATION:USA\, West Coast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5e7083a7-cea3-49e2-a3d2-4aaf927 778c3 CATEGORIES:pan-african,film,arts,diaspora,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46eefa1d-c36e-4d64-8554-29880a23aba0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SUMMARY:Grenada Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1974.\nRegion: Grenada \, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/46eefa1d-c36e-4 d64-8554-29880a23aba0 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/46eefa1d-c36e-4d64-8554-29880a2 3aba0 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cfedfe59-02e1-41b9-9819-5074abf1dd4c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Day of education\, prevention\, testing\, and treatment focus ed on HIV/AIDS in Black communities.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/cfedfe59-02e1-41b9-9819-5074abf1dd4c LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cfedfe59-02e1-41b9-9819-5074abf 1dd4c CATEGORIES:health,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ec90b5d6-994d-4223-bb06-34057c43c2a9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 SUMMARY:African American Children's Book Fair DESCRIPTION:One of the oldest and largest single-day events for African A merican children's books\, held in Philadelphia.\nRegion: United States\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec90b5d6-994d-4223-bb06-34057 c43c2a9 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec90b5d6-994d-4223-bb06-34057c4 3c2a9 CATEGORIES:children,books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d6251620-ffbe-45b7-a756-85b1447a5435@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher (b. 1924) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher\, civil rights pioneer who se Supreme Court case helped desegregate American higher education.\nRegi on: North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d6251620-f fbe-45b7-a756-85b1447a5435 LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d6251620-ffbe-45b7-a756-85b1447 a5435 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:civil rights,education,law END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228d2392-b93b-40a6-9a07-76571348d06c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 SUMMARY:Birthday: Alice Walker (b. 1944) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Alice Walker. (1944–present)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/228d2392-b93b-40a6- 9a07-76571348d06c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/228d2392-b93b-40a6-9a07-7657134 8d06c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d754324e-9b7d-4135-b7b1-e4a50390926c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 SUMMARY:Birthday: David Walker (b. 1796) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of David Walker. (1796–1830)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d754324e-9b7d-4135-b7b 1-e4a50390926c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d754324e-9b7d-4135-b7b1-e4a5039 0926c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b933a48a-781e-4812-9503-28351c7a056a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 SUMMARY:Birthday: Claudia Walker DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Claudia Walker. (present)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b933a48a-781e-4812-950 3-28351c7a056a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b933a48a-781e-4812-9503-28351c7 a056a CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0257c5ef-1978-4676-bfc2-4d952d2885b3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 SUMMARY:Birthday: Robin Walker (b. 1967) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Robin Walker. (1967–present)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0257c5ef-1978-4676- bfc2-4d952d2885b3 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0257c5ef-1978-4676-bfc2-4d952d2 885b3 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1214112-a590-4927-a11b-88a0b260224e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 SUMMARY:Birthday: Margaret Walker (b. 1915) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Margaret Walker. (1915–1998)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1214112-a590-4927- a11b-88a0b260224e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1214112-a590-4927-a11b-88a0b26 0224e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:019f1155-29a3-4acb-be76-7710489fdbc5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 SUMMARY:Rentrée Littéraire du Mali DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering of African writers in Bamako\, Mali. 2026 th eme: "Africa in the World of Tomorrow".\nRegion: Mali\, Africa\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/019f1155-29a3-4acb-be76-7710489fdbc5 LOCATION:Mali\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/019f1155-29a3-4acb-be76-7710489 fdbc5 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival,francophone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:884c7302-65cc-489c-9d2f-df45b2aeb228@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 SUMMARY:Birthday: Maryse Condé (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Maryse Condé. (1934–2024)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/884c7302-65cc-489c-9d2 f-df45b2aeb228 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/884c7302-65cc-489c-9d2f-df45b2a eb228 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e8e0aa78-235a-4260-8c61-fa049b70ec18@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 SUMMARY:Birthday: Maryse Condé (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Maryse Condé. (1934–2024)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e8e0aa78-235a-4260-8c6 1-fa049b70ec18 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e8e0aa78-235a-4260-8c61-fa049b7 0ec18 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4df3d870-3a29-40d8-88e2-6e56eb1508d4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214 SUMMARY:Black Love Day DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1993 by Ayo Handy-Kendi as a day for healing\, rec onciliation\, and demonstrating love within Black communities.\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4df3d870-3a29-40d8-88e 2-6e56eb1508d4 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4df3d870-3a29-40d8-88e2-6e56eb1 508d4 CATEGORIES:love,community,healing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9a0e77d2-a654-428a-80ef-5c1a297980cb@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 SUMMARY:Library Lovers' Day DESCRIPTION:A day to celebrate libraries as houses of memory. We highligh t Black-founded libraries\, HBCU collections\, and community archives acr oss the diaspora that have safeguarded African and African-diasporic know ledge.\nSource: https://perankharchive.com/hbcus\nMore: https://www.peran kharchive.com/events/9a0e77d2-a654-428a-80ef-5c1a297980cb URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9a0e77d2-a654-428a-80ef-5c1a297 980cb CATEGORIES:literacy,libraries,diaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:030ab26e-0ae4-4843-b00e-6223300c879a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 SUMMARY:International Book Giving Day DESCRIPTION:Volunteer initiative encouraging people to give books to chil dren worldwide.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/030ab26e-0ae4-4843-b00e-6223300c879a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/030ab26e-0ae4-4843-b00e-6223300 c879a CATEGORIES:children,literacy,books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:999663b1-26c7-46a0-849a-9b262b4accf4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216 SUMMARY:Carnaval de Jacmel (Haiti) DESCRIPTION:Jacmel's pre-Lenten carnival is renowned for its papier-mâché masks and street pageantry rooted in Afro-Haitian spiritual and artistic traditions.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/999663b1-26c7-46a0-849a-9b262b4accf4 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/999663b1-26c7-46a0-849a-9b262b4 accf4 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,haiti,jacmel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f19633a1-bd71-4838-a28d-110818569a86@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 SUMMARY:Kanaval (Haitian Carnival) DESCRIPTION:Haitian Carnival season culminating in the days before Lent. A major cultural celebration featuring rara bands\, masquerade\, and poli tical/social commentary through music.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f19633a1-bd71-4838-a28d-110818569a8 6 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f19633a1-bd71-4838-a28d-1108185 69a86 CATEGORIES:Haiti,Kanaval,carnival,rara,music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1d18b34-726c-411e-84bb-5d28179b014b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 SUMMARY:Trinidad & Tobago Carnival DESCRIPTION:The largest Carnival in the Caribbean — two days of mas\, soc a\, steelpan\, and J'ouvert centered in Port of Spain. Rooted in African masquerade traditions carried through enslavement and emancipation.\nRegi on: Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.ncctt.org/\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1d18b34-726c-411e-84bb-5d28179b0 14b LOCATION:Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1d18b34-726c-411e-84bb-5d28179 b014b RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,trinidad,soca,mas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59164674-2324-463b-95ab-672a6f5a8f12@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218 SUMMARY:Carriacou Carnival (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Smaller-island carnival on Carriacou featuring Shakespeare Ma s\, where masqueraders recite Shakespeare and exchange whip-strikes for m issed lines.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchi ve.com/events/59164674-2324-463b-95ab-672a6f5a8f12 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/59164674-2324-463b-95ab-672a6f5 a8f12 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,grenada,carriacou,sha kespeare-mas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ad5f091e-86c2-4de3-b559-c7757d896eed@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 SUMMARY:Birthday: LeVar Burton (b. 1957) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of LeVar Burton. (1957–present)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ad5f091e-86c2-4de3- b559-c7757d896eed LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ad5f091e-86c2-4de3-b559-c7757d8 96eed CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:edc057e3-d52e-4c11-8ad5-b066c57c499e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 SUMMARY:Presidents' Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday. Observed the third Monday in February. Mo st public libraries are closed.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/edc057e3-d52e-4c11-8ad5-b066c5 7c499e LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/edc057e3-d52e-4c11-8ad5-b066c57 c499e CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0ef95e5d-1ae4-4948-906c-8b31b889e523@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Gambia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1965.\nRegion: Gambia\ , Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0ef95e5d-1ae4-4948- 906c-8b31b889e523 LOCATION:Gambia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0ef95e5d-1ae4-4948-906c-8b31b88 9e523 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:614b50d7-3e6b-4b52-bec1-d1336727a5d3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Birthday: Toni Morrison (b. 1931) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Toni Morrison. (1931–2019)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/614b50d7-3e6b-4b52-be c1-d1336727a5d3 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/614b50d7-3e6b-4b52-bec1-d133672 7a5d3 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108061e9-84a9-439e-9a98-e529eae1ab30@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Birthday: Audre Lorde (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Audre Lorde. (1934–1992)\nRegion: Gl obal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/108061e9-84a9-439e-9a98 -e529eae1ab30 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/108061e9-84a9-439e-9a98-e529eae 1ab30 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54fab818-db1f-4909-a3bb-1f4f7b863fb7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Birthday: Toni Morrison (b. 1931) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Toni Morrison. (1931–2019)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/54fab818-db1f-4909-a3 bb-1f4f7b863fb7 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/54fab818-db1f-4909-a3bb-1f4f7b8 63fb7 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d6cda74-0946-4e5d-955d-8c45cd0d8b33@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Birthday: Mary B. Morrison (b. 1955) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Mary B. Morrison. (1955–present)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d6cda74-0946-4 e5d-955d-8c45cd0d8b33 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d6cda74-0946-4e5d-955d-8c45cd0 d8b33 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b79085e7-cc97-4a61-ac82-e35f0b917efe@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Birthday: Audre Lorde (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Audre Lorde. (1934–1992)\nRegion: Gl obal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b79085e7-cc97-4a61-ac82 -e35f0b917efe LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b79085e7-cc97-4a61-ac82-e35f0b9 17efe CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ef53e94c-f39e-4636-92ca-e05d8cb359cf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406 SUMMARY:Rara Festival Season DESCRIPTION:Haitian Rara processional music tradition observed throughout Lent\, culminating at Easter. Rooted in Vodou and Afro-Haitian community life.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/e vents/ef53e94c-f39e-4636-92ca-e05d8cb359cf LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ef53e94c-f39e-4636-92ca-e05d8cb 359cf CATEGORIES:Haiti,Rara,Vodou,Lent,music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:af4ab0af-4743-44c1-8edd-43ce04545858@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Toni Morrison Day DESCRIPTION:Marks the birthday of Toni Morrison (February 18\, 1931)\, No bel laureate and steward of Black literary memory. Massachusetts establis hed the observance in 2022\; it is now widely marked across the diaspora. \nRegion: North America\nSource: https://www.tonimorrisonsociety.org/\nMo re: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/af4ab0af-4743-44c1-8edd-43ce045 45858 LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/af4ab0af-4743-44c1-8edd-43ce045 45858 CATEGORIES:black-authors,literary-memory,toni-morrison,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17406cb1-e47c-47f1-8573-6be7e85ad852@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 SUMMARY:iBuyambo Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Community book festival in Langa\, Cape Town. 2026 theme: "Ou r Words. Our Work. Our Freedom."\nRegion: South Africa\, Africa\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/17406cb1-e47c-47f1-8573-6be7e85ad852 LOCATION:South Africa\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/17406cb1-e47c-47f1-8573-6be7e85 ad852 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e6f2a2b4-f41f-4b3e-8d8e-fbda41f3e301@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222 SUMMARY:Birthday: Claudia Jones (b. 1915) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Claudia Jones. (1915–1964)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e6f2a2b4-f41f-4b3e-8d 8e-fbda41f3e301 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e6f2a2b4-f41f-4b3e-8d8e-fbda41f 3e301 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c5efa6e2-ee94-4023-80bd-5bcaf7a444a1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 SUMMARY:Benue Book & Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual book and arts festival in Makurdi\, Benue State\, Nige ria.\nRegion: Nigeria\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/c5efa6e2-ee94-4023-80bd-5bcaf7a444a1 LOCATION:Nigeria\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c5efa6e2-ee94-4023-80bd-5bcaf7a 444a1 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,arts,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56e5622b-1806-4aee-a20b-d047543239fd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 SUMMARY:St. Lucia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1979.\nRegion: St. Luc ia\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/56e5622b-1806 -4aee-a20b-d047543239fd LOCATION:St. Lucia\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/56e5622b-1806-4aee-a20b-d047543 239fd CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14a1b474-84d7-4d52-8d31-e70e99f5879c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ishmael Reed (b. 1938) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of Ishmael Reed\, author of Mumbo Jumbo and pioneer of Neo-HooDoo literary tradition.\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/e vents/14a1b474-84d7-4d52-8d31-e70e99f5879c URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/14a1b474-84d7-4d52-8d31-e70e99f 5879c RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar,literature,neo-hoodoo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b79e3cb7-0484-4f81-8678-01b9a26b786b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224 SUMMARY:Guyana Republic Day DESCRIPTION:Became a cooperative republic\, 1970.\nRegion: Guyana\, Carib bean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b79e3cb7-0484-4f81-8678 -01b9a26b786b LOCATION:Guyana\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b79e3cb7-0484-4f81-8678-01b9a26 b786b CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ba27f838-3974-45e9-9650-647126e26798@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224 SUMMARY:Birthday: W.E.B. Du Bois (b. 1868) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of W.E.B. Du Bois. (1868–1963)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ba27f838-3974-45e9-9 650-647126e26798 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ba27f838-3974-45e9-9650-647126e 26798 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f859bdd-e5fa-423a-821b-0b7376ca5e8a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224 SUMMARY:Birthday: Amos N. Wilson (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Amos N. Wilson. (1941–1995)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2f859bdd-e5fa-423a-8 21b-0b7376ca5e8a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2f859bdd-e5fa-423a-821b-0b7376c a5e8a CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d4f0280-b0a2-4210-ad27-7a4f9ed4e86d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224 SUMMARY:Birthday: Dr. Amos N. Wilson (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Dr. Amos N. Wilson. (1941–1995)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d4f0280-b0a2-42 10-ad27-7a4f9ed4e86d LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d4f0280-b0a2-4210-ad27-7a4f9ed 4e86d CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9dd36d28-b9ce-4aba-b4ba-75b9c3eeb283@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226 SUMMARY:National Black Book Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Black-authored books and Black-owned bookstores ac ross the diaspora. A day to buy from independent Black booksellers (Marcu s Books on Bookshop.org)\, share Black-authored titles\, and visit your l ocal Black bookstore.\nRegion: North America\nSource: https://www.nationa lblackbookday.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9dd36d28- b9ce-4aba-b4ba-75b9c3eeb283 LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9dd36d28-b9ce-4aba-b4ba-75b9c3e eb283 CATEGORIES:black-authors,black-bookstores,literacy,indie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4750ae29-f5d1-4534-8231-1306e93a5cfb@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 SUMMARY:Africa Caribbean Literary Exchange / Jamaica Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Cross-diaspora literary exchange and Jamaica Book Festival ho sted at the University of the West Indies\, Kingston.\nRegion: Jamaica\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4750ae29-f5d1-4534 -8231-1306e93a5cfb LOCATION:Jamaica\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4750ae29-f5d1-4534-8231-1306e93 a5cfb CATEGORIES:caribbean,africa,diaspora,literature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4688944-2282-4210-a2c4-ce5079988384@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227 SUMMARY:Digital Learning Day DESCRIPTION:An annual celebration of innovative teaching and digital lear ning\, widely observed by school and public libraries.\nRegion: United St ates\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b468894 4-2282-4210-a2c4-ce5079988384 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4688944-2282-4210-a2c4-ce50799 88384 CATEGORIES:library-programming,digital-literacy,education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b156e748-5ae4-4fe2-a4c7-23a3fb2fa8db@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 SUMMARY:Dominican Republic Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Haiti\, 1844.\nRegion: Dominican Republic\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b156e748-5ae4-4fe 2-a4c7-23a3fb2fa8db LOCATION:Dominican Republic\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b156e748-5ae4-4fe2-a4c7-23a3fb2 fa8db CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a5f8bc4a-1d1f-456c-a93c-12e3f7c96d66@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303 SUMMARY:Read Across America Day DESCRIPTION:An annual reading motivation and awareness program organized by the National Education Association. Held on or near March 2 (Dr. Seuss 's birthday)\; many libraries are reframing programming around diverse\, decolonial childrens' literature.\nRegion: United States\, North America\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a5f8bc4a-1d1f-456c-a93c-12e3 f7c96d66 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a5f8bc4a-1d1f-456c-a93c-12e3f7c 96d66 CATEGORIES:library-programming,literacy,children,education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79c980d2-75b8-4d57-a0be-81015b2f3f40@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305 SUMMARY:Rescuing History Authors Tour begins DESCRIPTION:Multi-stop Southeast U.S. tour featuring Black history author s and educators.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/79c980d2-75b8-4d57-a0be-81015b2f3f40 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/79c980d2-75b8-4d57-a0be-81015b2 f3f40 CATEGORIES:history,authors,tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4dffb7be-d5e9-4ba0-be66-85fe0daf05b4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307 SUMMARY:Ghana Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1957. First sub-Sahara n African nation to gain independence.\nRegion: Ghana\, Africa\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/4dffb7be-d5e9-4ba0-be66-85fe0daf05b4 LOCATION:Ghana\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4dffb7be-d5e9-4ba0-be66-85fe0da f05b4 CATEGORIES:independence,Pan-African END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6362f3e7-33f0-4253-a9a4-e3c9fa008436@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 SUMMARY:Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers DESCRIPTION:Annual festival in Johannesburg. 2026 theme: "Wisdom is sough t from those who came before".\nRegion: South Africa\, Africa\nMore: http s://www.perankharchive.com/events/6362f3e7-33f0-4253-a9a4-e3c9fa008436 LOCATION:South Africa\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6362f3e7-33f0-4253-a9a4-e3c9fa0 08436 CATEGORIES:africa,women,literature,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bfb57d27-13e0-4bfe-8b98-978e82aa8505@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311 SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman Day DESCRIPTION:State holiday in New York and Maryland honoring the abolition ist and Underground Railroad conductor.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/bfb57d27-13e0-4bfe-8b98-978e82aa8505 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bfb57d27-13e0-4bfe-8b98-978e82a a8505 CATEGORIES:abolition,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33032f09-a707-4e4d-9f74-9cc79569ace0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313 SUMMARY:Mauritius Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1968.\nRegion: Mauriti us\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/33032f09-a707-4e 4d-9f74-9cc79569ace0 LOCATION:Mauritius\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/33032f09-a707-4e4d-9f74-9cc7956 9ace0 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:da6f1e4a-1bb6-4df7-9b08-a722a7d23f84@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313 SUMMARY:Birthday: Virginia Hamilton (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Virginia Hamilton. (1934–2002)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/da6f1e4a-1bb6-4df 7-9b08-a722a7d23f84 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/da6f1e4a-1bb6-4df7-9b08-a722a7d 23f84 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bf843631-fd7b-45bc-bdac-a1ce8d4733e5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 SUMMARY:Pi Day DESCRIPTION:Pi Day (March 14 — 3.14) celebrates mathematics. For the Afri can diaspora it is also a day to remember that mathematical knowledge is rooted in Africa: the Ishango bone (~20\,000 BCE\, Central Africa) is amo ng the oldest mathematical artifacts\; Kemetic (Ancient Egyptian) scribes calculated π in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (~1650 BCE)\; and Black m athematicians — Benjamin Banneker\, Katherine Johnson\, Dorothy Vaughan\, Mary Jackson\, David Blackwell\, Euphemia Lofton Haynes\, Marjorie Lee B rowne — carry the lineage forward.\nRegion: Global\nSource: https://en.wi kipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bf84 3631-fd7b-45bc-bdac-a1ce8d4733e5 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bf843631-fd7b-45bc-bdac-a1ce8d4 733e5 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:mathematics,blerds,stem,kemet,ishango,black-mathematicians END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ebaaa35a-47c8-4882-a185-5f776f66ecd4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture. Hosted by @authorjoycedmoore.\nRe gion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ebaaa35a -47c8-4882-a185-5f776f66ecd4 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ebaaa35a-47c8-4882-a185-5f776f6 6ecd4 CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82304fab-f25a-475e-8c92-42ac2d6bc243@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 SUMMARY:Birthday: Robin Walker (b. 1967) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Robin Walker. (1967–present)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/82304fab-f25a-475e- 8c92-42ac2d6bc243 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/82304fab-f25a-475e-8c92-42ac2d6 bc243 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7554abab-f1fe-44d1-8d30-2d62a66e359d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260317 SUMMARY:First Black Newspaper Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the founding of Freedom's Journal in 1827\, the first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States.\nRegion: U nited States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7554abab-f1fe-4 4d1-8d30-2d62a66e359d LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7554abab-f1fe-44d1-8d30-2d62a66 e359d CATEGORIES:press,history END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59fc0ee5-2e8e-4407-b2d8-3eed901654ef@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324 SUMMARY:Open Book Youth Fest DESCRIPTION:Youth literature festival in Cape Town\, South Africa.\nRegio n: South Africa\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/59f c0ee5-2e8e-4407-b2d8-3eed901654ef LOCATION:South Africa\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/59fc0ee5-2e8e-4407-b2d8-3eed901 654ef CATEGORIES:africa,youth,literature,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:762c9af6-447d-470d-bf0f-e6e5c26eb0ff@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319 SUMMARY:Birthday: Frances Cress Welsing (b. 1935) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Frances Cress Welsing. (1935–2016)\n Region: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/762c9af6-447d -470d-bf0f-e6e5c26eb0ff LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/762c9af6-447d-470d-bf0f-e6e5c26 eb0ff CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79856775-6630-4ba9-acfd-85d4c8f5c345@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321 SUMMARY:Tunisia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1956.\nRegion: Tunisia\, Africa\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/79856775-6630-4ba9-acfd-85d4c8 f5c345 LOCATION:Tunisia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/79856775-6630-4ba9-acfd-85d4c8f 5c345 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d5d621e-df32-43a2-9030-da36337da2d1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual book festival hosted by Barnes & Noble in New York Cit y.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d 5d621e-df32-43a2-9030-da36337da2d1 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d5d621e-df32-43a2-9030-da36337 da2d1 CATEGORIES:books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71bb34b9-e828-4b4b-aaec-7fbd4147f94b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 SUMMARY:Characters in the City DESCRIPTION:Annual children's and YA literature festival in Charlotte\, N C.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71 bb34b9-e828-4b4b-aaec-7fbd4147f94b LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71bb34b9-e828-4b4b-aaec-7fbd414 7f94b CATEGORIES:children,books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12d58936-e77f-4a53-adc1-7d8a8de75a42@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327 SUMMARY:HBCU Spring Fest DESCRIPTION:Spring break gathering celebrating HBCU culture\, music\, and community across multiple Black college campuses.\nRegion: USA\, Southea st\nSource: https://www.hbcuspringfest.com\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/12d58936-e77f-4a53-adc1-7d8a8de75a42 LOCATION:USA\, Southeast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/12d58936-e77f-4a53-adc1-7d8a8de 75a42 CATEGORIES:hbcu,spring-fest,black-college,culture,music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93ddb3cb-c903-4d4c-aadd-4d7410096127@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 SUMMARY:Namibia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from South Africa\, 1990.\nRegion: Namibia\, Afr ica\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/93ddb3cb-c903-4d4c-aadd- 4d7410096127 LOCATION:Namibia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/93ddb3cb-c903-4d4c-aadd-4d74100 96127 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5fff587f-984c-447a-8c24-7cc11abb6721@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination DESCRIPTION:United Nations observance marking the 1960 Sharpeville massac re in South Africa.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com /events/5fff587f-984c-447a-8c24-7cc11abb6721 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5fff587f-984c-447a-8c24-7cc11ab b6721 CATEGORIES:un,justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0760e984-aa4a-4437-bd64-4cd2a13e6af2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323 SUMMARY:Puerto Rico — Abolition of Slavery Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 1873 abolition of enslavement in Puerto Rico .\nRegion: Puerto Rico\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/0760e984-aa4a-4437-bd64-4cd2a13e6af2 LOCATION:Puerto Rico\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0760e984-aa4a-4437-bd64-4cd2a13 e6af2 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,puerto-rico,abolition,emancipa tion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7023c8ff-a9cb-49e9-8765-70203e4977d1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324 SUMMARY:Birthday: Walter Rodney (b. 1942) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Walter Rodney. (1942–1980)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7023c8ff-a9cb-49e9-87 65-70203e4977d1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7023c8ff-a9cb-49e9-8765-70203e4 977d1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:feb9eba0-2207-4784-845e-707628b0e74e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 SUMMARY:Time of the Writer DESCRIPTION:Annual literary festival in Durban\, South Africa. 2026 theme : "Ink-Stitutional Power".\nRegion: South Africa\, Africa\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/feb9eba0-2207-4784-845e-707628b0e74e LOCATION:South Africa\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/feb9eba0-2207-4784-845e-707628b 0e74e CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival,durban END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81213d57-225c-4dd4-8db1-5416e8a00d6e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers Col lege\, Brooklyn — a premier convening of Black writers and scholars.\nReg ion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/81213d57- 225c-4dd4-8db1-5416e8a00d6e LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/81213d57-225c-4dd4-8db1-5416e8a 00d6e CATEGORIES:writers,conference,scholarship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:857aaf36-3a2b-47ca-911d-14d871610910@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326 SUMMARY:International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and th e Transatlantic Slave Trade DESCRIPTION:UNESCO/UN observance honoring those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade.\nRegion: Global\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/857aaf36-3a2b-47ca-911d-14d871610910 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/857aaf36-3a2b-47ca-911d-14d8716 10910 CATEGORIES:un,memory,slavery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9f993ad8-d9ac-46c4-bb73-9b427252b9c6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 SUMMARY:Africana Arts & Humanities Festival (AARLCC) DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration at the African-American Research Library a nd Cultural Center honoring Africana arts\, literature\, and scholarship. \nRegion: USA\, Southeast\nSource: https://www.broward.org/Library/AARLCC \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9f993ad8-d9ac-46c4-bb73-9b4 27252b9c6 LOCATION:USA\, Southeast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9f993ad8-d9ac-46c4-bb73-9b42725 2b9c6 CATEGORIES:africana,arts,humanities,library,scholarship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cbb4017b-d9ea-4cbd-b3d4-2710efc2dcdc@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 SUMMARY:National Doctors' Day — Honoring Black Physicians of the Diaspora DESCRIPTION:March 30 marks National Doctors' Day in the United States\, c ommemorating the first use of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford Long in 1842. Pe r-Ankh observes this day through an African Diaspora lens: honoring Black physicians whose labor sustains life under conditions of structural stre ss\, while remembering the doctors our communities have long produced — f rom Dr. James McCune Smith (the first African American to earn a medical degree\, University of Glasgow\, 1837) to Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (perfo rmed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries\, 1893) to Dr. Patr icia Bath (laser cataract surgery)\, Dr. Alexa Canady (first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S.)\, and the generations of physicians trained at Howard\, Meharry\, Morehouse School of Medicine\, and HBCU-linked program s across the diaspora.\n\n**Why the stress matters.** Black physicians ca rry a double burden: clinical labor inside under-resourced systems\, plus the cultural labor of caring for patients whose health outcomes are shap ed by racism\, environmental harm\, and economic stress. Research (AAMC\; JAMA\; The Lancet) consistently documents that Black patients have measu rably better outcomes when treated by Black physicians — meaning every Bl ack doctor's well-being is also a community public-health resource. Prote cting their rest\, mental health\, and dignity is Ma'at in practice: bala nce\, truth\, and right relationship.\n\n**Why their importance endures.* * From traditional healers and midwives across the continent and Caribbea n\, to today's primary-care doctors\, surgeons\, psychiatrists\, and rese archers\, Black medical knowledge is a continuous lineage — not a recent arrival. Today\, give thanks to a Black doctor in your life. Sit with wha t they carry. Support HBCU medical schools\, the National Medical Associa tion\, and local Black-led clinics.\nRegion: Global Diaspora\nMore: https ://www.perankharchive.com/events/cbb4017b-d9ea-4cbd-b3d4-2710efc2dcdc LOCATION:Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cbb4017b-d9ea-4cbd-b3d4-2710efc 2dcdc RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:black-physicians,health-sovereignty,hbcu-medical,wellness,obse rvance,diaspora,ma-at END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c88755b6-dad0-4067-9a57-3aa46f7f28ae@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 SUMMARY:Birthday: Marimba Ani (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Marimba Ani. (1941–present)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c88755b6-dad0-4067-9 a57-3aa46f7f28ae LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c88755b6-dad0-4067-9a57-3aa46f7 f28ae CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6072ca73-685a-4bea-8397-39374458da51@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 SUMMARY:Birthday: Marimba Ani (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Marimba Ani. (1941–present)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6072ca73-685a-4bea-8 397-39374458da51 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6072ca73-685a-4bea-8397-3937445 8da51 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cf6ab462-4b0f-4013-8eaf-4314634fdb57@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:National Poetry Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the power of the word. Featured: Sonia Sanchez\, Nikki Giovanni\, Audre Lorde\, Langston Hughes\, Claude McKay\, Maya Ange lou\, Kamau Brathwaite\, Gwendolyn Brooks\, Amiri Baraka\, Phillis Wheatl ey — voices who shaped African and diaspora poetics across centuries.\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cf6ab462-4b0f-4 013-8eaf-4314634fdb57 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cf6ab462-4b0f-4013-8eaf-4314634 fdb57 CATEGORIES:poetry,heritage month,literary arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fbda1f55-e0bd-4046-a293-d1336191b552@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:National Arab American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Honoring the intertwined histories of African and Arab people s. Featured scholars: Cheikh Anta Diop (on African-Arab relations)\, Chan cellor Williams\, Ivan Van Sertima — examining cultural exchange\, the Mo orish legacy\, and African presence in the Arab world.\nRegion: Global\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fbda1f55-e0bd-4046-a293-d13361 91b552 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fbda1f55-e0bd-4046-a293-d133619 1b552 CATEGORIES:arab heritage,heritage month,cultural exchange END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d16890a-f75a-4c2e-8291-3641a14e7b2e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:National Autism Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:April is National Autism Awareness Month\, a time to increase understanding\, acceptance\, and support for autistic individuals and th eir families. In the Black community\, autism awareness carries particula r urgency: Black children are diagnosed with autism on average 3 years la ter than white children\, and are more likely to be misdiagnosed with beh avioral disorders first. Cultural stigma\, lack of access to culturally c ompetent providers\, and systemic healthcare inequities contribute to del ayed diagnosis and intervention. Black families often navigate autism wit h fewer resources while confronting intersecting barriers of race and dis ability. Organizations like the Color of Autism Foundation\, founded by C amille Proctor\, work specifically to address disparities in autism diagn osis\, treatment\, and support within communities of color. This month ho nors Black autistic individuals\, their families\, and the advocates push ing for equitable care\, representation\, and acceptance.\nRegion: North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d16890a-f75a-4c2e-8 291-3641a14e7b2e LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9d16890a-f75a-4c2e-8291-3641a14 e7b2e RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness,Disability Justice,Black Health,Health Equity ,Neurodiversity,Mental Health,Community Advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20ce8457-cf6d-420e-9464-02249d81faf1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:School Library Month DESCRIPTION:A month-long celebration sponsored by the American Associatio n of School Librarians (AASL) recognizing the contributions of school lib raries.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankh archive.com/events/20ce8457-cf6d-420e-9464-02249d81faf1 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/20ce8457-cf6d-420e-9464-02249d8 1faf1 CATEGORIES:library-programming,school-libraries,education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d5f59b4-bf0d-49f5-ab31-111e24cc5cc2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:National Poetry Month DESCRIPTION:A month-long celebration of poetry organized by the Academy o f American Poets. Libraries host poetry readings\, workshops\, and displa ys.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/4d5f59b4-bf0d-49f5-ab31-111e24cc5cc2 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4d5f59b4-bf0d-49f5-ab31-111e24c c5cc2 CATEGORIES:library-programming,poetry,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2e090a4f-1b58-4d5e-bcc8-a4d4cddbc409@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402 SUMMARY:F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual literary festival celebrating Black indie authors in D aytona\, FL.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com /events/2e090a4f-1b58-4d5e-bcc8-a4d4cddbc409 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2e090a4f-1b58-4d5e-bcc8-a4d4cdd bc409 CATEGORIES:indie,books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:563409ed-f3d1-463c-85ac-17e3815ecac1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402 SUMMARY:Plots & Pours DESCRIPTION:Black indie authors literary experience.\nRegion: United Stat es\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/563409ed-f3d1-463c-85ac-1 7e3815ecac1 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/563409ed-f3d1-463c-85ac-17e3815 ecac1 CATEGORIES:indie,books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1058fde8-2a5f-4172-9bae-144b16bb35b8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403 SUMMARY:International Children's Book Day DESCRIPTION:Annual IBBY observance on Hans Christian Andersen's birthday celebrating children's literature worldwide.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https ://www.perankharchive.com/events/1058fde8-2a5f-4172-9bae-144b16bb35b8 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1058fde8-2a5f-4172-9bae-144b16b b35b8 CATEGORIES:children,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4b098689-7505-4340-b0b9-ae1f37373bc6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404 SUMMARY:Good Friday (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Christian observance and public holiday in Grenada (movable d ate).\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/4b098689-7505-4340-b0b9-ae1f37373bc6 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4b098689-7505-4340-b0b9-ae1f373 73bc6 CATEGORIES:grenada,easter,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12e0e56c-ff9d-4a1d-bb91-f15f99d58c1d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 SUMMARY:Senegal Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Senegal\, Africa\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/12e0e56c-ff9d-4a1d-bb91-f15f99 d58c1d LOCATION:Senegal\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/12e0e56c-ff9d-4a1d-bb91-f15f99d 58c1d CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19004371-52e3-4534-b206-dfa32dc83f1a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 SUMMARY:Birthday: Maya Angelou (b. 1928) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Maya Angelou. (1928–2014)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/19004371-52e3-4534-b20 6-dfa32dc83f1a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/19004371-52e3-4534-b206-dfa32dc 83f1a CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:be6397cc-2bc6-46de-89dc-ad1df8fd0bb4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 SUMMARY:Birthday: Maya Angelou (b. 1928) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Maya Angelou. (1928–2014)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/be6397cc-2bc6-46de-89d c-ad1df8fd0bb4 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/be6397cc-2bc6-46de-89dc-ad1df8f d0bb4 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77d5c939-c135-4ee4-8849-68cdababb6d7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407 SUMMARY:Easter Monday (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Public holiday following Easter Sunday in Grenada (movable da te).\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/77d5c939-c135-4ee4-8849-68cdababb6d7 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77d5c939-c135-4ee4-8849-68cdaba bb6d7 CATEGORIES:grenada,easter,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b05f0dcf-1090-459a-a7b7-2c78c60597e3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 SUMMARY:National Black Bookstore Day DESCRIPTION:April 7th — celebrating Black-owned bookstores as sites of cu ltural self-determination.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b05f0dcf-1090-459a-a7b7-2c78c60597e 3 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b05f0dcf-1090-459a-a7b7-2c78c60 597e3 CATEGORIES:literacy,culture,bookstores END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2e79f251-20ef-41f5-a5d9-624520587d3e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 SUMMARY:National Black Bookstore Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Black-owned bookstores as sites of cultural self- determination — from Lewis Michaux's National Memorial African Bookstore to Mahogany Books and Eso Won Books today.\nRegion: North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2e79f251-20ef-41f5-a5d9-624520587d3 e LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2e79f251-20ef-41f5-a5d9-6245205 87d3e CATEGORIES:bookstores,literacy,culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41215461-c810-449c-bb19-7ffec15f22c6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 SUMMARY:Toussaint Louverture Death Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the death of Toussaint Louverture in 1803 at For t de Joux\, France. Honored as the architect of Haitian liberation.\nRegi on: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/412154 61-c810-449c-bb19-7ffec15f22c6 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/41215461-c810-449c-bb19-7ffec15 f22c6 CATEGORIES:Haiti,Toussaint Louverture,liberation,revolution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8f6c3321-904c-4875-b77f-ca5b696b76e6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Week DESCRIPTION:April 11–17 — a week of awareness\, activism\, and community building to amplify Black maternal voices and address the maternal health crisis.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perank harchive.com/events/8f6c3321-904c-4875-b77f-ca5b696b76e6 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8f6c3321-904c-4875-b77f-ca5b696 b76e6 CATEGORIES:health,women,maternal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f55dd487-e49a-4675-a951-142f6c8faf63@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Week 2026: Rooted in Justice & Joy DESCRIPTION:Annual awareness week led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance highlighting the maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthin g people across the U.S. and globally. The 2026 theme is "Rooted in Justi ce and Joy\," centering community-driven solutions\, policy advocacy\, an d the celebration of Black motherhood.\nRegion: U.S. / Global Diaspora\nS ource: https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchi ve.com/events/f55dd487-e49a-4675-a951-142f6c8faf63 LOCATION:U.S. / Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f55dd487-e49a-4675-a951-142f6c8 faf63 CATEGORIES:maternal health,Black women,health equity,reproductive justice ,community,advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:de33f94c-ee60-4e22-9996-6e283f7ee14e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 SUMMARY:Black Book Expo: A Conscious Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:Literary festival in Richmond\, VA centering African diaspori c culture\, spirituality\, and history.\nRegion: United States\, United S tates\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/de33f94c-ee60-4e22-999 6-6e283f7ee14e LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/de33f94c-ee60-4e22-9996-6e283f7 ee14e CATEGORIES:diaspora,spirituality,literature,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:275740af-894c-444e-a48b-18322581bd04@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 SUMMARY:Jamaica Carnival DESCRIPTION:Jamaica's post-Lenten carnival featuring Bacchanal Jamaica an d Xodus road march through Kingston.\nRegion: Jamaica\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/275740af-894c-444e-a48b-18322581bd0 4 LOCATION:Jamaica\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/275740af-894c-444e-a48b-1832258 1bd04 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,jamaica END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0527e4ad-6776-4663-be58-1e0672b5c51c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 SUMMARY:Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day DESCRIPTION:National celebration of reading inspired by Beverly Cleary\, encouraging families to read together.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/0527e4ad-6776-4663-be58-1e0672b5c51c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0527e4ad-6776-4663-be58-1e0672b 5c51c CATEGORIES:literacy,family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f01e0cec-ba8f-4fc4-8ae3-02fef2564415@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:Birthday: Julius Kambarage Nyerere (b. 1922) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Julius Kambarage Nyerere. (1922–1999 )\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f01e0cec-b a8f-4fc4-8ae3-02fef2564415 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f01e0cec-ba8f-4fc4-8ae3-02fef25 64415 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c9c70399-e5b5-422f-adf7-5980f5cd43a6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417 SUMMARY:National Librarian Day DESCRIPTION:A day honoring the work of librarians and library workers.\nR egion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c9c7039 9-e5b5-422f-adf7-5980f5cd43a6 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c9c70399-e5b5-422f-adf7-5980f5c d43a6 CATEGORIES:libraries,workers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5e7b66f5-323e-4ae7-ad35-8acb0b049374@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417 SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Washington D.C.) DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 1862 District of Columbia Compensated Emanci pation Act ending slavery in the U.S. capital.\nRegion: United States\nMo re: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5e7b66f5-323e-4ae7-ad35-8acb0b0 49374 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5e7b66f5-323e-4ae7-ad35-8acb0b0 49374 CATEGORIES:emancipation,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:521c0031-2e5a-40a9-ad71-5e5768fbc568@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 SUMMARY:Zimbabwe Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom (as Rhodesia)\, 1980.\nR egion: Zimbabwe\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/521 c0031-2e5a-40a9-ad71-5e5768fbc568 LOCATION:Zimbabwe\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/521c0031-2e5a-40a9-ad71-5e5768f bc568 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21fbc9d3-2763-4788-8c94-872332ad6feb@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 SUMMARY:BookCon (Javits Center) DESCRIPTION:BookCon returns to the Javits Center\, NYC after a six-year h iatus\, drawing 25\,000 attendees.\nRegion: United States\, United States \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/21fbc9d3-2763-4788-8c94-872 332ad6feb LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/21fbc9d3-2763-4788-8c94-872332a d6feb CATEGORIES:books,festival,nyc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102f4f53-8e48-46bc-9559-7748b9221b4a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 SUMMARY:Aprilteenth DESCRIPTION:April 19th — commemorates the first arrival of enslaved Afric ans to the Americas in 1619 and ongoing reparations advocacy.\nRegion: Un ited States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ 102f4f53-8e48-46bc-9559-7748b9221b4a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/102f4f53-8e48-46bc-9559-7748b92 21b4a CATEGORIES:reparations,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fa1505b5-f1ab-437f-91a5-d17c69cff28c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 SUMMARY:National Library Week DESCRIPTION:A US-based annual celebration honoring libraries\, library wo rkers\, and the role of libraries in strengthening communities. 2026 date s: April 19–25.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/fa1505b5-f1ab-437f-91a5-d17c69cff28c LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fa1505b5-f1ab-437f-91a5-d17c69c ff28c CATEGORIES:libraries,literacy,reading,education,community,national librar y week,ALA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:afd1a800-78d4-402c-a809-5d5b578632d6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 SUMMARY:Earth Day DESCRIPTION:A global annual observance honoring the Earth and advancing e nvironmental protection. Originating in 1970\, Earth Day is now marked in over 190 countries and connects ecological stewardship to African and Af rican-diasporic traditions of right relationship with land\, water\, and ancestors (Ma'at).\nRegion: Global\nSource: https://www.earthday.org/\nMo re: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/afd1a800-78d4-402c-a809-5d5b578 632d6 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/afd1a800-78d4-402c-a809-5d5b578 632d6 CATEGORIES:environment,ecology,stewardship,land,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c460d46c-5cc5-45e7-9eb0-64b52a378b66@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 SUMMARY:World Book Day DESCRIPTION:A UNESCO-designated celebration of books\, reading\, and copy right. US libraries often pair programming with diverse author spotlights .\nRegion: United States\, Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/e vents/c460d46c-5cc5-45e7-9eb0-64b52a378b66 LOCATION:United States\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c460d46c-5cc5-45e7-9eb0-64b52a3 78b66 CATEGORIES:library-programming,literacy,unesco,global END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a413f967-0a5d-414f-9b29-834a40519783@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 SUMMARY:Festival du Livre Africain de Marrakech DESCRIPTION:Annual African book festival in Marrakech. 2026 theme: "Pense r d'autres possibles / Thinking Other Possibilities".\nRegion: Morocco\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a413f967-0a5d-414f-9b 29-834a40519783 LOCATION:Morocco\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a413f967-0a5d-414f-9b29-834a405 19783 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival,francophone,marrakech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4cfc9e7a-7e61-4898-bd62-fb81f034930a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 SUMMARY:Chocolate City Literature Festival DESCRIPTION:Inaugural Black book festival hosted by Queens of the Pages B ook Club celebrating Black literature\, authors\, and readers. Day-long p rogram of panels\, signings\, and rising-voice showcases at Sycamore & Oa k in Southeast D.C.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https ://chocolatecitylitfest.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events /4cfc9e7a-7e61-4898-bd62-fb81f034930a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4cfc9e7a-7e61-4898-bd62-fb81f03 4930a CATEGORIES:Black literature,Book festival,African Diaspora,Washington DC, Independent publishing,Storytelling END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e4a60c71-2430-41b9-843f-1588a9248984@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of independent bookstores held on the last Saturday of April. A day to support local\, independent\, and Black-owne d bookshops as cultural and intellectual anchors of their communities.\nR egion: Global\, Global Diaspora\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/e4a60c71-2430-41b9-843f-1588a9248984 LOCATION:Global\, Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e4a60c71-2430-41b9-843f-1588a92 48984 CATEGORIES:Independent bookstores,Literacy,Black-owned bookstores,Communi ty,Books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d1fe21ce-86b4-4053-8b74-44f74fe4f5f7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 SUMMARY:Birthday: Na'im Akbar (b. 1944) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Na'im Akbar. (1944–present)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d1fe21ce-86b4-4053-8 b74-44f74fe4f5f7 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d1fe21ce-86b4-4053-8b74-44f74fe 4f5f7 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27aeb2d1-0023-4053-84dc-121e6ebc2564@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 SUMMARY:Preservation Week DESCRIPTION:American Library Association's annual week-long campaign conn ecting communities through events\, activities\, and resources that highl ight what we can do to preserve personal and shared collections.\nRegion: Global\nSource: https://www.ala.org/alcts/preservationweek\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/27aeb2d1-0023-4053-84dc-121e6ebc2564 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/27aeb2d1-0023-4053-84dc-121e6eb c2564 CATEGORIES:preservation,libraries,archives,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d152bf01-fb1d-4a8a-bec0-ad2f9c887122@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 SUMMARY:Sierra Leone Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1961.\nRegion: Sierra Leone\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d152bf01-fb1d -4a8a-bec0-ad2f9c887122 LOCATION:Sierra Leone\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d152bf01-fb1d-4a8a-bec0-ad2f9c8 87122 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:373c40f9-b18f-4aab-9e3b-6793af355b49@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 SUMMARY:Togo Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Togo\, Africa\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/373c40f9-b18f-4aab-9e3b-6793af355 b49 LOCATION:Togo\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/373c40f9-b18f-4aab-9e3b-6793af3 55b49 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2260cfb6-8e98-4067-bbdd-bba043d69e22@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 SUMMARY:South Africa Freedom Day DESCRIPTION:First non-racial democratic elections\, 1994.\nRegion: South Africa\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2260cfb6-8e9 8-4067-bbdd-bba043d69e22 LOCATION:South Africa\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2260cfb6-8e98-4067-bbdd-bba043d 69e22 CATEGORIES:independence,freedom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:968a2d67-a7f7-4a42-9843-e3fe5b6119cd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429 SUMMARY:National Superhero Day DESCRIPTION:National Superhero Day (April 28) honors heroes real and fict ional. For the African diaspora that lineage runs from Orrin C. Evans's A ll-Negro Comics (1947) — the first comic book entirely by Black creators — through Marvel's Black Panther (T'Challa\, 1966)\, Storm\, Luke Cage\, Misty Knight\, Monica Rambeau\, Static Shock\, Spawn\, and Miles Morales\ , to today's Black creators (Ta-Nehisi Coates\, Eve L. Ewing\, John Ridle y\, N. K. Jemisin\, Vita Ayala). It is a Blerd holiday — and a reminder t hat real heroes include Harriet Tubman\, Bessie Coleman\, Robert Smalls\, and the everyday ancestors who carried us here.\nRegion: Global\nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Superhero_Day\nMore: https://www. perankharchive.com/events/968a2d67-a7f7-4a42-9843-e3fe5b6119cd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/968a2d67-a7f7-4a42-9843-e3fe5b6 119cd RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:blerds,superheroes,comics,black-panther,afrofuturism,superhero -day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347fbaa1-0364-4eaf-afe7-42e578c5d930@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:Día — Children's Day / Book Day (El día de los niños/El día de lo s libros) DESCRIPTION:A nationally recognized celebration emphasizing the importanc e of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. Hosted in libraries across the US.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www. perankharchive.com/events/347fbaa1-0364-4eaf-afe7-42e578c5d930 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/347fbaa1-0364-4eaf-afe7-42e578c 5d930 CATEGORIES:library-programming,children,literacy,multicultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6bd0aafe-31cd-4dd9-9d9a-f949474cc919@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:Haitian Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Haiti — the first free Black republic. Honoring T oussaint Louverture\, Jean-Jacques Dessalines\, and the revolutionary tra dition that shook the foundations of global enslavement.\nRegion: Caribbe an\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bd0aafe-31cd-4dd9-9d9a-f 949474cc919 LOCATION:Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bd0aafe-31cd-4dd9-9d9a-f949474 cc919 CATEGORIES:haiti,heritage month,revolution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:03f6e709-17ed-4ecc-b340-91fbe16a8461@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Afro-Asian Focus) DESCRIPTION:A month honoring the histories\, cultures\, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders — centered here on the Afro-Asi an community. This includes the lived experiences of people of African an d Asian descent\, the long history of Black-Asian solidarity movements\, shared struggles against colonialism and racial oppression\, and the cult ural contributions of Afro-Asian artists\, scholars\, and activists such as Yuri Kochiyama\, Mitski\, Kimora Lee Simmons\, Tiger Woods\, Naomi Osa ka\, Amara La Negra\, and communities across the Caribbean\, East Africa\ , and the Americas.\nRegion: United States\, Global Diaspora\nMore: https ://www.perankharchive.com/events/03f6e709-17ed-4ecc-b340-91fbe16a8461 LOCATION:United States\, Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/03f6e709-17ed-4ecc-b340-91fbe16 a8461 CATEGORIES:Afro-Asian,AAPI Heritage Month,solidarity,multiracial identity ,diaspora,heritage month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a61fef67-732d-42a8-bfaf-b6cf3ede334f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SUMMARY:Agriculture and Labor Day (Haiti) DESCRIPTION:Haitian national holiday recognizing agricultural workers and the labor movement. Public holiday.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/a61fef67-732d-42a8-bfaf-b6cf3ede334f LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a61fef67-732d-42a8-bfaf-b6cf3ed e334f CATEGORIES:Haiti,labor,agriculture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:598ffbb5-1a11-4cc2-aac2-4b48ae55a930@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SUMMARY:Labour Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:National public holiday in Grenada honoring workers and the l abour movement.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/ \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/598ffbb5-1a11-4cc2-aac2-4b4 8ae55a930 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/598ffbb5-1a11-4cc2-aac2-4b48ae5 5a930 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,labour,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12bef325-a0cc-486d-9bd8-aff9a4117f38@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SUMMARY:Indian Arrival Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the arrival of Indian indentured labourers to Gr enada on 1 May 1857.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.go v.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/12bef325-a0cc-486d-9bd 8-aff9a4117f38 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/12bef325-a0cc-486d-9bd8-aff9a41 17f38 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,indian-arrival,caribbean,heritage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4b24022e-cbe5-4aae-9c55-e578b7db54d1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:National Preservation Month DESCRIPTION:Month-long observance led by the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrating places\, stories\, and communities worth saving. \nRegion: Global\nSource: https://savingplaces.org/preservation-month\nMo re: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4b24022e-cbe5-4aae-9c55-e578b7d b54d1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4b24022e-cbe5-4aae-9c55-e578b7d b54d1 CATEGORIES:preservation,heritage,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ea101081-19c1-4f35-8013-c21191f480cf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SUMMARY:MayDay — Save the Archives DESCRIPTION:Annual day of action initiated by the Society of American Arc hivists encouraging archives\, libraries\, and individuals to take simple steps to safeguard collections and prepare for emergencies.\nRegion: Glo bal\nSource: https://www2.archivists.org/initiatives/mayday-saving-our-ar chives\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ea101081-19c1-4f35-80 13-c21191f480cf LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ea101081-19c1-4f35-8013-c21191f 480cf CATEGORIES:archives,preservation,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7a81634f-565d-426d-83c2-e64d95eebd4a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 SUMMARY:Black Fae Day DESCRIPTION:A global day for Black artists\, cosplayers\, and dreamers to reimagine themselves as faeries\, mermaids\, and magical beings — affirm ing Black presence in fantasy and Afrofuturist worldbuilding. Founded by Jasmine La Fleur in 2021. Observed the first Saturday of May.\nSource: ht tps://www.blackfaeday.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7 a81634f-565d-426d-83c2-e64d95eebd4a URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7a81634f-565d-426d-83c2-e64d95e ebd4a CATEGORIES:afrofuturism,fantasy,cosplay,diaspora,art,speculative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a0b76904-3689-4929-9a59-29be6929e836@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 SUMMARY:Free Comic Book Day DESCRIPTION:Free Comic Book Day (first Saturday in May) is a global momen t when shops give away comics — and a key entry point for Blerds (Black n erds) and Afrofuturist readers. Look for titles by Black creators (John J ennings\, Damian Duffy\, Regine Sawyer\, Brandon Easton) and stop into Bl ack-owned comic shops listed in the Per-Ankh directory. Afrofuturism\, Bl ack speculative fiction\, and African mythological storytelling have alwa ys been part of the comics tradition — from Orrin C. Evans's All-Negro Co mics (1947) to Milestone Media to today.\nRegion: Global\nSource: https:/ /www.freecomicbookday.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a 0b76904-3689-4929-9a59-29be6929e836 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a0b76904-3689-4929-9a59-29be692 9e836 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:blerds,comics,afrofuturism,black-creators,free-comic-book-day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4f55af62-5ccb-4099-94b6-b8a01e0b9ebc@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 SUMMARY:National Black Authors Day DESCRIPTION:Founded by CaTyra Polland to celebrate Black authors. Coincid es with May the Fourth.\nRegion: USA\, usa\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/4f55af62-5ccb-4099-94b6-b8a01e0b9ebc LOCATION:USA\, usa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4f55af62-5ccb-4099-94b6-b8a01e0 b9ebc RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:literary,national-day,black-authors,community,online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7ab5a4eb-b3e0-44fe-991e-e65ea02d0216@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 SUMMARY:Children's Book Week DESCRIPTION:The longest-running national literacy initiative in the US\, administered by Every Child a Reader. Libraries and schools host author v isits\, readings\, and book giveaways.\nRegion: United States\, North Ame rica\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7ab5a4eb-b3e0-44fe-991e -e65ea02d0216 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7ab5a4eb-b3e0-44fe-991e-e65ea02 d0216 CATEGORIES:library-programming,children,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87904fff-fe73-4588-b1da-a9ea793600dd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 SUMMARY:May the 4th Be With You — Star Wars Day DESCRIPTION:May the 4th honors Star Wars fandom — and for Blerds (Black n erds) and cosplayers across the diaspora it is a chance to celebrate Blac k presence in galactic storytelling: John Boyega as Finn\, Lando Calrissi an\, Mace Windu\, Moses Ingram as Reva\, and the Black cosplay community (Black Girl Nerds\, the 501st's Black members\, Blerdcon alumni). African aesthetics — from Wakandan armor to Mandé textiles in cosplay builds — r oot the fandom in diaspora design traditions.\nRegion: Global\nSource: ht tps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day\nMore: https://www.perankharchi ve.com/events/87904fff-fe73-4588-b1da-a9ea793600dd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/87904fff-fe73-4588-b1da-a9ea793 600dd RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:blerds,star-wars,cosplay,afrofuturism,may-the-4th END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:026ec6b3-e6a0-47f0-b7c2-747cb9d4bb41@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 SUMMARY:Black Author Day DESCRIPTION:A global day to honor Black authors across the African diaspo ra — novelists\, historians\, poets\, children's writers\, scholars\, and oral-tradition keepers whose work carries memory\, repair\, and Ma'at. R ead a Black author. Buy from a Black bookstore. Gift a Black book to a yo ung reader.\nRegion: North America\nSource: https://perankharchive.com/pe r-ankh/diaspora\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/026ec6b3-e6a 0-47f0-b7c2-747cb9d4bb41 LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/026ec6b3-e6a0-47f0-b7c2-747cb9d 4bb41 CATEGORIES:literacy,authors,diaspora,black-authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91de9b3f-957c-4b2e-99db-84fb5ce9cf5e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 SUMMARY:Ethiopia Patriots' Victory Day DESCRIPTION:Liberation from Italian occupation\, 1941. Ethiopia was never formally colonized.\nRegion: Ethiopia\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perank harchive.com/events/91de9b3f-957c-4b2e-99db-84fb5ce9cf5e LOCATION:Ethiopia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/91de9b3f-957c-4b2e-99db-84fb5ce 9cf5e CATEGORIES:independence,sovereignty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347770ba-96db-4719-af5e-6f45de88baf3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513 SUMMARY:National Nurses Week — Honoring Black\, Caribbean & African Nursi ng Lineage DESCRIPTION:National Nurses Week (May 6–12) closes on May 12\, the birthd ay of Florence Nightingale\, but the deeper lineage Per-Ankh honors is th e Black\, Caribbean\, and African nursing tradition: Mary Eliza Mahoney ( the first Black professionally trained nurse in the U.S.\, New England Ho spital for Women and Children\, 1879)\; Adah Belle Thoms\, who fought to integrate the U.S. Army Nurse Corps\; Estelle Massey Osborne\, the first Black instructor at a U.S. nursing school\; and the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses\, founded in 1908 to organize Black nurses exc luded from the American Nurses Association until 1951. This week also hon ors Caribbean nurse organizers who staffed the British and U.S. health sy stems through the Windrush generation\, and African nurse-midwives whose community-based practice predates and outlasts colonial medicine. Healing in the African tradition has always been relational\, ethical\, and comm unal — an applied form of Ma'at.\nRegion: Global\, Global Diaspora\nSourc e: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Eliza_Mahoney\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/347770ba-96db-4719-af5e-6f45de88baf3 LOCATION:Global\, Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/347770ba-96db-4719-af5e-6f45de8 8baf3 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:nurses,nursing,health,medicine,mary-eliza-mahoney,adah-belle-t homs,estelle-massey-osborne,nacgn,caribbean,africa,windrush,care-work,maa t END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ed66e0a-73a4-4284-82e4-6f5c86caec01@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 SUMMARY:Birthday: Phillis Wheatley DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Phillis Wheatley. (c. 1753–1784)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4ed66e0a-73a4-4 284-82e4-6f5c86caec01 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4ed66e0a-73a4-4284-82e4-6f5c86c aec01 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d7085936-b3e9-4c43-b06a-b04652cb3ab6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 SUMMARY:Birthday: Kamau Brathwaite (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Kamau Brathwaite. (1930–2020)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d7085936-b3e9-4c43 -b06a-b04652cb3ab6 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d7085936-b3e9-4c43-b06a-b04652c b3ab6 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c1852cc-0e90-4be8-832e-6e0be4a4b259@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 SUMMARY:Bronx Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual literary festival hosted by The Bronx Is Reading\, cel ebrating Black\, Latinx\, and diasporic authors with free programming for readers\, writers\, and families in the Bronx\, NYC.\nRegion: United Sta tes\, United States\nSource: https://www.thebxisreading.com/bronxbookfest \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4c1852cc-0e90-4be8-832e-6e0 be4a4b259 LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4c1852cc-0e90-4be8-832e-6e0be4a 4b259 CATEGORIES:books,festival,nyc,bronx,the-bronx-is-reading,diaspora,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37cf3010-1ccc-4759-b81a-f1cd36397592@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 SUMMARY:ECBACC — East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention DESCRIPTION:ECBACC (since 2002\, Philadelphia) is the longest-running con vention dedicated to Black comic creators\, Blerds\, and the African dias pora in sequential art. Founded by Yumy Odom\, it hosts the Glyph Comics Awards honoring the best in Black comics. Check ecbacc.com for current-ye ar dates.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https://ecbacc. com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/37cf3010-1ccc-4759-b81a -f1cd36397592 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/37cf3010-1ccc-4759-b81a-f1cd363 97592 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:blerds,comics,convention,glyph-awards,ecbacc,black-creators END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7bae7b9f-7fb1-46a4-8094-7f40000ac558@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Atlanta DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/7bae7b9f-7fb1-46a4-8094-7f40000ac558 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7bae7b9f-7fb1-46a4-8094-7f40000 ac558 CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:07bd0b08-7625-4101-980d-e7945f6f2c44@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519 SUMMARY:Haitian Flag Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 1803 creation of the Haitian flag at the Con gress of Arcahaie during the Haitian Revolution — the first successful re volution led by enslaved Africans.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: http s://www.perankharchive.com/events/07bd0b08-7625-4101-980d-e7945f6f2c44 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/07bd0b08-7625-4101-980d-e7945f6 f2c44 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,haiti,flag-day,haitian-revolut ion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1d4f95d8-a771-4c61-b25a-c51781d1b7c2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519 SUMMARY:Haitian Flag Day & University Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag at the Congress of Arcahaie on May 18\, 1803\, by Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Also celebrat ed as University Day.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.peran kharchive.com/events/1d4f95d8-a771-4c61-b25a-c51781d1b7c2 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1d4f95d8-a771-4c61-b25a-c51781d 1b7c2 CATEGORIES:Haiti,flag,Dessalines,sovereignty,Caribbean END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a305e4a5-331f-4796-b19a-69472f0fa574@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 SUMMARY:Malcolm X Day (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) DESCRIPTION:May 19th — honoring the birthday of Malcolm X\, Pan-African r evolutionary and human rights advocate.\nRegion: United States\, North Am erica\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a305e4a5-331f-4796-b19 a-69472f0fa574 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a305e4a5-331f-4796-b19a-69472f0 fa574 CATEGORIES:Pan-African,human rights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c55d1a5-d003-4042-9360-4bb4829e2daf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 SUMMARY:Birthday: Lorraine Hansberry (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Lorraine Hansberry. (1930–1965)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5c55d1a5-d003-40 42-9360-4bb4829e2daf LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5c55d1a5-d003-4042-9360-4bb4829 e2daf CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a8d3f472-bf77-4313-aa06-e4168de5189f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 SUMMARY:Birthday: William Leo Hansberry (b. 1894) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of William Leo Hansberry. (1894–1965)\n Region: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a8d3f472-bf77 -4313-aa06-e4168de5189f LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a8d3f472-bf77-4313-aa06-e4168de 5189f CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4087e42b-3bfb-49ce-9787-054aa7f7038d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521 SUMMARY:Cuba Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Spain/U.S. administration\, 1902.\nRegion: Cuba\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4087e42b-3b fb-49ce-9787-054aa7f7038d LOCATION:Cuba\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4087e42b-3bfb-49ce-9787-054aa7f 7038d CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cc57214a-f76a-4119-b3a7-fdff8faf3e24@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521 SUMMARY:Birthday: Toussaint Louverture (b. 1743) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Toussaint Louverture. (1743–1803)\nR egion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cc57214a-f76a- 4119-b3a7-fdff8faf3e24 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cc57214a-f76a-4119-b3a7-fdff8fa f3e24 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52ebba81-3d6d-4c18-b230-b7bfd54267bc@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Grenada Chocolate Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thirteenth annual Grenada Chocolate Festival — six days of co coa farms\, chocolate-making workshops\, wellness rituals\, tastings and parties celebrating Grenada's African-rooted cocoa heritage and small-bat ch makers.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadachocolate fest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/52ebb a81-3d6d-4c18-b230-b7bfd54267bc LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/52ebba81-3d6d-4c18-b230-b7bfd54 267bc CATEGORIES:cocoa,chocolate,grenada,caribbean,foodways,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:372ef0ff-bfdc-4c22-b920-d45fdc14c83b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Yin Yoga + Cocoa Butter Self Massage DESCRIPTION:Hanna Simone leads a restorative Yin Yoga session at Sankalpa Studio paired with Grenada Premium Cocoa Butter self-massage.\nRegion: G renada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/yin-yog a-cocoa-butter-self-massage\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ 372ef0ff-bfdc-4c22-b920-d45fdc14c83b LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/372ef0ff-bfdc-4c22-b920-d45fdc1 4c83b CATEGORIES:cocoa,wellness,yoga,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:044f8c34-b740-412c-aba1-33557eee68e7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:A Gathering of Minds — Cocoa Forum DESCRIPTION:One-day cocoa-chocolate forum at True Blue Bay uniting Grenad ian cocoa farmers\, chocolate makers and markets. Free admission.\nRegion : Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadachocolatefest.gd/schedule-l ist/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/044f8c34-b740-412c-aba1 -33557eee68e7 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/044f8c34-b740-412c-aba1-33557ee e68e7 CATEGORIES:cocoa,farmers,forum,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b463fb0-e53d-4528-a104-2b4ead633a1e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Cocoa Chocolate Expo DESCRIPTION:Expo of Grenadian cocoa-based treats\, beauty products\, drin ks and crafts at True Blue Bay Boutique Resort.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribb ean\nSource: https://grenadachocolatefest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/3b463fb0-e53d-4528-a104-2b4ead633a1e LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3b463fb0-e53d-4528-a104-2b4ead6 33a1e CATEGORIES:cocoa,expo,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b251bff4-2c40-495f-844d-70d784f7ab53@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Bon Bon Making with Crayfish Bay Organic Cocoa Plantation DESCRIPTION:Hands-on bonbon-making workshop with Lylette (Crayfish Bay) a nd Melisha Philbert (House of Chocolate) at Cocoa By The Bay.\nRegion: Gr enada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/bon-bon- making-at-cocoa-by-the-bay\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b 251bff4-2c40-495f-844d-70d784f7ab53 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b251bff4-2c40-495f-844d-70d784f 7ab53 CATEGORIES:cocoa,chocolate-making,workshop,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bbd90cce-e6f9-43b3-8e78-b651e075018e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Bean to Bliss: Crafting Your Own Chocolate Bar DESCRIPTION:Hands-on bean-to-bar workshop with Lylette and Melisha at Coc oa By The Bay\, True Blue Bay Resort.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSourc e: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/crafting-your-own-chocolate-bar\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bbd90cce-e6f9-43b3-8e78-b651 e075018e LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bbd90cce-e6f9-43b3-8e78-b651e07 5018e CATEGORIES:cocoa,chocolate-making,workshop,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a6e3f817-a93a-4599-8c89-342f188dcdad@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:From Pod to Party Fête — Opening Party DESCRIPTION:Free opening party at Westerhall Estate with cocoa cocktails\ , chocolatier tastings\, family-friendly fun and live steel pan.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/pod-t o-party-fete\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6e3f817-a93a-4 599-8c89-342f188dcdad LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6e3f817-a93a-4599-8c89-342f188 dcdad CATEGORIES:cocoa,chocolate,party,grenada,foodways,opening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27adb586-c4f0-4339-b465-c0ac78dcd6f3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Traditional Grenadian Cocoa Ball Making DESCRIPTION:Traditional cocoa-ball and cocoa-tea workshop with Emmelyn at House of Chocolate Museum.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https:/ /tickethubcaribbean.com/events/cocoa-tea-balls-making\nMore: https://www. perankharchive.com/events/27adb586-c4f0-4339-b465-c0ac78dcd6f3 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/27adb586-c4f0-4339-b465-c0ac78d cd6f3 CATEGORIES:cocoa,traditional,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ce17fd0-6a43-424e-896f-550f7ff8ba23@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Flavor Wall — Ron Beard Interactive Experience DESCRIPTION:Sunset cocoa\, chocolate and rum tasting with hands-on mixolo gy at Pandy Beach House.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://ti ckethubcaribbean.com/events/sunset-cocoa-rum-pairing\nMore: https://www.p erankharchive.com/events/9ce17fd0-6a43-424e-896f-550f7ff8ba23 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9ce17fd0-6a43-424e-896f-550f7ff 8ba23 CATEGORIES:cocoa,rum,tasting,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c7a6ca59-5f39-4eb3-8454-2cd86e0ea70c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 SUMMARY:Cocoa-Themed Sip & Paint with Nashon Jeremiah DESCRIPTION:Cocoa-themed sip-and-paint evening with Grenadian artist Nash on Jeremiah.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcarib bean.com/events/grand-paint-with-me-may\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/c7a6ca59-5f39-4eb3-8454-2cd86e0ea70c LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c7a6ca59-5f39-4eb3-8454-2cd86e0 ea70c CATEGORIES:cocoa,art,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168507a9-2662-4f16-bff2-ca8c86cf41ec@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 SUMMARY:Seamoss & Cocoa Skincare Workshop — Luxury Deep Dive DESCRIPTION:Full skincare workshop with UK-Grenadian master herbalist Tra cey Carter blending raw sea moss with antioxidant-rich cocoa.\nRegion: Gr enada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/seamoss- and-cocoa-skin-care-workshops-luxury\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.co m/events/168507a9-2662-4f16-bff2-ca8c86cf41ec LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/168507a9-2662-4f16-bff2-ca8c86c f41ec CATEGORIES:cocoa,wellness,skincare,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d6527f33-0c8e-4412-94ad-ff91c2a987d2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 SUMMARY:Cocoa Glow 2026: Nature Spa Omi Grenada at Mount Carmel Waterfall DESCRIPTION:Full-day waterfall wellness retreat at Mount Carmel with yoga \, breathwork\, cocoa-infused spa rituals and a plant-based meal by Chef Joachim.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean .com/events/naturespacocoaglow\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/d6527f33-0c8e-4412-94ad-ff91c2a987d2 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d6527f33-0c8e-4412-94ad-ff91c2a 987d2 CATEGORIES:cocoa,wellness,retreat,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b68ebab-bb6a-4dd2-8b64-4dc22e6cf32e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Family Day & Crafts Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly cocoa village at Dodgy Dock with chocolate ac tivities\, interactive experiences and a cocoa-inspired crafts bazaar. Fr ee.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadachocolatefest.gd /schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3b68ebab-bb6 a-4dd2-8b64-4dc22e6cf32e LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3b68ebab-bb6a-4dd2-8b64-4dc22e6 cf32e CATEGORIES:cocoa,family,craft-bazaar,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76fa752b-55a0-4f12-8e8a-ea29b8c44bd8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 SUMMARY:Seamoss & Cocoa Skincare Workshop — Express DESCRIPTION:Make-your-own beauty product session with herbalist Tracey Ca rter at Cocoa By The Bay.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://t ickethubcaribbean.com/events/seamoss-and-cocoa-skin-care-workshops-expres s\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/76fa752b-55a0-4f12-8e8a-ea 29b8c44bd8 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/76fa752b-55a0-4f12-8e8a-ea29b8c 44bd8 CATEGORIES:cocoa,wellness,skincare,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aedb714a-ed2f-4efc-845d-9f9cb68dfcd8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Edible Art + Chocolate Brunch — Tri Island Chocolate & Teddy Fred erick DESCRIPTION:Chocolate-inspired brunch and guided painting session with Tr i-Island Chocolate and artist Teddy Frederick at Bay House.\nRegion: Gren ada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/edible-art -and-chocolate\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aedb714a-ed2f -4efc-845d-9f9cb68dfcd8 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aedb714a-ed2f-4efc-845d-9f9cb68 dfcd8 CATEGORIES:cocoa,art,brunch,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ebf2a978-8ba4-4b0f-82ff-87b2325cd0b0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Hiking to Au Coin Waterfall with Nature Lovers DESCRIPTION:Scenic hike from Concord Waterfall to Au Coin Waterfall with cocoa-infused breakfast and treats along the trail.\nRegion: Grenada\, Ca ribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/naturelovers-com-c hocolate-fest-hike\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ebf2a978- 8ba4-4b0f-82ff-87b2325cd0b0 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ebf2a978-8ba4-4b0f-82ff-87b2325 cd0b0 CATEGORIES:cocoa,hike,nature,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:777942ac-08c3-4874-a15e-59382bd0310f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Ménage A Trois: Mind\, Body & Soul — Cocoa Wellness Journey DESCRIPTION:Cocoa-infused plantation breakfast at Mt. Parnassus followed by cocoa cleansing\, candle making\, body butter and soap crafting with l ocal artisans.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcar ibbean.com/events/gcf-mtparnassusplantation-site-tour\nMore: https://www. perankharchive.com/events/777942ac-08c3-4874-a15e-59382bd0310f LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/777942ac-08c3-4874-a15e-59382bd 0310f CATEGORIES:cocoa,wellness,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58596f21-e7f3-4e4d-9b10-cab72ca3e8ab@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Cocoa Estate Renaissance — Belmont Estate DESCRIPTION:Full-day field-to-factory experience at Belmont Estate honour ing its Afro-Indigenous and French cocoa heritage\, with tasting flight a nd cocoa-inspired lunch.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://ti ckethubcaribbean.com/events/belmontestatechocfest26\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/58596f21-e7f3-4e4d-9b10-cab72ca3e8ab LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/58596f21-e7f3-4e4d-9b10-cab72ca 3e8ab CATEGORIES:cocoa,heritage,estate,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50b5957a-cf94-4947-a55f-203c842788be@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Chocobrew Bash — Chocolate Beer & Vibes DESCRIPTION:Chocolate beer party at West Indies Brewery with island music and food. Free.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadacho colatefest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events /50b5957a-cf94-4947-a55f-203c842788be LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/50b5957a-cf94-4947-a55f-203c842 788be CATEGORIES:cocoa,beer,party,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9e3a5426-18bf-4ea8-aba9-8da2a443b25a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 SUMMARY:Eritrea Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Ethiopia\, 1993.\nRegion: Eritrea\, Africa\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9e3a5426-18bf-4ea8-aba9-8da2 a443b25a LOCATION:Eritrea\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9e3a5426-18bf-4ea8-aba9-8da2a44 3b25a CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f9cc68a-5831-460a-8a0b-84b0ec06aac4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 SUMMARY:Cocoa Quest Secret Beaches Walk with Nature Lovers DESCRIPTION:Hidden-beaches walking tour with cocoa-infused treats and mea ls\, starting at Camerhogne Park.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: h ttps://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/natureloverstour-com-hidden-beaches- tour\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f9cc68a-5831-460a-8a0b -84b0ec06aac4 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f9cc68a-5831-460a-8a0b-84b0ec0 6aac4 CATEGORIES:cocoa,beach,tour,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22a2ecc0-cba7-45f7-8cbe-af230ce191ef@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 SUMMARY:Spice Foodie Tour: Chocolate Edition DESCRIPTION:Island foodie tour exploring Grenada's cocoa and spice cultur e with tastings\, farm visits and chocolate-making.\nRegion: Grenada\, Ca ribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/gcf-spice-foodie-t our\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/22a2ecc0-cba7-45f7-8cbe- af230ce191ef LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/22a2ecc0-cba7-45f7-8cbe-af230ce 191ef CATEGORIES:cocoa,foodie,tour,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dde9f7e8-9c09-47ef-b47f-8e3b9fe94844@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 SUMMARY:Pure Grenada Cocoa & Fragrance Experience — Tower Estate DESCRIPTION:Cocoa tastings\, perfumery and gardens at The Tower Estate\; 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Observed the last Monday in May. Most public libraries are closed.\n Region: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.c om/events/23cdb81c-66ec-46b1-a108-40611931733b LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/23cdb81c-66ec-46b1-a108-4061193 1733b CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:092cb68f-a856-437a-8f76-0e9a82ba46c2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 SUMMARY:Whit Monday (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Christian public holiday following Pentecost in Grenada (mova ble date).\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMor e: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/092cb68f-a856-437a-8f76-0e9a82ba 46c2 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/092cb68f-a856-437a-8f76-0e9a82b a46c2 CATEGORIES:grenada,christian,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d36dc945-26a3-4227-8974-33d1517e691d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 SUMMARY:Africa Day / African Liberation Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unit y (now the African Union) on 25 May 1963.\nRegion: Africa\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/d36dc945-26a3-4227-8974-33d1517e691d LOCATION:Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d36dc945-26a3-4227-8974-33d1517 e691d CATEGORIES:africa,liberation,au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eb8eeb3f-5950-4ff3-be3a-960cf4a186ef@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Spice & Spirit: Grenadian Rum & Chocolate Journey — SilverSands DESCRIPTION:Curated rum and chocolate pairing experience at SilverSands G renada. Times TBA.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadac hocolatefest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/eb8eeb3f-5950-4ff3-be3a-960cf4a186ef LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/eb8eeb3f-5950-4ff3-be3a-960cf4a 186ef CATEGORIES:cocoa,rum,tasting,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11691c58-804d-48e5-9eb8-5b94731c9eff@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Tales of Resilience & Plant Your Cocoa Roots DESCRIPTION:Crayfish Bay Organic Farm tour with Kim and Lylette on hurric ane recovery\, plus a Jouvay Chocolate Factory visit and CFFI agroforestr y sapling-planting.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://ticketh ubcaribbean.com/events/gcfcffi\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/11691c58-804d-48e5-9eb8-5b94731c9eff LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/11691c58-804d-48e5-9eb8-5b94731 c9eff CATEGORIES:cocoa,climate,agroforestry,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4e1ba641-8035-4097-aa7e-a3eb269e9314@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Cocoa & Spice\, Everything Nice — Chez Louis DESCRIPTION:All-inclusive fundraising night with bold flavours and pastry by the GHTA National Culinary Team Silver Medal winners.\nRegion: Grenad a\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/cocoa-spice- everything-nice\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4e1ba641-803 5-4097-aa7e-a3eb269e9314 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4e1ba641-8035-4097-aa7e-a3eb269 e9314 CATEGORIES:cocoa,dinner,fundraiser,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1d70cc44-78a8-466a-a2f9-55476fea0389@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Grenada Fork & Film: A Chocolate Tasting Experience DESCRIPTION:Cinema-and-cuisine evening inspired by Chocolat with handcraf ted Tri Island chocolate tastings at Bay House.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribb ean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/forkandfilm\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/1d70cc44-78a8-466a-a2f9-55476fea0389 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1d70cc44-78a8-466a-a2f9-55476fe a0389 CATEGORIES:cocoa,film,tasting,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:622bb8ea-079e-4b31-b94b-b34a09fc9f94@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Chocolate & Rum Moonlight Dive — Aquanauts Grenada DESCRIPTION:Moonlight scuba dive paired with Grenadian chocolate and rum tastings. Times TBA.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenad achocolatefest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ev ents/622bb8ea-079e-4b31-b94b-b34a09fc9f94 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/622bb8ea-079e-4b31-b94b-b34a09f c9f94 CATEGORIES:cocoa,rum,diving,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a3b58d37-13fd-4add-8527-b4b3e6a81d3b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Spirits of the Spice Isle Foodie Tour DESCRIPTION:Distillery\, cocoa and culinary tour blending Grenadian rum\, cocoa and local cuisine.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://t ickethubcaribbean.com/events/gcf-spice-foodie-tour-spirits-of-the-spice-i sle\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a3b58d37-13fd-4add-8527- b4b3e6a81d3b LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a3b58d37-13fd-4add-8527-b4b3e6a 81d3b CATEGORIES:cocoa,rum,foodie,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5a992a7a-947a-4f6f-9ee8-b85057423b2e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Remembering the Mott Green Way DESCRIPTION:Tribute to Mott Green at Grenada Chocolate Company with farm tour\, live drumming\, cocoa tea\, rum and chocolate pairings and traditi onal cuisine.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcari bbean.com/events/mottgreen\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5 a992a7a-947a-4f6f-9ee8-b85057423b2e LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5a992a7a-947a-4f6f-9ee8-b850574 23b2e CATEGORIES:cocoa,heritage,tribute,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7c3f58a3-ee50-4b3e-9dae-3a63d7f4c986@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Making Art with Chocolate & Spices — Pintura by Fari and Clau DESCRIPTION:Painting workshop using natural food-grade pigments from coco a\, beets and turmeric at Cocoa By The Bay.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\ nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/paintingwithspices\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7c3f58a3-ee50-4b3e-9dae-3a63d7f4c98 6 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7c3f58a3-ee50-4b3e-9dae-3a63d7f 4c986 CATEGORIES:cocoa,art,workshop,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dd428d5e-a292-4996-8b36-a05729799fdd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Cocoa Bean Bead Bar — Jewellery Making with Ayana DESCRIPTION:Hands-on workshop crafting a bag charm from recycled glass\, cocoa-pod beads and sustainable materials.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\n Source: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/bag-charm-workshop\nMore: h ttps://www.perankharchive.com/events/dd428d5e-a292-4996-8b36-a05729799fdd LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/dd428d5e-a292-4996-8b36-a057297 99fdd CATEGORIES:cocoa,craft,workshop,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ddbb0c3-e731-41a0-b724-59868d38e701@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Spicy Cocoa Salsa with Chef Leon Couturier DESCRIPTION:Mexican-Grenadian cocoa salsa workshop with Chef Leon Couturi er.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://tickethubcaribbean.com/ events/make-your-own-spicy-cocoa-salsa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive. com/events/4ddbb0c3-e731-41a0-b724-59868d38e701 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4ddbb0c3-e731-41a0-b724-59868d3 8e701 CATEGORIES:cocoa,mexico,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6206bba8-5461-414a-98ec-fca348d2bdaf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Grenadian-Mexican Cocoa Chocolate Mezcal Pairing DESCRIPTION:Cocoa\, chocolate and mezcal pairing with chocolatier Sophie Vanderverken at Cocoa By The Bay.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: h ttps://tickethubcaribbean.com/events/mezcal-pairing\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/6206bba8-5461-414a-98ec-fca348d2bdaf LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6206bba8-5461-414a-98ec-fca348d 2bdaf CATEGORIES:cocoa,mezcal,tasting,grenada,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6c298e35-3e54-4348-887d-c2a478f3d075@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:The Great Cocoa Send-Off — Street Food Party DESCRIPTION:Festival finale at Dodgy Dock with cocoa-infused Grenadian st reet food\, chocolatier meet-and-greets and Caribbean music. Reservations required.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://grenadachocolate fest.gd/schedule-list/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6c298 e35-3e54-4348-887d-c2a478f3d075 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6c298e35-3e54-4348-887d-c2a478f 3d075 CATEGORIES:cocoa,street-food,party,grenada,foodways,closing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9458f97b-3171-4756-a1ab-1a588bf8169c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 SUMMARY:Birthday: Runoko Rashidi (b. 1954) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Runoko Rashidi. (1954–2021)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9458f97b-3171-4756-a 1ab-1a588bf8169c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9458f97b-3171-4756-a1ab-1a588bf 8169c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46dd8a7d-15b6-4c01-8335-ad897491c1b0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 SUMMARY:African Literature Association Conference DESCRIPTION:Annual scholarly conference of the African Literature Associa tion\, hosted by the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville in 2026.\nRegion : United States\, United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/46dd8a7d-15b6-4c01-8335-ad897491c1b0 LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/46dd8a7d-15b6-4c01-8335-ad89749 1c1b0 CATEGORIES:africa,scholarship,conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4923a739-bbdb-4df2-b9c1-9f9277ef45fd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:Black Romance Book Fest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual book festival in Atlanta\, GA celebrating Black romanc e authors\, readers\, and the broader Black romance literary community. T hree days of author panels\, signings\, and reader events. 2026 passes so ld out.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https://blackroma ncebookfest.com/links\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4923a7 39-bbdb-4df2-b9c1-9f9277ef45fd LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4923a739-bbdb-4df2-b9c1-9f9277e f45fd CATEGORIES:books,book-festival,black-romance,literature,authors,atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ac502db0-66e9-4f19-8f79-a8bc6fedfae5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 SUMMARY:Beyond the Ballot: A Conversation for Black Workers DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Inland Empire Black Worker Center. A conversati on for Black workers on power\, politics\, and the June 2nd primary elect ion. Held at Back to the Grind\, 3575 University Ave\, Riverside\, CA 925 01.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https://www.instagram .com/ieblackworkercenter\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ac5 02db0-66e9-4f19-8f79-a8bc6fedfae5 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ac502db0-66e9-4f19-8f79-a8bc6fe dfae5 CATEGORIES:community,black-workers,political-education,labor,riverside,in land-empire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4f8ed07c-536e-4aaa-9a9f-00a280d4a3b3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:African Book Festival Berlin DESCRIPTION:Annual festival of African writers and thinkers in Berlin\, G ermany.\nRegion: Germany\, Europe\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/e vents/4f8ed07c-536e-4aaa-9a9f-00a280d4a3b3 LOCATION:Germany\, Europe URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4f8ed07c-536e-4aaa-9a9f-00a280d 4a3b3 CATEGORIES:africa,literature,festival,europe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e031f8e0-6978-4c88-ab7a-cf8f285c23d5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:Roots Picnic 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual two-day music and culture festival hosted by The Roots \, headlined by Jay-Z and Erykah Badu.\nRegion: USA\, Northeast\nSource: https://www.rootspicnic.com\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ e031f8e0-6978-4c88-ab7a-cf8f285c23d5 LOCATION:USA\, Northeast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e031f8e0-6978-4c88-ab7a-cf8f285 c23d5 CATEGORIES:roots-picnic,music,hip-hop,soul,philadelphia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10deed42-8b74-4730-afc8-d1a41972a520@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 SUMMARY:Indian Arrival Day (Trinidad & Tobago) DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the arrival of the first indentured laborers fro m India in 1845\, a key strand in Trinidad's multi-ancestral history.\nRe gion: Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.c om/events/10deed42-8b74-4730-afc8-d1a41972a520 LOCATION:Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/10deed42-8b74-4730-afc8-d1a4197 2a520 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,trinidad,indian-arrival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91e58406-c34e-4165-b654-c47b181410df@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 SUMMARY:Black Girl Art Show — Dallas DESCRIPTION:Dallas stop of the Black Girl Art Show\, a national traveling exhibition of Black women artists across painting\, photography\, digita l\, and performance. Tickets via Eventeny: https://www.eventeny.com/event s/ticket/?id=28654\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https: //blackgirlartshow.com/shows/dallas/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.co m/events/91e58406-c34e-4165-b654-c47b181410df LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/91e58406-c34e-4165-b654-c47b181 410df CATEGORIES:black women artists,exhibition,dallas,visual art,black-girl-ar t-show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a691b62a-8142-4945-b1a9-5412dab88ca7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 SUMMARY:Bon Manjé Lakay at Baltimore Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Haitian-American Bon Manjé Lakay LLC sells small-batch granol a (Vanilla Pineapple\, "Healthy heart healthy me") every Sunday at the Ba ltimore Farmers Market (Saratoga St & Holliday St)\, 7am–12pm.\nRegion: U nited States\nSource: https://www.bonmanjelakay.com\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/a691b62a-8142-4945-b1a9-5412dab88ca7 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a691b62a-8142-4945-b1a9-5412dab 88ca7 CATEGORIES:foodways,haitian,caribbean,black-owned,farmers-market,baltimore END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e2491901-a3f0-4367-8afa-c3b30da59c57@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Read Caribbean Month DESCRIPTION:June observance founded by Cindy Allman of Book of Cinz to en courage reading Caribbean literature and Caribbean authors\, aligned with Caribbean Heritage Month celebrations.\nRegion: Global\, Caribbean\nSour ce: https://bookofcinz.com/read-caribbean/\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/e2491901-a3f0-4367-8afa-c3b30da59c57 LOCATION:Global\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e2491901-a3f0-4367-8afa-c3b30da 59c57 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:read-caribbean,caribbean-literature,caribbean-authors,caribbea n-heritage-month,diaspora-literature,books,reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1f815fce-8636-44f5-a268-c36bc430367b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602 SUMMARY:Booknik — Black Indie Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:Black literature meets Black joy — vibes\, stories\, connecti ons\, creativity all day. Dates vary by city — check social media.\nRegio n: USA\, usa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1f815fce-8636-4 4f5-a268-c36bc430367b LOCATION:USA\, usa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1f815fce-8636-44f5-a268-c36bc43 0367b CATEGORIES:book-festival,black-indie,community,date-tbc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f2fae482-dde3-4600-a886-c737229bb2c4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 SUMMARY:Ain Bailey — The Jamaica Project DESCRIPTION:Ain Bailey\, The Jamaica Project at Camden Art Centre\, Londo n. Sourced from @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSource: h ttps://www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com /events/f2fae482-dde3-4600-a886-c737229bb2c4 LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f2fae482-dde3-4600-a886-c737229 bb2c4 CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,sound-art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3f83674b-61cb-4005-b788-9a79d3b8dc4d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Amaal Said — Between Here And Elsewhere DESCRIPTION:Amaal Said\, Between Here And Elsewhere at Forma\, London. So urced from @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSource: https: //www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/3f83674b-61cb-4005-b788-9a79d3b8dc4d LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3f83674b-61cb-4005-b788-9a79d3b 8dc4d CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,photography END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6453419a-cb1b-4e09-9acf-129be0b4de9e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Paul Majek — Losing A Home DESCRIPTION:Paul Majek\, Losing A Home at House Of Annetta\, London. Sour ced from @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSource: https:// www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events /6453419a-cb1b-4e09-9acf-129be0b4de9e LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6453419a-cb1b-4e09-9acf-129be0b 4de9e CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,painting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76c8291e-4504-4cae-89c6-f9641dff60d4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 SUMMARY:Sokari Douglas Camp — Fashion & Fortune DESCRIPTION:Sokari Douglas Camp\, Fashion & Fortune at October Gallery\, London. Sourced from @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSour ce: https://www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharchiv e.com/events/76c8291e-4504-4cae-89c6-f9641dff60d4 LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/76c8291e-4504-4cae-89c6-f9641df f60d4 CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,sculpture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a3833ad-c46d-47f7-a559-1bac8f3790b7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:Christelle Oyiri — Run It Back DESCRIPTION:Christelle Oyiri\, Run It Back at Gathering London. Sourced f rom @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSource: https://www.t iktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6a38 33ad-c46d-47f7-a559-1bac8f3790b7 LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6a3833ad-c46d-47f7-a559-1bac8f3 790b7 CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,installation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88277343-5c5a-4af7-b5b9-30cd01dad60e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Shaniqwa Jarvis — Only Love Will Break Your Heart DESCRIPTION:Shaniqwa Jarvis\, Only Love Will Break Your Heart at Public G allery\, London. Sourced from @art.forhours June 2026 list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nSource: https://www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.pera nkharchive.com/events/88277343-5c5a-4af7-b5b9-30cd01dad60e LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/88277343-5c5a-4af7-b5b9-30cd01d ad60e CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art,photography END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d1603b61-b257-4a63-b985-58e22e1caede@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Pride Month DESCRIPTION:Honoring LGBTQIA+ contributions to African and diaspora intel lectual traditions. Featured: Audre Lorde\, James Baldwin\, Bayard Rustin \, Marsha P. Johnson\, Angela Davis\, Barbara Smith\, Essex Hemphill\, Ch eryl Clarke — thinkers who expanded the boundaries of freedom and identit y.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d1603b61- b257-4a63-b985-58e22e1caede LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d1603b61-b257-4a63-b985-58e22e1 caede CATEGORIES:lgbtqia+,pride,heritage month,identity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a62857b7-9e9a-4c43-b16b-3f9b1ed7d7a8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Black Music Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the African roots of global music. Featured: Samu el Coleridge-Taylor\, Fela Kuti\, Nina Simone\, Bob Marley\, Miriam Makeb a\, Hugh Masekela\, Sun Ra\, Thelonious Monk — artists who channeled ance stral rhythm into revolutionary sound.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/a62857b7-9e9a-4c43-b16b-3f9b1ed7d7a8 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a62857b7-9e9a-4c43-b16b-3f9b1ed 7d7a8 CATEGORIES:black music,heritage month,arts,culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7de05ac3-fedb-41a8-bda2-7af5b6605842@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Most US public libraries launch their summer reading programs in late May or early June. The 2026 Collaborative Summer Library Program theme should be confirmed locally.\nRegion: United States\, North Americ a\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7de05ac3-fedb-41a8-bda2-7a f5b6605842 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7de05ac3-fedb-41a8-bda2-7af5b66 05842 CATEGORIES:library-programming,summer-reading,children,families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77261c18-7df2-4ad9-8e55-85cd97c7cb04@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:African American Music Appreciation Month DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of African American music and its contribu tions to American and global culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https ://www.perankharchive.com/events/77261c18-7df2-4ad9-8e55-85cd97c7cb04 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77261c18-7df2-4ad9-8e55-85cd97c 7cb04 CATEGORIES:music,heritage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fe5a0207-03dd-4fa1-8bd6-a07f7402a0c8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Caribbean American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:U.S. observance recognizing the contributions of Caribbean Am ericans to the nation.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankha rchive.com/events/fe5a0207-03dd-4fa1-8bd6-a07f7402a0c8 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fe5a0207-03dd-4fa1-8bd6-a07f740 2a0c8 CATEGORIES:caribbean,heritage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f8b44b0b-3d42-4ff9-9d40-8dbcabd98278@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602 SUMMARY:BookCon (New York) DESCRIPTION:Annual fan-focused book convention in New York City.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f8b44b0b-3d42 -4ff9-9d40-8dbcabd98278 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f8b44b0b-3d42-4ff9-9d40-8dbcabd 98278 CATEGORIES:books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3ecb4831-d9cf-4c93-aca6-7d76cb3e077f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Zabe — We Aren't Who They Thought We Were DESCRIPTION:Solo exhibition by Zabe at Indra Gallery\, London. Curated vi a @art.forhours June 2026 Black Art Exhibitions list.\nRegion: UK\, UK\nS ource: https://www.tiktok.com/@art.forhours\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/3ecb4831-d9cf-4c93-aca6-7d76cb3e077f LOCATION:UK\, UK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3ecb4831-d9cf-4c93-aca6-7d76cb3 e077f CATEGORIES:exhibition,visual-art,arts,london,black-art END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bb4c6fcc-461d-4637-a455-afd8f52b9e1b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Nightingale Community Garden DESCRIPTION:Join a joyful evening of community\, culture\, and connection honoring Juneteenth — a celebration of Black freedom\, history\, and the ongoing fight for liberation. Explore the power of land\, memory\, and j oy as forms of resistance and belonging. Music by Fred Woodard\, activiti es\, garden tours\, and food from local restaurants. Co-hosted by Codman Square NDC\, Four Corners Main Streets\, Dorchester Food Co-op\, and The Trustees. June 5th rain date. 512 Park St\, Dorchester\, MA 02124.\nRegio n: United States\, North America\nSource: https://thetrustees.org/SeedSow \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bb4c6fcc-461d-4637-a455-afd 8f52b9e1b LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bb4c6fcc-461d-4637-a455-afd8f52 b9e1b CATEGORIES:juneteenth,community,garden,dorchester,boston,black-freedom,fo od-sovereignty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f13616ca-47d4-4168-be1a-1a460c3559b0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 SUMMARY:Corpus Christi (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Christian public holiday in Grenada (movable date).\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.peran kharchive.com/events/f13616ca-47d4-4168-be1a-1a460c3559b0 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f13616ca-47d4-4168-be1a-1a460c3 559b0 CATEGORIES:grenada,christian,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e82140c2-4f4c-4e7f-a673-e9c13757863e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 SUMMARY:The Imaginarium Book Festival — Liz Bullard\, Featured Author DESCRIPTION:Liz Bullard is the featured fantasy author at the 2026 Imagin arium Book Festival. Two-day festival with panels\, signings\, and reader meet-and-greets.\nRegion: United States\, Americas\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/e82140c2-4f4c-4e7f-a673-e9c13757863e LOCATION:United States\, Americas URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e82140c2-4f4c-4e7f-a673-e9c1375 7863e CATEGORIES:Liz Bullard,book festival,fantasy,indie Black author,featured author END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3db9cc0b-4429-454e-a61c-a2ea38980d9c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Birthday: Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Nikki Giovanni. (1943–present)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3db9cc0b-4429-454 e-a61c-a2ea38980d9c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3db9cc0b-4429-454e-a61c-a2ea389 80d9c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:582f3709-aab7-47c3-9942-90e97aabb0dd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Birthday: Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Nikki Giovanni. (1943–present)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/582f3709-aab7-47c 3-9942-90e97aabb0dd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/582f3709-aab7-47c3-9942-90e97aa bb0dd CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86cb324b-d490-4640-8356-5392a56e7c19@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 SUMMARY:Birthday: Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Gwendolyn Brooks. (1917–2000)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/86cb324b-d490-4640 -8356-5392a56e7c19 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/86cb324b-d490-4640-8356-5392a56 e7c19 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c1f8fcc4-65bb-4ede-b03f-280bbe30e3e7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 SUMMARY:Birthday: George Lamming (b. 1927) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of George Lamming. (1927–2022)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c1f8fcc4-65bb-4ede-b 03f-280bbe30e3e7 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c1f8fcc4-65bb-4ede-b03f-280bbe3 0e3e7 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:02f12957-4af4-4b41-9b3e-3bed509acfdd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 SUMMARY:Birthday: Aboubacry Moussa Lam (b. 1953) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Aboubacry Moussa Lam. (1953–present) \nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/02f12957-4a f4-4b41-9b3e-3bed509acfdd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/02f12957-4af4-4b41-9b3e-3bed509 acfdd CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e5701a2c-34f4-45da-9aaa-9eae582239c8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 SUMMARY:International Archives Day DESCRIPTION:Established by the International Council on Archives to raise awareness of the importance of archives.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/e5701a2c-34f4-45da-9aaa-9eae582239c8 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e5701a2c-34f4-45da-9aaa-9eae582 239c8 CATEGORIES:archives,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:570f7ab9-cf3c-438b-8530-5379867b290d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:Juneteenth + Summerfest / Festival of Service DESCRIPTION:Largest Juneteenth celebration in the DFW metroplex — a three -day cultural experience uniting service\, education\, art\, entertainmen t\, and community pride\, in partnership with the City of Dallas. Hosted by The Walls Project.\nRegion: US\, Dallas\, TX\nSource: https://www.thew allsproject.org/events-1/juneteenth-summerfest-dallas-2026\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/570f7ab9-cf3c-438b-8530-5379867b290d LOCATION:US\, Dallas\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/570f7ab9-cf3c-438b-8530-5379867 b290d CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,dallas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5e8146d6-bd4f-421a-838a-d61d680acab7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 SUMMARY:Liz Bullard Book Signing — Slackline Press DESCRIPTION:Book discussion and signing with Liz Bullard at Slackline Pre ss in Branford\, CT. Live recording by Tiya D. Sowell\, founder of Leap T V.\nRegion: United States\, Americas\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.co m/events/5e8146d6-bd4f-421a-838a-d61d680acab7 LOCATION:United States\, Americas URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5e8146d6-bd4f-421a-838a-d61d680 acab7 CATEGORIES:Liz Bullard,book signing,Connecticut,indie Black author END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c866e079-7e36-452e-b2c4-ab49db5a872a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia Anniversary — Interracial Marriage Legalized i n the U.S. DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia\, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage. This landmark case has deep significance for Afro-Asian families and multiraci al communities across the diaspora.\nRegion: United States\, North Americ a\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c866e079-7e36-452e-b2c4-ab 49db5a872a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c866e079-7e36-452e-b2c4-ab49db5 a872a CATEGORIES:Afro-Asian,civil rights,interracial marriage,U.S. history,lega l history END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d7ddbe1-244f-4557-a692-c0004b988524@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:Liz Bullard at Barnes & Noble — Meriden\, CT DESCRIPTION:Author event with Liz Bullard at Barnes & Noble Meriden: meet -and-greet\, personalized copies\, and multi-genre books (Prophecy Trilog y: New Moon and Sleeping Beauty: A Lira Somers Mystery Novel). 533 S Broa d St\, Meriden\, CT 06450.\nRegion: United States\, Americas\nMore: https ://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d7ddbe1-244f-4557-a692-c0004b988524 LOCATION:United States\, Americas URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d7ddbe1-244f-4557-a692-c0004b9 88524 CATEGORIES:Liz Bullard,Barnes & Noble,book signing,Connecticut,indie Blac k author END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3062699e-e09e-4672-b577-e00125a674ce@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:Juneteenth 4K Freedom Walk & Festival DESCRIPTION:Begins with a 4K Freedom Walk for health & wellness at the ML K Community Center\, followed by a free community festival with live ente rtainment\, vendors\, and family activities. Registration 8:30 AM\, openi ng ceremony 9:00 AM\, walk 9:30 AM.\nRegion: US\, Dallas\, TX\nSource: ht tps://dallasmlkcenter.com/juneteenth/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.c om/events/3062699e-e09e-4672-b577-e00125a674ce LOCATION:US\, Dallas\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3062699e-e09e-4672-b577-e00125a 674ce CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,dallas,walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a83c74aa-9c10-4a3b-a898-5a302c8a827e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:MoAD Free Community Day DESCRIPTION:Museum of the African Diaspora free community day in San Fran cisco\, CA — author talks\, film\, art.\nRegion: United States\, United S tates\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a83c74aa-9c10-4a3b-a89 8-5a302c8a827e LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a83c74aa-9c10-4a3b-a898-5a302c8 a827e CATEGORIES:diaspora,museum,community,sanfrancisco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d3077ba7-0276-4403-b82c-e8280be7dc74@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 SUMMARY:Juneteenth SF Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore DESCRIPTION:Free 8-block Fillmore District festival with live music acros s multiple genres\, food trucks\, soul food\, beer & wine garden\, classi c car show\, and family activities.\nRegion: US\, San Francisco\, CA\nSou rce: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.c om/events/d3077ba7-0276-4403-b82c-e8280be7dc74 LOCATION:US\, San Francisco\, CA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d3077ba7-0276-4403-b82c-e8280be 7dc74 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,san-francisco,fil lmore END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:759890c2-9fd8-46b4-a52a-fc28539fa29f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:AAACC Black Family Reunion DESCRIPTION:Three-day celebration of art\, culture\, and Black liberation at the African American Art and Culture Complex. Thu 5–9 PM\, Fri 1–9 PM \, Sat 12–5 PM. Themes: Literacy & Education\, Joy\, History\, Self-Care\ , Creative Expression.\nRegion: US\, San Francisco\, CA\nSource: https:// www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/759 890c2-9fd8-46b4-a52a-fc28539fa29f LOCATION:US\, San Francisco\, CA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/759890c2-9fd8-46b4-a52a-fc28539 fa29f CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,san-francisco,aaacc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fc55d9c6-98a8-4b0a-a1b3-2661299fd378@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 SUMMARY:Western PA Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Multi-day free outdoor festival in downtown Pittsburgh with n ational acts\, marketplace\, and family programming.\nRegion: US\, Pittsb urgh\, PA\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/fc55d9c6-98a8-4b0a-a1b3-2661299fd378 LOCATION:US\, Pittsburgh\, PA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fc55d9c6-98a8-4b0a-a1b3-2661299 fd378 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,pittsburgh END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1c66a27d-52e4-4bdf-aa71-c61b7c13bfeb@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 SUMMARY:Minnesota Orchestra Juneteenth Concert DESCRIPTION:Evening Juneteenth concert at Orchestra Hall featuring guest artists and a curated program. Ticketed event.\nRegion: US\, Minneapolis\ , MN\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankh archive.com/events/1c66a27d-52e4-4bdf-aa71-c61b7c13bfeb LOCATION:US\, Minneapolis\, MN URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1c66a27d-52e4-4bdf-aa71-c61b7c1 3bfeb CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,minneapolis,concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b67bdf6e-f653-4f77-99c3-18e019f1e5d3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Celebrate Freedom Fest DESCRIPTION:Citywide Juneteenth kickoff at historic Emancipation Park (fo unded 1872)\, organized by Juneteenth Houston in partnership with seven h istoric Black neighborhoods: Third Ward\, Fourth Ward\, Fifth Ward\, Acre s Homes\, Independence Heights\, Sunnyside\, and South Park.\nRegion: US\ , Houston\, TX\nSource: https://www.juneteenthhouston.org/\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/b67bdf6e-f653-4f77-99c3-18e019f1e5d3 LOCATION:US\, Houston\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b67bdf6e-f653-4f77-99c3-18e019f 1e5d3 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,houston,emancipat ion-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a1e2a852-c516-465c-8713-19eb6049c6ea@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom DESCRIPTION:Free outdoor Juneteenth concert at Discovery Green featuring Soultre\, The Goodfellaz\, Anthony Hall\, Mario\, Kai Hicks\, Jenni P.\, and DJs Chilly Bill Smith and Thundercat.\nRegion: US\, Houston\, TX\nSou rce: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/houston\nMore: https://www.perankhar chive.com/events/a1e2a852-c516-465c-8713-19eb6049c6ea LOCATION:US\, Houston\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a1e2a852-c516-465c-8713-19eb604 9c6ea CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,houston,discovery -green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8f46a429-f15d-4542-a9d1-8e446007e144@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Landis Valley Farm Museum DESCRIPTION:Immersive historical event featuring 40 re-enactors\, dancers \, singers\, and storytellers bringing the story of Juneteenth to life. F ree and family-friendly.\nRegion: US\, Lancaster\, PA\nSource: https://ww w.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8f46a 429-f15d-4542-a9d1-8e446007e144 LOCATION:US\, Lancaster\, PA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8f46a429-f15d-4542-a9d1-8e44600 7e144 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,lancaster,histori cal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1c52cfa-9fd6-4f87-af06-34d7312be795@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Hub RTP DESCRIPTION:Live performances\, interactive art\, educational experiences \, and a family-friendly block party atmosphere at Hub RTP. Free parking at 3150 Elion Dr. Rain date: June 26.\nRegion: US\, Durham\, NC\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ev ents/b1c52cfa-9fd6-4f87-af06-34d7312be795 LOCATION:US\, Durham\, NC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b1c52cfa-9fd6-4f87-af06-34d7312 be795 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,durham END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69e1ca51-1561-475e-a825-3ae8b567708f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:The Cookout: Juneteenth 2026 DESCRIPTION:A cookout celebrating culture\, cuisine\, and fellowship\, ho sted by Montgomery Catering PDX in collaboration with Black-owned busines ses.\nRegion: US\, Portland\, OR\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us /\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/69e1ca51-1561-475e-a825-3a e8b567708f LOCATION:US\, Portland\, OR URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/69e1ca51-1561-475e-a825-3ae8b56 7708f CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,portland,cookout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1273940-f037-49a3-97a3-d432357b206c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Springfield Summer Arts Festival Juneteenth Programming DESCRIPTION:Admission-free multi-week arts festival with Juneteenth-theme d programming including music\, theater\, and dance.\nRegion: US\, Spring field\, OH\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.p erankharchive.com/events/e1273940-f037-49a3-97a3-d432357b206c LOCATION:US\, Springfield\, OH URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e1273940-f037-49a3-97a3-d432357 b206c CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,springfield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d7324296-ac75-4515-bd2b-56a9c6458350@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Artisan Baking Competition DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth baking competition celebrating healthy homemade go ods\, culture\, and community. Features a cottage food market and mural t extile art exhibition. Registration required.\nRegion: US\, Dearborn\, MI \nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/d7324296-ac75-4515-bd2b-56a9c6458350 LOCATION:US\, Dearborn\, MI URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d7324296-ac75-4515-bd2b-56a9c64 58350 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,dearborn,foodways END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3938bfdb-9064-46d1-9dcf-1c62661ee1aa@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:Historic Juneteenth Gathering DESCRIPTION:One of the earliest known Juneteenth gathering sites in the n ation — families have been returning for more than 150 years. The Buffalo Soldiers and Limestone County community come together once again at the Historic Park.\nRegion: US\, Limestone County\, TX\nSource: https://www.e ssence.com/awards-events/juneteenth-celebrations-2026-across-the-country/ \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3938bfdb-9064-46d1-9dcf-1c6 2661ee1aa LOCATION:US\, Limestone County\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3938bfdb-9064-46d1-9dcf-1c62661 ee1aa CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,limestone-county, historical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c5ca3ada-41cf-48bb-a603-21b7ffdec0a0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Day-long experience at the Capital Canopy including live ente rtainment (DJ Shindig on the Rhythm and Roots Stage\, Black Alley perform ing "Hood Rock")\, cultural experiences\, local vendors\, and a Freedom D ay Black-Owned Marketplace.\nRegion: US\, National Harbor\, MD\nSource: h ttps://www.nationalharbor.com/events/annual-events/celebrate-juneteenth/\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c5ca3ada-41cf-48bb-a603-21b7 ffdec0a0 LOCATION:US\, National Harbor\, MD URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c5ca3ada-41cf-48bb-a603-21b7ffd ec0a0 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,national-harbor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a6f65b01-958c-493f-bc4f-e40a4e901278@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival DESCRIPTION:Two-day Juneteenth festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Memoria l Park. Day 1 (June 19): Noon–5 PM — Honoring and Education. Day 2 (June 20): 11 AM–8 PM — Parade and Festival. Theme: "Beloved Community."\nRegio n: US\, Rochester\, NY\nSource: https://www.racf.org/about/events/2026-ju neteenth-festival/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6f65b01- 958c-493f-bc4f-e40a4e901278 LOCATION:US\, Rochester\, NY URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a6f65b01-958c-493f-bc4f-e40a4e9 01278 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,rochester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a600c0ae-24e2-4aed-af51-efd0f217dd53@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth for the City DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood block party at Bread for the City – Michelle Oba ma Southeast Center with local vendors\, music\, food\, and family activi ties.\nRegion: US\, Washington\, DC\nSource: https://www.essence.com/awar ds-events/juneteenth-celebrations-2026-across-the-country/\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/a600c0ae-24e2-4aed-af51-efd0f217dd53 LOCATION:US\, Washington\, DC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a600c0ae-24e2-4aed-af51-efd0f21 7dd53 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,washington-dc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3eeb571b-a25a-47ee-92be-550d767da944@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 SUMMARY:Overtown "Third on 3rd" Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Four-day series spotlighting Overtown's cultural legacy with music\, art\, and community empowerment.\nRegion: US\, Miami\, FL\nSource : https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/3eeb571b-a25a-47ee-92be-550d767da944 LOCATION:US\, Miami\, FL URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3eeb571b-a25a-47ee-92be-550d767 da944 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,miami,overtown END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:559830c3-e208-430d-bc9d-fd0f39846e86@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:The Yard: HBCU-Themed Juneteenth Block Party DESCRIPTION:HBCU-style homecoming block party with live DJs\, performance s\, craft beverages\, and family-friendly activities. Free.\nRegion: US\, Seattle\, WA\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://ww w.perankharchive.com/events/559830c3-e208-430d-bc9d-fd0f39846e86 LOCATION:US\, Seattle\, WA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/559830c3-e208-430d-bc9d-fd0f398 46e86 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,seattle,hbcu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ad71c965-5bd2-4574-88d3-ea56b40046b6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival Greenwood DESCRIPTION:Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival in the historic Greenwood Distric t (Black Wall Street).\nRegion: US\, Tulsa\, OK\nSource: https://www.esse nce.com/awards-events/juneteenth-celebrations-2026-across-the-country/\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ad71c965-5bd2-4574-88d3-ea56b4 0046b6 LOCATION:US\, Tulsa\, OK URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ad71c965-5bd2-4574-88d3-ea56b40 046b6 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,tulsa,greenwood,b lack-wall-street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0ebe1f19-ecb1-4729-a580-569dd466777c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth NY Festival in Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:Annual Juneteenth celebration in Brooklyn honoring African Am erican freedom and culture.\nRegion: USA\, New York City\, NY\nMore: http s://www.perankharchive.com/events/0ebe1f19-ecb1-4729-a580-569dd466777c LOCATION:USA\, New York City\, NY URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0ebe1f19-ecb1-4729-a580-569dd46 6777c CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,brooklyn,new-york END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1c8096a3-cb41-4764-85b1-bc60b97c1907@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Boston Juneteenth Freedom Festival DESCRIPTION:Boston's Juneteenth Freedom Festival commemorating emancipati on through music\, art\, and community.\nRegion: USA\, Boston\, MA\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1c8096a3-cb41-4764-85b1-bc60b97c19 07 LOCATION:USA\, Boston\, MA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1c8096a3-cb41-4764-85b1-bc60b97 c1907 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,boston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:608961fd-f633-4fc2-848b-a2a28dc1aa0b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival DESCRIPTION:Leimert Park's annual Juneteenth celebration of Black art\, m usic\, and heritage in Los Angeles.\nRegion: USA\, Los Angeles\, CA\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/608961fd-f633-4fc2-848b-a2a28dc1a a0b LOCATION:USA\, Los Angeles\, CA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/608961fd-f633-4fc2-848b-a2a28dc 1aa0b CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,leimert-park,los-angeles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9bc765e6-980d-4df9-8703-a2e43b4c34ea@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit DESCRIPTION:Detroit's Juneteenth Jubilee celebrating freedom\, heritage\, and Black Detroit culture.\nRegion: USA\, Detroit\, MI\nMore: https://ww w.perankharchive.com/events/9bc765e6-980d-4df9-8703-a2e43b4c34ea LOCATION:USA\, Detroit\, MI URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9bc765e6-980d-4df9-8703-a2e43b4 c34ea CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,detroit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38a59359-253d-40e0-85b4-9777eca5683d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:St. Louis Juneteenth Festival DESCRIPTION:St. Louis Juneteenth Festival celebrating African American fr eedom with music\, food\, and community.\nRegion: USA\, St. Louis\, MO\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/38a59359-253d-40e0-85b4-9777ec a5683d LOCATION:USA\, St. Louis\, MO URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/38a59359-253d-40e0-85b4-9777eca 5683d CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,st-louis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3537fea9-8ee1-4567-a763-2d6d51022389@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Kansas City's Juneteenth Heritage Festival honoring Black his tory and culture.\nRegion: USA\, Kansas City\, MO\nMore: https://www.pera nkharchive.com/events/3537fea9-8ee1-4567-a763-2d6d51022389 LOCATION:USA\, Kansas City\, MO URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3537fea9-8ee1-4567-a763-2d6d510 22389 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,kansas-city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185f1cb7-aaa0-482a-ac7e-6fce64269eec@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas in Plaza Midwood DESCRIPTION:Charlotte's Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas in Plaza Mid wood honoring emancipation.\nRegion: USA\, Charlotte\, NC\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/185f1cb7-aaa0-482a-ac7e-6fce64269eec LOCATION:USA\, Charlotte\, NC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/185f1cb7-aaa0-482a-ac7e-6fce642 69eec CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,charlotte,carolinas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9a365b6c-123a-4c8a-a447-985e8c9e9066@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration at Chavis Park DESCRIPTION:Raleigh's Juneteenth celebration at historic Chavis Park.\nRe gion: USA\, Raleigh\, NC\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9a3 65b6c-123a-4c8a-a447-985e8c9e9066 LOCATION:USA\, Raleigh\, NC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9a365b6c-123a-4c8a-a447-985e8c9 e9066 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,raleigh,chavis-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b062e8d7-2513-4e5a-8f1a-3eebb11bc7fe@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Greensboro Juneteenth Festival at Barber Park DESCRIPTION:Greensboro's Juneteenth Festival at Barber Park celebrating B lack freedom and culture.\nRegion: USA\, Greensboro\, NC\nMore: https://w ww.perankharchive.com/events/b062e8d7-2513-4e5a-8f1a-3eebb11bc7fe LOCATION:USA\, Greensboro\, NC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b062e8d7-2513-4e5a-8f1a-3eebb11 bc7fe CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,greensboro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73aaccad-c8e7-4c92-ae46-14562aa90b10@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival DESCRIPTION:Winston-Salem's Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival honor ing African American heritage.\nRegion: USA\, Winston-Salem\, NC\nMore: h ttps://www.perankharchive.com/events/73aaccad-c8e7-4c92-ae46-14562aa90b10 LOCATION:USA\, Winston-Salem\, NC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/73aaccad-c8e7-4c92-ae46-14562aa 90b10 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,winston-salem,triad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e0925ff7-1034-4223-96b6-ebfae91d530f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest DESCRIPTION:Columbia's South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest celebrating emancipation.\nRegion: USA\, Columbia\, SC\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/e0925ff7-1034-4223-96b6-ebfae91d530f LOCATION:USA\, Columbia\, SC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e0925ff7-1034-4223-96b6-ebfae91 d530f CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,columbia,south-carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bbf600db-9a86-4ff2-ae20-fc3ab3d161d0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Twin Cities Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-St. Paul's Twin Cities Juneteenth Celebration of freedom and Black community.\nRegion: US\, Minneapolis\, MN\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/bbf600db-9a86-4ff2-ae20-fc3ab3d161d0 LOCATION:US\, Minneapolis\, MN URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bbf600db-9a86-4ff2-ae20-fc3ab3d 161d0 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,minneapolis,twin- cities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2c39f2fa-6a30-481b-891b-ae202edea848@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Festival Seattle DESCRIPTION:Seattle's Juneteenth Freedom Festival honoring emancipation a nd Black community culture.\nRegion: US\, Seattle\, WA\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/2c39f2fa-6a30-481b-891b-ae202edea848 LOCATION:US\, Seattle\, WA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2c39f2fa-6a30-481b-891b-ae202ed ea848 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,seattle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11e3f11f-28cf-4ece-b3b0-e75802610ef0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Fest Memphis DESCRIPTION:Memphis Juneteenth Freedom Fest honoring African American ema ncipation and culture.\nRegion: USA\, Memphis\, TN\nMore: https://www.per ankharchive.com/events/11e3f11f-28cf-4ece-b3b0-e75802610ef0 LOCATION:USA\, Memphis\, TN URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/11e3f11f-28cf-4ece-b3b0-e758026 10ef0 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,memphis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a091c620-da83-4591-888d-146f20d474d1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Music City Juneteenth Freedom Festival DESCRIPTION:Nashville's Music City Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebratin g Black music and heritage.\nRegion: USA\, Nashville\, TN\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/a091c620-da83-4591-888d-146f20d474d1 LOCATION:USA\, Nashville\, TN URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a091c620-da83-4591-888d-146f20d 474d1 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,nashville,music-city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b593396a-4a86-4af4-a5d8-ca8704c0abbd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Festival Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Birmingham's Juneteenth Freedom Festival honoring civil right s history and emancipation.\nRegion: USA\, Birmingham\, AL\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/b593396a-4a86-4af4-a5d8-ca8704c0abbd LOCATION:USA\, Birmingham\, AL URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b593396a-4a86-4af4-a5d8-ca8704c 0abbd CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,birmingham END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4df37a0-661d-47ab-9c65-65655ac7b365@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:AFRAM Festival at Inner Harbor DESCRIPTION:Baltimore's AFRAM Festival at the Inner Harbor — one of the n ation's largest African American festivals.\nRegion: USA\, Baltimore\, MD \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4df37a0-661d-47ab-9c65-656 55ac7b365 LOCATION:USA\, Baltimore\, MD URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4df37a0-661d-47ab-9c65-65655ac 7b365 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,baltimore,afram END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7dea4288-1428-47a2-a87b-b7c6b5365db8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Commemorative Reading of General Order No. 3 at Ashton Villa DESCRIPTION:Galveston's commemorative reading of General Order No. 3 at A shton Villa — the birthplace of Juneteenth.\nRegion: USA\, Galveston\, TX \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7dea4288-1428-47a2-a87b-b7c 6b5365db8 LOCATION:USA\, Galveston\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7dea4288-1428-47a2-a87b-b7c6b53 65db8 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,galveston,general-order-no-3,ashton-villa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85980b4d-42d5-4138-b518-531f85ca2933@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Freedom Fest at Emancipation Park DESCRIPTION:Houston's Freedom Fest at historic Emancipation Park\, founde d by formerly enslaved people in 1872.\nRegion: USA\, Houston\, TX\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/85980b4d-42d5-4138-b518-531f85ca29 33 LOCATION:USA\, Houston\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/85980b4d-42d5-4138-b518-531f85c a2933 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,houston,emancipation-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15bd5a20-5797-41bc-b46d-e80c96b2c401@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia's Juneteenth Parade & Festival honoring emancipa tion and Black heritage.\nRegion: USA\, Philadelphia\, PA\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/15bd5a20-5797-41bc-b46d-e80c96b2c401 LOCATION:USA\, Philadelphia\, PA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/15bd5a20-5797-41bc-b46d-e80c96b 2c401 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,philadelphia,parade END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2234bfe3-f8e8-4e7e-9720-703c979c6979@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Music Festival at Five Points DESCRIPTION:Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival in the historic Five Point s neighborhood.\nRegion: USA\, Denver\, CO\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/2234bfe3-f8e8-4e7e-9720-703c979c6979 LOCATION:USA\, Denver\, CO URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2234bfe3-f8e8-4e7e-9720-703c979 c6979 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,denver,five-points END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46df3775-f637-4e3e-9f93-6f6fbfc54a4d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at NMAAHC DESCRIPTION:Washington\, D.C.'s Juneteenth Celebration at the National Mu seum of African American History and Culture.\nRegion: USA\, Washington\, DC\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/46df3775-f637-4e3e-9f93- 6f6fbfc54a4d LOCATION:USA\, Washington\, DC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/46df3775-f637-4e3e-9f93-6f6fbfc 54a4d CATEGORIES:juneteenth,washington-dc,nmaahc,smithsonian END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ca4c0abb-7b80-4114-a406-12087f6c1ee9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at DuSable Museum DESCRIPTION:Chicago's Juneteenth Celebration at the DuSable Black History Museum.\nRegion: USA\, Chicago\, IL\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.co m/events/ca4c0abb-7b80-4114-a406-12087f6c1ee9 LOCATION:USA\, Chicago\, IL URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ca4c0abb-7b80-4114-a406-12087f6 c1ee9 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,chicago,dusable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d18aa8a-cecb-4b33-bf67-4ca05cf20241@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:King Drive Juneteenth Parade and Festival DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee's King Drive Juneteenth Parade and Festival — one o f the nation's longest-running Juneteenth events.\nRegion: USA\, Milwauke e\, WI\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d18aa8a-cecb-4b33-bf 67-4ca05cf20241 LOCATION:USA\, Milwaukee\, WI URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d18aa8a-cecb-4b33-bf67-4ca05cf 20241 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,milwaukee,king-drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1e80c28b-30ed-4539-acd7-48381a5d5d29@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebrations at Congo Square DESCRIPTION:New Orleans's Juneteenth celebrations at historic Congo Squar e in Tremé.\nRegion: USA\, New Orleans\, LA\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/1e80c28b-30ed-4539-acd7-48381a5d5d29 LOCATION:USA\, New Orleans\, LA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1e80c28b-30ed-4539-acd7-48381a5 d5d29 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,festival,new-orleans,congo-square,treme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5cce3fd7-26f5-4518-bcab-8012e14ba5e7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Atlanta's Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival celebrating Blac k freedom and culture.\nRegion: US\, Atlanta\, GA\nSource: https://www.ju neteenthatl.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5cce3fd7-26 f5-4518-bcab-8012e14ba5e7 LOCATION:US\, Atlanta\, GA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5cce3fd7-26f5-4518-bcab-8012e14 ba5e7 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77b6c9b1-7d7a-4b20-b1d7-3485aabc9f4e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:San Francisco Juneteenth Weekend Parade DESCRIPTION:San Francisco's Juneteenth Weekend Parade celebrating Black f reedom and Bay Area culture.\nRegion: US\, San Francisco\, CA\nSource: ht tps://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/77b6c9b1-7d7a-4b20-b1d7-3485aabc9f4e LOCATION:US\, San Francisco\, CA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77b6c9b1-7d7a-4b20-b1d7-3485aab c9f4e CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,san-francisco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a2229f1c-a09f-4b39-ab27-631ecf631178@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Dogwood Dell Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Opens the summer season at Dogwood Dell Outdoor Amphitheater with a special performance from the Elegba Folklore Society\, honoring Ju neteenth and African American heritage. Free admission.\nRegion: US\, Ric hmond\, VA\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.p erankharchive.com/events/a2229f1c-a09f-4b39-ab27-631ecf631178 LOCATION:US\, Richmond\, VA URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a2229f1c-a09f-4b39-ab27-631ecf6 31178 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,richmond END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:09bceb99-ea4e-41a2-8a34-f512bc1115b0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Park Fest Miami DESCRIPTION:Miami's Juneteenth Park Fest celebrating Black culture\, musi c\, and freedom.\nRegion: US\, Miami\, FL\nMore: https://www.perankharchi ve.com/events/09bceb99-ea4e-41a2-8a34-f512bc1115b0 LOCATION:US\, Miami\, FL URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/09bceb99-ea4e-41a2-8a34-f512bc1 115b0 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,miami END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b2c07c4d-dba9-438f-be26-2b264b0b43ad@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth — National Freedom Day DESCRIPTION:June 19th — commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas\, 1865. Federal holiday since 2021.\nRegion: United S tates\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2c07c 4d-dba9-438f-be26-2b264b0b43ad LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2c07c4d-dba9-438f-be26-2b264b0 b43ad CATEGORIES:freedom,emancipation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f4000e5f-cc0f-4488-838b-c7d4816f9c7b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Many libraries host readings\, exhibits\, and communi ty programs.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.pe rankharchive.com/events/f4000e5f-cc0f-4488-838b-c7d4816f9c7b LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f4000e5f-cc0f-4488-838b-c7d4816 f9c7b CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,african-diaspora,emancipation,library-programm ing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d35f7b70-441f-40dd-ad64-4687339e8060@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:Home Rule Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Fifth annual Juneteenth-weekend festival at Walter Reed spotl ighting DC's jazz\, go-go\, funk\, hip-hop\, and soul traditions\, with a record fair\, kids zone\, and local food vendors. Free.\nRegion: US\, Wa shington\, DC\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://ww w.perankharchive.com/events/d35f7b70-441f-40dd-ad64-4687339e8060 LOCATION:US\, Washington\, DC URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d35f7b70-441f-40dd-ad64-4687339 e8060 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,washington-dc,hom e-rule,go-go END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3633b601-2d15-4d83-b2bb-304f163b5a51@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:Juneteenth R&B Festival DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth R&B festival with great music\, premium food\, dri nks\, and an upscale festival vibe. Tickets and sections available.\nRegi on: US\, Dallas\, TX\nSource: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/3633b601-2d15-4d83-b2bb-304f163b5a51 LOCATION:US\, Dallas\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3633b601-2d15-4d83-b2bb-304f163 b5a51 CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,dallas,r-and-b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1ba0a7f5-0e9c-45f1-a125-d9dc6ed2d88c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Juneteenth Festival DESCRIPTION:The historic 50th Anniversary of Buffalo's Juneteenth Festiva l. Theme: "Honoring the Past\, Serving the Present\, and Inspiring the Fu ture."\nRegion: US\, Buffalo\, NY\nSource: https://www.buffalojuneteenth. com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1ba0a7f5-0e9c-45f1-a125 -d9dc6ed2d88c LOCATION:US\, Buffalo\, NY URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1ba0a7f5-0e9c-45f1-a125-d9dc6ed 2d88c CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,buffalo,50th-anni versary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b3455434-adc4-4bb2-ae49-2f211f39a4d2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 SUMMARY:Schomburg Center Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual literary festival hosted by the Schomburg Center for R esearch in Black Culture in Harlem\, around Juneteenth.\nRegion: United S tates\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b3455434-adc4-4bb2-ae4 9-2f211f39a4d2 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b3455434-adc4-4bb2-ae49-2f211f3 9a4d2 CATEGORIES:harlem,schomburg,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:729b3c2c-6160-4590-97af-db3cbb2889ab@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 SUMMARY:Juneteenth Community Festival (Chicago Urban League) DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly festival with food trucks\, live music\, give aways\, and community resources. Free.\nRegion: US\, Chicago\, IL\nSource : https://www.juneteenthevents.us/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/729b3c2c-6160-4590-97af-db3cbb2889ab LOCATION:US\, Chicago\, IL URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/729b3c2c-6160-4590-97af-db3cbb2 889ab CATEGORIES:juneteenth,freedom-day,african-american,2026,chicago,urban-lea gue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68937f24-e7be-4fd9-af35-90d32eec8f74@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 SUMMARY:Birthday: Octavia E. Butler (b. 1947) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Octavia E. Butler. (1947–2006)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/68937f24-e7be-4fd 9-af35-90d32eec8f74 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/68937f24-e7be-4fd9-af35-90d32ee c8f74 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43903405-1895-49b2-a2a6-eae0ef28c543@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 SUMMARY:Birthday: Octavia Estelle Butler (b. 1947) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Octavia Estelle Butler. (1947–2006)\ nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/43903405-189 5-49b2-a2a6-eae0ef28c543 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/43903405-1895-49b2-a2a6-eae0ef2 8c543 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9c2510a6-6ef9-484b-8e77-8ca702a56c5e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 SUMMARY:New Voices: Sisters in Crime Mystery Panel (in-person) DESCRIPTION:Avon Free Public Library hosts a Sisters in Crime mystery-aut hor panel featuring Liz Bullard alongside three other crime/mystery write rs. In-person\, free.\nRegion: United States\, Americas\nMore: https://ww w.perankharchive.com/events/9c2510a6-6ef9-484b-8e77-8ca702a56c5e LOCATION:United States\, Americas URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9c2510a6-6ef9-484b-8e77-8ca702a 56c5e CATEGORIES:Liz Bullard,Sisters in Crime,mystery,library event,Connecticut END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f0cfe1bc-be53-4873-924c-ee9428ea5191@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 SUMMARY:ALA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:American Library Association's annual conference — Chicago\, IL in 2026.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/f0cfe1bc-be53-4873-924c-ee9428ea5191 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f0cfe1bc-be53-4873-924c-ee9428e a5191 CATEGORIES:libraries,conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:acdf1b77-1e05-40e9-88e2-8ba4aebb157d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 SUMMARY:Mozambique Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Portugal\, 1975.\nRegion: Mozambique\, Afri ca\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/acdf1b77-1e05-40e9-88e2-8 ba4aebb157d LOCATION:Mozambique\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/acdf1b77-1e05-40e9-88e2-8ba4aeb b157d CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e40c5141-3066-4b56-a944-b40ee60e1dce@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708 SUMMARY:Vincy Mas (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) DESCRIPTION:St. Vincent's national carnival blending soca\, calypso\, mas bands\, and J'ouvert across late June through early July.\nRegion: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\, Caribbean\nSource: https://carnivalsvg.com/ \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e40c5141-3066-4b56-a944-b40 ee60e1dce LOCATION:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e40c5141-3066-4b56-a944-b40ee60 e1dce RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,st-vincent,vincy-mas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2547d1b7-d0b3-45de-b4f4-49acae202a85@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 SUMMARY:Madagascar Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Madagascar\, Africa \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2547d1b7-d0b3-45de-b4f4-49a cae202a85 LOCATION:Madagascar\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2547d1b7-d0b3-45de-b4f4-49acae2 02a85 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bc08035d-be9d-4d47-acf4-38459f070719@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 SUMMARY:Birthday: Aimé Césaire (b. 1913) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Aimé Césaire. (1913–2008)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bc08035d-be9d-4d47-acf 4-38459f070719 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bc08035d-be9d-4d47-acf4-38459f0 70719 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df4191e5-4aff-4da9-8797-a7409c03524e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 SUMMARY:Djibouti Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1977.\nRegion: Djibouti\, Africa\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df4191e5-4aff-4da9-8797-a7409 c03524e LOCATION:Djibouti\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df4191e5-4aff-4da9-8797-a7409c0 3524e CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a475b3fc-000b-41bf-9bb5-e993f8070859@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 SUMMARY:Austin African American Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of Black authors and books in Austin\, TX. \nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a475 b3fc-000b-41bf-9bb5-e993f8070859 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a475b3fc-000b-41bf-9bb5-e993f80 70859 CATEGORIES:books,festival,authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:af9cf30a-f121-497c-9a62-4c01374fadf5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 SUMMARY:Page Turner Book Fair 2026 — New Britain\, CT DESCRIPTION:Connecticut book fair with vendors\, authors (including Liz B ullard)\, coffee and food. VFW Post 511\, 41 Veterans Dr\, New Britain\, CT. Free entry.\nRegion: United States\, Americas\nMore: https://www.pera nkharchive.com/events/af9cf30a-f121-497c-9a62-4c01374fadf5 LOCATION:United States\, Americas URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/af9cf30a-f121-497c-9a62-4c01374 fadf5 CATEGORIES:Liz Bullard,book fair,Connecticut,indie Black author END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bb42838a-c1b5-46a3-9c3e-c63058b4fcde@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 SUMMARY:Birthday: Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael) (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael). (19 41–1998)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bb4 2838a-c1b5-46a3-9c3e-c63058b4fcde LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bb42838a-c1b5-46a3-9c3e-c63058b 4fcde CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d6364bc-4a08-447b-bd75-a69d68ab1e5f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Democratic Republic of the Congo Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Belgium\, 1960.\nRegion: Democratic Republi c of the Congo\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d63 64bc-4a08-447b-bd75-a69d68ab1e5f LOCATION:Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8d6364bc-4a08-447b-bd75-a69d68a b1e5f CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ec095e52-ab25-4e40-a751-f93b5f6f345f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 SUMMARY:Somalia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Union of Somaliland and Italian Somaliland\, 1960.\nRegion: S omalia\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec095e52-ab2 5-4e40-a751-f93b5f6f345f LOCATION:Somalia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec095e52-ab25-4e40-a751-f93b5f6 f345f CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8c70e0f5-3513-4d35-803d-7159294f07c9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 SUMMARY:Burundi Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Belgium\, 1962.\nRegion: Burundi\, Africa\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8c70e0f5-3513-4d35-803d-71592 94f07c9 LOCATION:Burundi\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8c70e0f5-3513-4d35-803d-7159294 f07c9 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79277fc8-dd4d-412c-a375-ce16bfa61a13@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 SUMMARY:Rwanda Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Belgium\, 1962.\nRegion: Rwanda\, Africa\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/79277fc8-dd4d-412c-a375-ce16bf a61a13 LOCATION:Rwanda\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/79277fc8-dd4d-412c-a375-ce16bfa 61a13 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3020c4de-6b79-41c3-b8f7-2c1b489ba253@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 SUMMARY:Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Recognizes the unique mental health challenges and contributi ons of racial and ethnic minorities\; named for novelist and mental healt h advocate Bebe Moore Campbell.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/3020c4de-6b79-41c3-b8f7-2c1b489ba253 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3020c4de-6b79-41c3-b8f7-2c1b489 ba253 CATEGORIES:mental-health,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9801f832-3b17-4e38-8e40-4a3378501bf1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 SUMMARY:Birthday: Patrice Émery Lumumba (b. 1925) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Patrice Émery Lumumba. (1925–1961)\n Region: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9801f832-3b17 -4e38-8e40-4a3378501bf1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9801f832-3b17-4e38-8e40-4a33785 01bf1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c853d3c2-cc1d-4c56-8011-bcd8ff98c0bf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 SUMMARY:ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 DESCRIPTION:Curated by Teyana Taylor\; performances by Cardi B\, Patti La Belle\, Brandy\, and Monica. The largest annual celebration of African Am erican culture and music.\nRegion: USA\, Gulf Coast\nSource: https://www. essence.com/festival\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c853d3c 2-cc1d-4c56-8011-bcd8ff98c0bf LOCATION:USA\, Gulf Coast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c853d3c2-cc1d-4c56-8011-bcd8ff9 8c0bf CATEGORIES:essence,black-women,music,culture,new-orleans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ce30797e-d5d2-4b88-bef7-7ba7c2ec3f60@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 SUMMARY:Independence Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday. Most public libraries are closed.\nRegion : United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/ce30797e-d5d2-4b88-bef7-7ba7c2ec3f60 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ce30797e-d5d2-4b88-bef7-7ba7c2e c3f60 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1f496022-e08f-49a4-9872-cc93729f1b9b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 SUMMARY:Algeria Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1962.\nRegion: Algeria\, Africa\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1f496022-e08f-49a4-9872-cc9372 9f1b9b LOCATION:Algeria\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1f496022-e08f-49a4-9872-cc93729 f1b9b CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9b8c01f0-6152-4c18-8657-6686bb5c6628@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 SUMMARY:Cape Verde Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Portugal\, 1975.\nRegion: Cape Verde\, Afri ca\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9b8c01f0-6152-4c18-8657-6 686bb5c6628 LOCATION:Cape Verde\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9b8c01f0-6152-4c18-8657-6686bb5 c6628 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fa162006-e3a0-4a7a-af2c-aa367aab6249@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 SUMMARY:CARICOM Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas (1973) establishing the Caribbean Community. Observed on the first Monday of Jul y across CARICOM member states.\nRegion: Caribbean\nMore: https://www.per ankharchive.com/events/fa162006-e3a0-4a7a-af2c-aa367aab6249 LOCATION:Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fa162006-e3a0-4a7a-af2c-aa367aa b6249 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,caricom,regional END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32398e96-ea11-4086-b4c9-106685ae874b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 SUMMARY:Malawi Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1964.\nRegion: Malawi\ , Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/32398e96-ea11-4086- b4c9-106685ae874b LOCATION:Malawi\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/32398e96-ea11-4086-b4c9-106685a e874b CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60fd3101-f4c8-41ea-971a-233c4da75dd1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 SUMMARY:Comoros Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1975.\nRegion: Comoros\, Africa\nM ore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/60fd3101-f4c8-41ea-971a-233c4d a75dd1 LOCATION:Comoros\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/60fd3101-f4c8-41ea-971a-233c4da 75dd1 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72ba976d-09ea-4151-beb9-b8a62e099fcd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 SUMMARY:Birthday: Bessie Head (b. 1937) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Bessie Head. (1937–1986)\nRegion: Gl obal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/72ba976d-09ea-4151-beb9 -b8a62e099fcd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/72ba976d-09ea-4151-beb9-b8a62e0 99fcd CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6c8b5d4e-988e-4f05-97bd-8de3348817fb@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 SUMMARY:South Sudan Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Sudan\, 2011.\nRegion: South Sudan\, Africa \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6c8b5d4e-988e-4f05-97bd-8de 3348817fb LOCATION:South Sudan\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6c8b5d4e-988e-4f05-97bd-8de3348 817fb CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c188da89-7a56-4d7c-ba15-1c9de228229b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 SUMMARY:Bahamas Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1973.\nRegion: Bahamas \, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c188da89-7a56-4 d7c-ba15-1c9de228229b LOCATION:Bahamas\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c188da89-7a56-4d7c-ba15-1c9de22 8229b CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a17cf30c-9156-4a14-8e3c-d977fea28dac@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 SUMMARY:BasquiART Camp 2026 DESCRIPTION:Summer art camp for grades 5–8 at the South Dallas Cultural C enter\, inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Daily 9 AM–4 PM. $50 registrati on. Hosted by Black History 365 Foundation (bh365give.org).\nRegion: US\, TX\nSource: https://bh365give.org\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/a17cf30c-9156-4a14-8e3c-d977fea28dac LOCATION:US\, TX URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a17cf30c-9156-4a14-8e3c-d977fea 28dac CATEGORIES:homeschool,kids,camp,arts,basquiat,black-history-365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98347838-4039-4bff-aaf5-e5d8fae232ec@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 SUMMARY:Birthday: Maulana Karenga (b. 1941) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Maulana Karenga. (1941–present)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/98347838-4039-4b ff-aaf5-e5d8fae232ec LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/98347838-4039-4bff-aaf5-e5d8fae 232ec CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dc0dc2a3-607a-4be9-bdd3-0978d06015d9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ida B. Wells (b. 1862) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ida B. Wells. (1862–1931)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/dc0dc2a3-607a-4be9-bdd 3-0978d06015d9 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/dc0dc2a3-607a-4be9-bdd3-0978d06 015d9 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47dd70d1-6f6b-4293-8b25-4c9350a5d985@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728 SUMMARY:African Women's Liberation Week DESCRIPTION:Annual week honoring the political and cultural leadership of African women.\nRegion: Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/47dd70d1-6f6b-4293-8b25-4c9350a5d985 LOCATION:Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/47dd70d1-6f6b-4293-8b25-4c9350a 5d985 CATEGORIES:women,liberation,africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0201c8b8-eda8-4e33-ae12-661ea7efd5e5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 SUMMARY:Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) Summer Festival DESCRIPTION:From Harlem to the Hamptons — the movement continues. The HFA S Summer Festival showcases Black artists\, collectors\, and cultural wor kers across a weekend of exhibitions\, artist talks\, and community gathe rings at Duck Walk Vineyards. Artist submissions are open ahead of the fe stival\; booth spaces are limited.\nRegion: United States\, North America \nSource: https://www.hfas.org/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/0201c8b8-eda8-4e33-ae12-661ea7efd5e5 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0201c8b8-eda8-4e33-ae12-661ea7e fd5e5 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:harlem-fine-arts-show,black-art,buy-black,art-fair,hamptons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5a4f9184-518d-43b7-ba7b-56eb3701304b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 SUMMARY:Blerdcon DESCRIPTION:Blerdcon is the annual convention centering Blerds (Black ner ds)\, Black cosplayers\, Afrofuturists\, and the global African-diaspora geek community. Held each summer in the Washington\, D.C. area since 2017 \, it is the largest gathering of its kind — a Per-Ankh of fandom\, desig n\, gaming\, and Black speculative imagination. Check blerdcon.com for cu rrent-year dates.\nRegion: United States\, Global\nSource: https://blerdc on.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5a4f9184-518d-43b7-b a7b-56eb3701304b LOCATION:United States\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5a4f9184-518d-43b7-ba7b-56eb370 1304b RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:blerds,cosplay,convention,afrofuturism,blerdcon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00fb9e4c-94e0-4aba-b6cb-a1284cd03eee@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 SUMMARY:Birthday: Kadir Nelson (b. 1974) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Kadir Nelson. (1974–present)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/00fb9e4c-94e0-4aba- b6cb-a1284cd03eee LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/00fb9e4c-94e0-4aba-b6cb-a1284cd 03eee CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c7d6cfe0-d9bb-4b92-ada0-f3f716f8ee5d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day DESCRIPTION:UN observance on Mandela's birthday calling on people to spen d 67 minutes in service of others.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.per ankharchive.com/events/c7d6cfe0-d9bb-4b92-ada0-f3f716f8ee5d LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c7d6cfe0-d9bb-4b92-ada0-f3f716f 8ee5d CATEGORIES:mandela,un,service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8558cb4c-f337-4c9d-93be-916e74b21a9c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Detroit DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/8558cb4c-f337-4c9d-93be-916e74b21a9c LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8558cb4c-f337-4c9d-93be-916e74b 21a9c CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bdf8bd95-6a7e-4b71-b7a0-da6396f43005@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 SUMMARY:Wep Ronpet (Kemetic New Year) DESCRIPTION:Approximately mid-July — the ancient Kemetic new year\, align ed with the heliacal rising of Sopdet (Sirius).\nRegion: Egypt\, Africa\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bdf8bd95-6a7e-4b71-b7a0-da639 6f43005 LOCATION:Egypt\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bdf8bd95-6a7e-4b71-b7a0-da6396f 43005 CATEGORIES:Kemet,sacred,new year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d05af35-208b-45b8-abf2-b918437b5613@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 SUMMARY:Saint Lucia Carnival DESCRIPTION:Saint Lucia's national carnival held in mid-July with J'ouver t\, mas bands\, and soca monarch competitions in Castries.\nRegion: Saint Lucia\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3d05af35- 208b-45b8-abf2-b918437b5613 LOCATION:Saint Lucia\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3d05af35-208b-45b8-abf2-b918437 b5613 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,saint-lucia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e077a5b2-8098-4545-a34d-b23098fa2622@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 SUMMARY:Birthday: Frantz Fanon (b. 1925) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Frantz Fanon. (1925–1961)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e077a5b2-8098-4545-a34 d-b23098fa2622 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e077a5b2-8098-4545-a34d-b23098f a2622 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ec48e3b3-3902-453c-ad1c-5c6a81afd908@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 SUMMARY:Birthday: Buchi Emecheta (b. 1944) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Buchi Emecheta. (1944–2017)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec48e3b3-3902-453c-a d1c-5c6a81afd908 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ec48e3b3-3902-453c-ad1c-5c6a81a fd908 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53da74bd-44a5-4059-bacc-0a617040127b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 SUMMARY:Antigua Carnival DESCRIPTION:Antigua's national carnival commemorates the abolition of ens lavement in the British Caribbean\, blending mas\, calypso\, and steelpan in late July and early August.\nRegion: Antigua and Barbuda\, Caribbean\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/53da74bd-44a5-4059-bacc-0a61 7040127b LOCATION:Antigua and Barbuda\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/53da74bd-44a5-4059-bacc-0a61704 0127b RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,antigua END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97b432ee-b877-4278-9a8b-bcba6320d0ea@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 SUMMARY:Cuba — Day of National Rebellion DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 1953 Moncada Barracks attack\, a turning poi nt in modern Cuban history.\nRegion: Cuba\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www. perankharchive.com/events/97b432ee-b877-4278-9a8b-bcba6320d0ea LOCATION:Cuba\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/97b432ee-b877-4278-9a8b-bcba632 0d0ea RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,cuba,rebellion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:890144c0-6b5f-42ac-b4b9-92cce79e8f1c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 SUMMARY:Liberia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Declaration of independence\, 1847. First African republic.\n Region: Liberia\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/890 144c0-6b5f-42ac-b4b9-92cce79e8f1c LOCATION:Liberia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/890144c0-6b5f-42ac-b4b9-92cce79 e8f1c CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e5ba7e17-5d89-4ccc-95ef-1023a6214679@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 SUMMARY:Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Known as "The Black Sundance" — premier showcase for African American and diasporic cinema.\nRegion: USA\, Northeast\nSource: https:// mvaaff.com\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e5ba7e17-5d89-4cc c-95ef-1023a6214679 LOCATION:USA\, Northeast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e5ba7e17-5d89-4ccc-95ef-1023a62 14679 CATEGORIES:film,black-sundance,marthas-vineyard,diaspora,cinema END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7a6a4f64-a1ec-41f9-97bc-01969d05c257@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 SUMMARY:National Book Club Conference / Literary Bliss DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering of book clubs and Black readers in Atlanta\, GA.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ 7a6a4f64-a1ec-41f9-97bc-01969d05c257 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7a6a4f64-a1ec-41f9-97bc-01969d0 5c257 CATEGORIES:book-clubs,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:531594a2-8d19-44d3-ad04-458f696049de@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 SUMMARY:Black Writers Weekend DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering of Black writers in Atlanta\, GA.\nRegion: U SA\, United States\nSource: https://blackwritersweekend.com\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/531594a2-8d19-44d3-ad04-458f696049de LOCATION:USA\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/531594a2-8d19-44d3-ad04-458f696 049de CATEGORIES:literary,conference,black-writers,atlanta,2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7cef96fe-fb8f-47d0-b5a1-5c20d28b0c77@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Black Books Matter Fest '26 at MahoganyBooks DESCRIPTION:MahoganyBooks presents the third annual Black Books Matter Fe st — a daylong celebration of Black literature\, authors\, and indie book selling. Saturday\, August 1\, 2026\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hosted by Mahog anyBooks\, the nation's leading Black-owned bookstore dedicated to Black literature.\nRegion: United States\, Mid-Atlantic\nSource: https://www.ma hoganybooks.com\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7cef96fe-fb8 f-47d0-b5a1-5c20d28b0c77 LOCATION:United States\, Mid-Atlantic URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7cef96fe-fb8f-47d0-b5a1-5c20d28 b0c77 CATEGORIES:black-authors,book-festival,literary-festival,black-bookstore, mahoganybooks,indie-bookstore,conferences-books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8ab16b58-7451-4556-907d-dcbf5362594d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) DESCRIPTION:North America's largest Caribbean carnival — a Black diaspora street parade rooted in Trinidadian mas traditions\, anchoring Toronto's summer.\nRegion: Canada\, North America\nSource: https://torontocarnival .ca/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8ab16b58-7451-4556-907d -dcbf5362594d LOCATION:Canada\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8ab16b58-7451-4556-907d-dcbf536 2594d RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,toronto,caribana,dias pora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d272e27b-fe8a-4145-a151-572266b4b9ea@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Caribbean) DESCRIPTION:Marks the 1834 abolition of enslavement across the British Ca ribbean. Observed across Jamaica\, Trinidad & Tobago\, Barbados\, the Bah amas\, and other Caribbean nations.\nRegion: Caribbean\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/d272e27b-fe8a-4145-a151-572266b4b9ea LOCATION:Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d272e27b-fe8a-4145-a151-572266b 4b9ea RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,emancipation,abolition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37ea515d-5220-4b62-98b1-55bb2fb04986@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (UK) DESCRIPTION:August 1st — marking the abolition of enslavement across the British Empire in 1834.\nRegion: United Kingdom\, Europe\nMore: https://w ww.perankharchive.com/events/37ea515d-5220-4b62-98b1-55bb2fb04986 LOCATION:United Kingdom\, Europe URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/37ea515d-5220-4b62-98b1-55bb2fb 04986 CATEGORIES:emancipation,freedom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6b34b98d-fd96-4934-bb3e-21df9c74311f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Benin Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Benin\, Africa\nMor e: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6b34b98d-fd96-4934-bb3e-21df9c74 311f LOCATION:Benin\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6b34b98d-fd96-4934-bb3e-21df9c7 4311f CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:043a5000-71cc-4fef-aef5-f6f5a9556df8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Caribbean-wide) DESCRIPTION:August 1st — marking the end of enslavement across British Ca ribbean colonies\, 1834.\nRegion: Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/043a5000-71cc-4fef-aef5-f6f5a9556df8 LOCATION:Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/043a5000-71cc-4fef-aef5-f6f5a95 56df8 CATEGORIES:emancipation,freedom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:949f0219-93bb-4222-9048-b93c985d7b91@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Black August DESCRIPTION:African American month-long observance of Black freedom strug gle\, political prisoners\, and revolutionary history. Originated in Cali fornia prisons in the 1970s honoring George Jackson\, Jonathan Jackson\, and the August 1619 arrival of enslaved Africans.\nRegion: United States\ , North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/949f0219-93b b-4222-9048-b93c985d7b91 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/949f0219-93bb-4222-9048-b93c985 d7b91 CATEGORIES:Black August,African American,political prisoners,George Jacks on,liberation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d901ca4a-b37f-401d-afe5-9751ca0515f9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 SUMMARY:Black Authors Festival (Sag Harbor) DESCRIPTION:Annual festival celebrating Black authors at Sag Harbor\, NY. \nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d901 ca4a-b37f-401d-afe5-9751ca0515f9 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d901ca4a-b37f-401d-afe5-9751ca0 515f9 CATEGORIES:authors,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9a734a9d-924a-49a8-bb6d-147f6c05120f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 SUMMARY:Birthday: James Baldwin (b. 1924) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of James Baldwin. (1924–1987)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9a734a9d-924a-49a8-bb 6d-147f6c05120f LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/9a734a9d-924a-49a8-bb6d-147f6c0 5120f CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f076288-a6ef-48fe-b994-e110232df7ef@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 SUMMARY:Birthday: C.L.R. James (b. 1901) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of C.L.R. James. (1901–1989)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f076288-a6ef-48fe-b99 4-e110232df7ef LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f076288-a6ef-48fe-b994-e110232 df7ef CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb8511e1-b0d0-4d44-bc9a-a2b2d91b5530@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 SUMMARY:Crop Over — Grand Kadooment (Barbados) DESCRIPTION:Crop Over began as a sugar-harvest festival on Barbadian plan tations and has become a months-long celebration culminating in Grand Kad ooment\, a national mas parade.\nRegion: Barbados\, Caribbean\nSource: ht tps://www.barbados.org/cropover.htm\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com /events/cb8511e1-b0d0-4d44-bc9a-a2b2d91b5530 LOCATION:Barbados\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cb8511e1-b0d0-4d44-bc9a-a2b2d91 b5530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,barbados,crop-over,ka dooment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29235cc2-8563-47b3-ac21-f02e423b2091@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 SUMMARY:Niger Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Niger\, Africa\nMor e: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/29235cc2-8563-47b3-ac21-f02e423b 2091 LOCATION:Niger\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/29235cc2-8563-47b3-ac21-f02e423 b2091 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:572c7e5f-50ca-4c4b-95ef-5391cdea2b9c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:First Monday in August — commemorates the abolition of enslav ement across the British Caribbean (1834).\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\n Source: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ 572c7e5f-50ca-4c4b-95ef-5391cdea2b9c LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/572c7e5f-50ca-4c4b-95ef-5391cde a2b9c CATEGORIES:grenada,emancipation,caribbean,heritage,abolition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:727c2673-90d0-4c64-a886-334a37951b71@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 SUMMARY:Burkina Faso Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Burkina Faso\, Afri ca\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/727c2673-90d0-4c64-a886-3 34a37951b71 LOCATION:Burkina Faso\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/727c2673-90d0-4c64-a886-334a379 51b71 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f82c95f5-2e61-4216-85a4-b891902ce411@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 SUMMARY:Jamaica Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1962.\nRegion: Jamaica \, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f82c95f5-2e61-4 216-85a4-b891902ce411 LOCATION:Jamaica\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f82c95f5-2e61-4216-85a4-b891902 ce411 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a777f5a4-28fc-4154-beac-f02bc1b208f2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 SUMMARY:Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Côte d'Ivoire\, Afr ica\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a777f5a4-28fc-4154-beac- f02bc1b208f2 LOCATION:Côte d'Ivoire\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a777f5a4-28fc-4154-beac-f02bc1b 208f2 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:391be3ff-c346-4f6b-b310-5b4be5edf46b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 SUMMARY:Kirani Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:National holiday celebrating Olympic 400m champion Kirani Jam es and Grenadian athletic achievement.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSour ce: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/391b e3ff-c346-4f6b-b310-5b4be5edf46b LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/391be3ff-c346-4f6b-b310-5b4be5e df46b RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,sport,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:635190f5-dc0b-42c5-9bed-c2a3e77effcf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 SUMMARY:Book Lovers Day DESCRIPTION:A day for readers everywhere. Per-Ankh marks it by spotlighti ng Black-owned bookstores (Marcus Books\, Bookshop.org Black-owned list) and inviting readers to add a Black author to their reading list.\nSource : https://perankharchive.com/black-bookstores\nMore: https://www.perankha rchive.com/events/635190f5-dc0b-42c5-9bed-c2a3e77effcf URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/635190f5-dc0b-42c5-9bed-c2a3e77 effcf CATEGORIES:literacy,authors,diaspora,bookstores END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98279e45-65ec-4084-bd34-00983eda9a2b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 SUMMARY:Spice Mas (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Grenada's national carnival\, famous for the Jab Jab traditio n — bodies covered in oil\, mas rooted in resistance and ancestral memory .\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/even ts/98279e45-65ec-4084-bd34-00983eda9a2b LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/98279e45-65ec-4084-bd34-00983ed a9a2b RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,grenada,spice-mas,jab -jab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0487c7f7-d5ab-4bdc-add5-3d7c92a38908@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 SUMMARY:Birthday: Brittney Cooper (b. 1980) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Brittney Cooper. (1980–present)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0487c7f7-d5ab-4b dc-add5-3d7c92a38908 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0487c7f7-d5ab-4bdc-add5-3d7c92a 38908 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1be61a72-84bc-4431-a0fb-3ef630a61873@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 SUMMARY:Birthday: Anna Julia Cooper (b. 1858) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Anna Julia Cooper. (1858–1964)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1be61a72-84bc-443 1-a0fb-3ef630a61873 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1be61a72-84bc-4431-a0fb-3ef630a 61873 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:327bdb39-da43-40b1-bca7-6844e8de181b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 SUMMARY:Birthday: Floyd Cooper (b. 1956) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Floyd Cooper. (1956–2021)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/327bdb39-da43-40b1-bca 7-6844e8de181b LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/327bdb39-da43-40b1-bca7-6844e8d e181b CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d6e1fe2f-48dc-4be3-996f-f17719d56a3c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 SUMMARY:Carnival Monday (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Spicemas — second Monday in August. National celebration of G renadian culture\, music\, and masquerade.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\n Source: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ d6e1fe2f-48dc-4be3-996f-f17719d56a3c LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d6e1fe2f-48dc-4be3-996f-f17719d 56a3c CATEGORIES:grenada,carnival,spicemas,caribbean,culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e7bd830e-a841-460c-96e6-2ae6f5609c55@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 SUMMARY:Chad Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Chad\, Africa\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e7bd830e-a841-460c-96e6-2ae6f5609 c55 LOCATION:Chad\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e7bd830e-a841-460c-96e6-2ae6f56 09c55 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa18e365-4b6b-4335-8c89-331b8da1bd31@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 SUMMARY:Carnival Tuesday (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Spicemas — second Tuesday in August. Pretty Mas parade and fi nal day of Grenada's national carnival.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSou rce: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aa1 8e365-4b6b-4335-8c89-331b8da1bd31 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aa18e365-4b6b-4335-8c89-331b8da 1bd31 CATEGORIES:grenada,carnival,spicemas,caribbean,culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:08aeb273-7ada-4c91-b717-b2c85fee5c93@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 SUMMARY:Birthday: Wade W. Nobles (b. 1943) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Wade W. Nobles. (1943–present)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/08aeb273-7ada-4c9 1-b717-b2c85fee5c93 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/08aeb273-7ada-4c91-b717-b2c85fe e5c93 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f0064dc3-e75d-474b-b7e5-9bbf24a50fb0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 SUMMARY:Central African Republic Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Central African Rep ublic\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f0064dc3-e75d -474b-b7e5-9bbf24a50fb0 LOCATION:Central African Republic\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f0064dc3-e75d-474b-b7e5-9bbf24a 50fb0 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a08bc76-8538-435a-ae6b-907cc3b971f1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 SUMMARY:Birthday: Molefi Kete Asante (b. 1942) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Molefi Kete Asante. (1942–present)\n Region: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8a08bc76-8538 -435a-ae6b-907cc3b971f1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8a08bc76-8538-435a-ae6b-907cc3b 971f1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18ee8c22-2968-4ff7-863a-7467b64e1499@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 SUMMARY:Bois Caïman Ceremony Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Marks the August 1791 Vodou ceremony at Bois Caïman led by Du tty Boukman and Cécile Fatiman that ignited the Haitian Revolution.\nRegi on: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/18ee8c 22-2968-4ff7-863a-7467b64e1499 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/18ee8c22-2968-4ff7-863a-7467b64 e1499 CATEGORIES:Haiti,Bois Caiman,Vodou,revolution,Boukman,Cecile Fatiman END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77ef2ece-2da7-44ef-9bd0-9517e96ba88d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 SUMMARY:Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Martha's Vineyard Black Book Festival — a celebrat ion of Black literary excellence with author showcases\, panel discussion s\, fireside chats\, book signings\, appetizers and refreshments. Doors o pen 11:30am\; festival runs 12–6pm. Hosted on Martha's Vineyard\, Massach usetts.\nRegion: United States\, Northeast\nSource: https://www.mvbbf.com \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77ef2ece-2da7-44ef-9bd0-951 7e96ba88d LOCATION:United States\, Northeast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77ef2ece-2da7-44ef-9bd0-9517e96 ba88d CATEGORIES:black-authors,book-festival,literary-festival,marthas-vineyard ,massachusetts,conferences-books END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa49ebf3-0fc2-49bf-ac8b-af8c3bd57904@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:One Voyage Black Culinary Festival DESCRIPTION:Luxury culinary festival celebrating Black chefs\, food tradi tions\, and diasporic cuisine.\nRegion: USA\, Multiple\nSource: https://o nevoyage.co\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aa49ebf3-0fc2-49 bf-ac8b-af8c3bd57904 LOCATION:USA\, Multiple URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aa49ebf3-0fc2-49bf-ac8b-af8c3bd 57904 CATEGORIES:culinary,foodways,black-chefs,diaspora-cuisine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df5759ac-329f-45a2-9f35-50bc548733b4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 SUMMARY:Republic of the Congo Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Republic of the Con go\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df5759ac-329f-45 a2-9f35-50bc548733b4 LOCATION:Republic of the Congo\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df5759ac-329f-45a2-9f35-50bc548 733b4 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:716930bd-33d2-4395-9a91-ccca43185134@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:Birthday: Marcus Mosiah Garvey (b. 1887) DESCRIPTION:Auto-generated from scholar profile.\nSource: /scholar/marcus -garvey\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/716930bd-33d2-4395-9 a91-ccca43185134 URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/716930bd-33d2-4395-9a91-ccca431 85134 CATEGORIES:scholar:marcus-garvey,auto-generated END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11a95e80-68ee-469b-b999-ccbd4d875171@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:Gabon Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Gabon\, Africa\nMor e: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/11a95e80-68ee-469b-b999-ccbd4d87 5171 LOCATION:Gabon\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/11a95e80-68ee-469b-b999-ccbd4d8 75171 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7d0658e8-e823-47e1-a72b-962bec33ae59@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:Birthday: Marcus Garvey (b. 1887) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Marcus Garvey. (1887–1940)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7d0658e8-e823-47e1-a7 2b-962bec33ae59 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7d0658e8-e823-47e1-a72b-962bec3 3ae59 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b2fb80e6-a8e6-4b6d-89ab-11b01c29463a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:Birthday: Bobby E. Wright (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Bobby E. Wright. (1934–1982)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2fb80e6-a8e6-4b6d- 89ab-11b01c29463a LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2fb80e6-a8e6-4b6d-89ab-11b01c2 9463a CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7d0408e6-7c46-480f-a006-8a30779c2ada@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 SUMMARY:Birthday: Marcus Mosiah Garvey (b. 1887) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. (1887–1940)\nR egion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7d0408e6-7c46- 480f-a006-8a30779c2ada LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7d0408e6-7c46-480f-a006-8a30779 c2ada CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f3b7d177-e64e-43d6-9d28-c3aabba6644b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 SUMMARY:Birthday: Asa G. Hilliard III (b. 1933) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Asa G. Hilliard III. (1933–2007)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f3b7d177-e64e-4 3d6-9d28-c3aabba6644b LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f3b7d177-e64e-43d6-9d28-c3aabba 6644b CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62a39203-baaa-4832-8704-807cce94e93d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 SUMMARY:Black Girl Art Show — Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:Washington\, D.C. stop of the Black Girl Art Show\, a nationa l traveling exhibition of Black women artists across painting\, photograp hy\, digital\, and performance. Tickets via Eventeny: https://www.eventen y.com/events/ticket/?id=23951\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSou rce: https://blackgirlartshow.com/shows/d-c/\nMore: https://www.perankhar chive.com/events/62a39203-baaa-4832-8704-807cce94e93d LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/62a39203-baaa-4832-8704-807cce9 4e93d CATEGORIES:black women artists,exhibition,washington dc,visual art,black- girl-art-show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8ecc459a-6bda-461d-8408-9bd46c8e92c9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 SUMMARY:Harlem Book Fair DESCRIPTION:The nation's largest African American book fair\, including t he Phillis Wheatley Awards\, held in Harlem\, NYC.\nRegion: United States \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8ecc459a-6bda-461d-8408-9bd 46c8e92c9 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8ecc459a-6bda-461d-8408-9bd46c8 e92c9 CATEGORIES:harlem,books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5fcc5f6c-0910-4d71-82a0-d531ec4e09af@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Notting Hill Carnival (London) DESCRIPTION:Europe's largest street festival\, founded by Caribbean migra nts — especially Trinidadian — in response to racist violence in 1950s–60 s London. Two days of mas\, soca\, and sound systems.\nRegion: United Kin gdom\, Europe\nSource: https://nhcarnival.org/\nMore: https://www.perankh archive.com/events/5fcc5f6c-0910-4d71-82a0-d531ec4e09af LOCATION:United Kingdom\, Europe URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5fcc5f6c-0910-4d71-82a0-d531ec4 e09af RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,notting-hill,london,d iaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1b70bb84-a54f-4d40-b481-6067cdb5e1da@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Trinidad & Tobago Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Marks the 1962 independence of Trinidad and Tobago from Briti sh colonial rule.\nRegion: Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/1b70bb84-a54f-4d40-b481-6067cdb5e1da LOCATION:Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1b70bb84-a54f-4d40-b481-6067cdb 5e1da RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,trinidad,independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8c640bed-a2a5-4594-9b40-18c60741eaee@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1962.\nRegion: Trinida d and Tobago\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8c6 40bed-a2a5-4594-9b40-18c60741eaee LOCATION:Trinidad and Tobago\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8c640bed-a2a5-4594-9b40-18c6074 1eaee CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:efb89774-2e52-455d-9347-555b44d9589c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 SUMMARY:National Library Card Sign-Up Month DESCRIPTION:A month-long American Library Association initiative encourag ing everyone to obtain a library card.\nRegion: United States\, North Ame rica\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/efb89774-2e52-455d-9347 -555b44d9589c LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/efb89774-2e52-455d-9347-555b44d 9589c CATEGORIES:library-programming,library-card,ala END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df87f757-349f-404d-a1ab-4e0ad438875a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 SUMMARY:Birthday: Richard Wright (b. 1908) DESCRIPTION:Auto-generated from scholar profile.\nSource: /scholar/richar d-wright\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df87f757-349f-404d- a1ab-4e0ad438875a URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/df87f757-349f-404d-a1ab-4e0ad43 8875a CATEGORIES:scholar:richard-wright,auto-generated END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d5ba937d-20f0-4b04-b983-d028306781dd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 SUMMARY:Birthday: Richard Wright (b. 1908) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Richard Wright. (1908–1960)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d5ba937d-20f0-4b04-b 983-d028306781dd LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d5ba937d-20f0-4b04-b983-d028306 781dd CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8eb2521a-03be-4668-bcc9-a6f4698f8a3d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 SUMMARY:Eswatini (Swaziland) Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1968.\nRegion: Eswatin i\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8eb2521a-03be-466 8-bcc9-a6f4698f8a3d LOCATION:Eswatini\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/8eb2521a-03be-4668-bcc9-a6f4698 f8a3d CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11a533d3-e216-43da-885f-eb7bb0500845@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 SUMMARY:West Indian American Day Carnival (Brooklyn) DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway parade on U.S. Labor Day — the lar gest Caribbean diaspora carnival in the United States\, with J'ouvert at dawn and mas bands all day.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSourc e: https://www.wiadcacarnival.org/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/11a533d3-e216-43da-885f-eb7bb0500845 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/11a533d3-e216-43da-885f-eb7bb05 00845 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,brooklyn,west-indian- day,labor-day,diaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cd0c03d4-854f-4ec8-8223-78b255a951ba@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 SUMMARY:Labor Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday. Observed the first Monday in September. M ost public libraries are closed.\nRegion: United States\, North America\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cd0c03d4-854f-4ec8-8223-78b25 5a951ba LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cd0c03d4-854f-4ec8-8223-78b255a 951ba CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7fff7ea3-7c79-4053-b6cc-bb2281985bde@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 SUMMARY:International Literacy Day DESCRIPTION:UNESCO's International Literacy Day. Per-Ankh marks the day b y centering literacy as a continuous African tradition — from Medu Neter to Ge'ez to Ajami to today's Black children's authors carrying the work f orward.\nRegion: Global Diaspora\nSource: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/ literacy\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7fff7ea3-7c79-4053- b6cc-bb2281985bde LOCATION:Global Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7fff7ea3-7c79-4053-b6cc-bb22819 85bde CATEGORIES:literacy,authors,diaspora,unesco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66870e39-1b31-428e-a089-85e3d2be6308@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 SUMMARY:Birthday: Sonia Sanchez (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Sonia Sanchez. (1934–present)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/66870e39-1b31-428e -a089-85e3d2be6308 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/66870e39-1b31-428e-a089-85e3d2b e6308 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f1329dc-a41a-4ec3-bef8-7bfaf5d407db@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 SUMMARY:Birthday: Amílcar Cabral (b. 1924) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Amílcar Cabral. (1924–1973)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f1329dc-a41a-4ec3-b ef8-7bfaf5d407db LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f1329dc-a41a-4ec3-bef8-7bfaf5d 407db CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7ac7001a-e9d4-4d03-9670-ef0aee66f3a5@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 SUMMARY:Birthday: Amilcar Cabral (b. 1924) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Amilcar Cabral. (1924–1973)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7ac7001a-e9d4-4d03-9 670-ef0aee66f3a5 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7ac7001a-e9d4-4d03-9670-ef0aee6 6f3a5 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23d1bddc-d58f-4849-ab45-edf0bf4ffb52@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 SUMMARY:National Hispanic Heritage Month (Afro-Latino Focus) DESCRIPTION:Honoring the African roots of Latin American and Caribbean cu ltures. Featured: Arturo Schomburg\, Nicolás Guillén\, Celia Cruz — cente ring the African presence often erased from Hispanic identity.\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/23d1bddc-d58f-4849-ab4 5-edf0bf4ffb52 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/23d1bddc-d58f-4849-ab45-edf0bf4 ffb52 CATEGORIES:afro-latino,heritage month,diaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f3535a29-9363-4eea-a217-ae5292b75d8e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 SUMMARY:Birthday: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (b. 1977) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. (1977–pres ent)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f3535a2 9-9363-4eea-a217-ae5292b75d8e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f3535a29-9363-4eea-a217-ae5292b 75d8e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b2d308d1-679c-49ea-824a-39dd3249f18c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 SUMMARY:Birthday: Keon West (b. 1985) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Keon West. (1985–present)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2d308d1-679c-49ea-824 a-39dd3249f18c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b2d308d1-679c-49ea-824a-39dd324 9f18c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1e0f8f30-afa9-4a52-8295-af075daaa65c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 SUMMARY:Birthday: Claude McKay (b. 1889) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Claude McKay. (1889–1948)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1e0f8f30-afa9-4a52-829 5-af075daaa65c LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1e0f8f30-afa9-4a52-8295-af075da aa65c CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171d19d0-6a70-410d-9c56-7cd7504f39b9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 SUMMARY:Birthday: Henry Louis Gates Jr. (b. 1950) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Henry Louis Gates Jr.. (1950–present )\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/171d19d0-6 a70-410d-9c56-7cd7504f39b9 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/171d19d0-6a70-410d-9c56-7cd7504 f39b9 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e750891c-17ab-44d0-897f-5e0a6c999333@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 SUMMARY:African Cultural Festival (Pennsylvania) DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering of African continent and diaspora communitie s in Pennsylvania.\nRegion: United States\, United States\nMore: https:// www.perankharchive.com/events/e750891c-17ab-44d0-897f-5e0a6c999333 LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e750891c-17ab-44d0-897f-5e0a6c9 99333 CATEGORIES:africa,diaspora,culture,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cc1399fe-d3eb-4116-a663-382c0f6f31ff@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 SUMMARY:St. Kitts and Nevis Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1983.\nRegion: St. Kit ts and Nevis\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cc1 399fe-d3eb-4116-a663-382c0f6f31ff LOCATION:St. Kitts and Nevis\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cc1399fe-d3eb-4116-a663-382c0f6 f31ff CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a111bcec-4ee0-41e8-a0a2-40edfce909e8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Charlotte DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/a111bcec-4ee0-41e8-a0a2-40edfce909e8 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a111bcec-4ee0-41e8-a0a2-40edfce 909e8 CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77db81cf-fc1e-4699-afaf-28c0d4233f1b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 SUMMARY:Birthday: Jean-Jacques Dessalines (b. 1758) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. (1758–1806) \nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77db81cf-fc 1e-4699-afaf-28c0d4233f1b LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/77db81cf-fc1e-4699-afaf-28c0d42 33f1b CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ff37ec52-5dbb-4569-82b9-e5964ada4a28@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 SUMMARY:Belize Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1981.\nRegion: Belize\ , Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ff37ec52-5dbb-45 69-82b9-e5964ada4a28 LOCATION:Belize\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ff37ec52-5dbb-4569-82b9-e5964ad a4a28 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:013b84c0-2d63-4a1d-976c-77a248607cc2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 SUMMARY:Birthday: Édouard Glissant (b. 1928) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Édouard Glissant. (1928–2011)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/013b84c0-2d63-4a1d -976c-77a248607cc2 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/013b84c0-2d63-4a1d-976c-77a2486 07cc2 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a25ee30a-5787-4520-8818-33f8ea07e59e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 SUMMARY:Birthday: Kwame Nkrumah (b. 1909) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Kwame Nkrumah. (1909–1972)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a25ee30a-5787-4520-88 18-33f8ea07e59e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a25ee30a-5787-4520-8818-33f8ea0 7e59e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6bc72018-5580-4955-ad27-932b3404ffa0@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 SUMMARY:Mali Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Mali\, Africa\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bc72018-5580-4955-ad27-932b3404f fa0 LOCATION:Mali\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bc72018-5580-4955-ad27-932b340 4ffa0 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4d0bf7b-a38f-4c02-9429-29422cae6e29@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 SUMMARY:Birthday: bell hooks (b. 1952) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of bell hooks. (1952–2021)\nRegion: Glo bal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4d0bf7b-a38f-4c02-9429- 29422cae6e29 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4d0bf7b-a38f-4c02-9429-29422ca e6e29 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c42e9e4-81e8-405d-b51b-449a91795ca1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 SUMMARY:Birthday: bell hooks (b. 1952) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of bell hooks. (1952–2021)\nRegion: Glo bal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4c42e9e4-81e8-405d-b51b- 449a91795ca1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4c42e9e4-81e8-405d-b51b-449a917 95ca1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c0602c90-add6-4dcc-8e96-955da19bc502@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 SUMMARY:Birthday: bell hooks (b. 1952) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of bell hooks. (1952–2021)\nRegion: Glo bal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c0602c90-add6-4dcc-8e96- 955da19bc502 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c0602c90-add6-4dcc-8e96-955da19 bc502 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ae9c8bb-42b8-4070-bc71-c9c7b0110d6a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 SUMMARY:Banned Books Week DESCRIPTION:An annual American Library Association event celebrating the freedom to read and spotlighting current and historical attempts to censo r books in libraries and schools.\nRegion: United States\, North America\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5ae9c8bb-42b8-4070-bc71-c9c7 b0110d6a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5ae9c8bb-42b8-4070-bc71-c9c7b01 10d6a CATEGORIES:library-programming,banned-books,intellectual-freedom,ala END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e30108bc-417e-40d7-80c7-4517c6c044ed@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 SUMMARY:Brooklyn Book Festival DESCRIPTION:One of the largest free literary events in New York City\, fe aturing national and international authors.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e30108bc-417e-40d7-80c7-4517c6c044 ed LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e30108bc-417e-40d7-80c7-4517c6c 044ed CATEGORIES:books,festival,brooklyn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4fce5295-0391-4644-a441-6ada03a68ea3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 SUMMARY:Botswana Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1966.\nRegion: Botswan a\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4fce5295-0391-464 4-a441-6ada03a68ea3 LOCATION:Botswana\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4fce5295-0391-4644-a441-6ada03a 68ea3 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b5f241c7-3164-4507-bede-8b5c3d90b8f3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Black History Month (UK) DESCRIPTION:Celebrated in October across the United Kingdom to honour the contributions of Black Britons and the African diaspora.\nRegion: United Kingdom\, Europe\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b5f241c7-3 164-4507-bede-8b5c3d90b8f3 LOCATION:United Kingdom\, Europe URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b5f241c7-3164-4507-bede-8b5c3d9 0b8f3 CATEGORIES:heritage,history END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0e0e53fc-75f8-4ab0-b999-8d626036a2cf@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 SUMMARY:Nigeria Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1960.\nRegion: Nigeria \, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0e0e53fc-75f8-4ab0 -b999-8d626036a2cf LOCATION:Nigeria\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0e0e53fc-75f8-4ab0-b999-8d62603 6a2cf CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f793d979-22df-4ff0-9110-f3ac82269771@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Black History Month (United Kingdom) DESCRIPTION:Observed since 1987 in the UK\, celebrating the contributions of African and Caribbean communities to British society and global civil ization. Featured: Stuart Hall\, Paul Gilroy\, C.L.R. James\, Claudia Jon es\, Mary Seacole.\nRegion: Europe\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/f793d979-22df-4ff0-9110-f3ac82269771 LOCATION:Europe URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f793d979-22df-4ff0-9110-f3ac822 69771 CATEGORIES:black history,heritage month,united kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c08c6568-7492-4b66-8282-687c2c16375b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:National Book Month DESCRIPTION:A month-long celebration of books and reading sponsored by th e National Book Foundation.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c08c6568-7492-4b66-8282-687c2c1637 5b LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c08c6568-7492-4b66-8282-687c2c1 6375b CATEGORIES:library-programming,literacy,national-book-foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c1fd2d40-609c-403a-a413-219a2c67cc72@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Archives Month (USA) DESCRIPTION:Annual U.S. observance celebrating the value of archives and archivists.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/c1fd2d40-609c-403a-a413-219a2c67cc72 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c1fd2d40-609c-403a-a413-219a2c6 7cc72 CATEGORIES:archives,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bd4941cc-1e01-451c-aadc-1bf541a12156@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 SUMMARY:Guinea Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1958.\nRegion: Guinea\, Africa\nMo re: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bd4941cc-1e01-451c-aadc-1bf541a 12156 LOCATION:Guinea\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bd4941cc-1e01-451c-aadc-1bf541a 12156 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5b002a22-d484-4e93-8d2d-ce7ff92ff197@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 SUMMARY:African American Literary Awards Show DESCRIPTION:Annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in African Amer ican literature.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/5b002a22-d484-4e93-8d2d-ce7ff92ff197 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5b002a22-d484-4e93-8d2d-ce7ff92 ff197 CATEGORIES:awards,authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1c45823-ec6a-46dc-9d56-3504c0a80661@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 SUMMARY:Lesotho Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1966.\nRegion: Lesotho \, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1c45823-ec6a-46dc -9d56-3504c0a80661 LOCATION:Lesotho\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f1c45823-ec6a-46dc-9d56-3504c0a 80661 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ffac14f-528c-42af-a9bb-dec146f1334a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 SUMMARY:Teen Read Week DESCRIPTION:A national young adult literacy initiative from the Young Adu lt Library Services Association (YALSA)\, encouraging teens to read for p leasure.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perank harchive.com/events/4ffac14f-528c-42af-a9bb-dec146f1334a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4ffac14f-528c-42af-a9bb-dec146f 1334a CATEGORIES:library-programming,teens,young-adult,literacy,yalsa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c12614b7-018f-4dbb-8d34-fd01e7c595e7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 SUMMARY:Joint Conference of Librarians of Color DESCRIPTION:Triennial gathering of the five national associations of libr arians of color — Spokane\, WA in 2026.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/c12614b7-018f-4dbb-8d34-fd01e7c595e7 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c12614b7-018f-4dbb-8d34-fd01e7c 595e7 CATEGORIES:libraries,conference,community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fe1b0d04-dbb7-4706-9527-d53fbcbea42e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 SUMMARY:Birthday: Amiri Baraka (b. 1934) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Amiri Baraka. (1934–2014)\nRegion: G lobal\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fe1b0d04-dbb7-4706-952 7-d53fbcbea42e LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/fe1b0d04-dbb7-4706-9527-d53fbcb ea42e CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6bf5a81e-d0db-4cac-bf95-971bcacd5a06@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 SUMMARY:Uganda Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1962.\nRegion: Uganda\ , Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bf5a81e-d0db-4cac- bf95-971bcacd5a06 LOCATION:Uganda\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6bf5a81e-d0db-4cac-bf95-971bcac d5a06 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aecbf656-cd62-456b-9361-42d951e22242@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 SUMMARY:Miami Carnival DESCRIPTION:South Florida's flagship Caribbean carnival held in October\, gathering mas bands and soca artists from across the diaspora.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nSource: https://miamicarnival.net/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aecbf656-cd62-456b-9361-42d951e2224 2 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/aecbf656-cd62-456b-9361-42d951e 22242 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,miami,diaspora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bde99f6c-da60-4029-b76e-8007f6248130@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 SUMMARY:Equatorial Guinea Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Spain\, 1968.\nRegion: Equatorial Guinea\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bde99f6c-da60-4029-b7 6e-8007f6248130 LOCATION:Equatorial Guinea\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bde99f6c-da60-4029-b76e-8007f62 48130 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4079293-ed66-44c9-91f9-71b93a01e26a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday observed the second Monday in October. A g rowing number of libraries center Indigenous voices and host decolonial p rogramming.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.per ankharchive.com/events/b4079293-ed66-44c9-91f9-71b93a01e26a LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/b4079293-ed66-44c9-91f9-71b93a0 1e26a CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,indigenous,decolonial-programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:433a48e6-abe5-4e13-891d-6290a14900ca@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 SUMMARY:Jean-Jacques Dessalines Death Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Haitian national holiday commemorating the assassination of J ean-Jacques Dessalines\, founding father of Haiti\, on October 17\, 1806. \nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ 433a48e6-abe5-4e13-891d-6290a14900ca LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/433a48e6-abe5-4e13-891d-6290a14 900ca CATEGORIES:Haiti,Dessalines,founding fathers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ec31ce1-1289-467c-83a7-335d16b3e17b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 SUMMARY:Black Poetry Day DESCRIPTION:Honors Jupiter Hammon (born October 17\, 1711)\, the first pu blished African American poet. A day to read\, recite\, and teach Black p oetry across the diaspora.\nRegion: North America\nSource: https://www.af ricanamericanpoetryarchive.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/4ec31ce1-1289-467c-83a7-335d16b3e17b LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4ec31ce1-1289-467c-83a7-335d16b 3e17b CATEGORIES:poetry,black-authors,literacy,jupiter-hammon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29dd3aae-2319-4051-9f27-3556a91b6d49@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ntozake Shange (b. 1948) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ntozake Shange. (1948–2018)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/29dd3aae-2319-4051-9 f27-3556a91b6d49 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/29dd3aae-2319-4051-9f27-3556a91 b6d49 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d4722a47-4644-43b3-b364-0136400c6714@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ntozake Shange (b. 1948) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ntozake Shange. (1948–2018)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d4722a47-4644-43b3-b 364-0136400c6714 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/d4722a47-4644-43b3-b364-0136400 c6714 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e05408f9-50c5-4279-a534-038f6912a486@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:National Friends of Libraries Week DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of Friends of Libraries groups and their a dvocacy for libraries.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankha rchive.com/events/e05408f9-50c5-4279-a534-038f6912a486 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e05408f9-50c5-4279-a534-038f691 2a486 CATEGORIES:libraries,advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7c2f0f0a-5c07-40a9-9292-06f58166c975@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:National Black Book Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The National Black Book Festival brings together authors\, pu blishers\, readers\, and literary advocates in Houston\, TX. Features inc lude free workshops on writing\, publishing\, AI in authorship\, book-to- film adaptations\, and financial education\, plus a free Children's Festi val where every child receives a book. Hosted at Fallbrook Church (Brook Sports) with the Sheraton North Houston as the host hotel. A celebration of Black literary culture\, community knowledge-sharing\, and the living tradition of Black bookstores and publishers as sites of cultural self-de termination.\nRegion: United States\, Americas Diaspora\nSource: https:// www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ events/7c2f0f0a-5c07-40a9-9292-06f58166c975 LOCATION:United States\, Americas Diaspora URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/7c2f0f0a-5c07-40a9-9292-06f5816 6c975 CATEGORIES:Black Literature,Book Festival,Black Publishing,Children's Lit erature,National Black Bookstore Day,Literary Culture,Houston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75c1cac0-4441-4403-a8b2-ce793f008393@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:National Black Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of Black authors and readers held in Houst on\, TX.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/75c1cac0-4441-4403-a8b2-ce793f008393 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/75c1cac0-4441-4403-a8b2-ce793f0 08393 CATEGORIES:books,festival,authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:760dd793-a968-43f3-9662-1f84490ebadd@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:Romantasy BookCon DESCRIPTION:Romantasy fan convention in Orlando\, FL.\nRegion: United Sta tes\, United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/760dd793 -a968-43f3-9662-1f84490ebadd LOCATION:United States\, United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/760dd793-a968-43f3-9662-1f84490 ebadd CATEGORIES:books,festival,romantasy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:125214ed-de8a-4e52-9a8c-6e2ad2a994ca@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:Zambia Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1964.\nRegion: Zambia\ , Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/125214ed-de8a-4e52- 9a8c-6e2ad2a994ca LOCATION:Zambia\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/125214ed-de8a-4e52-9a8c-6e2ad2a 994ca CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c935e2cb-798f-47bb-92fc-ae1d8aca0ea2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:National observance commemorating the 1983 events and restora tion of constitutional governance.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSource: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c935e2cb -798f-47bb-92fc-ae1d8aca0ea2 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c935e2cb-798f-47bb-92fc-ae1d8ac a0ea2 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,thanksgiving,caribbean,heritage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:004209fa-bfd1-4af0-b9d9-5cb4c8dc87de@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 SUMMARY:St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1979.\nRegion: St. Vin cent\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/004209fa-bf d1-4af0-b9d9-5cb4c8dc87de LOCATION:St. Vincent\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/004209fa-bfd1-4af0-b9d9-5cb4c8d c87de CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e919cab3-b7f6-4aed-9abb-2b76dbe99cf1@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:Birthday: Ayi Kwei Armah (b. 1939) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Ayi Kwei Armah. (1939–present)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e919cab3-b7f6-4ae d-9abb-2b76dbe99cf1 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e919cab3-b7f6-4aed-9abb-2b76dbe 99cf1 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb292958-1dcc-4251-84a5-7e107c49a0c9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 SUMMARY:National Dashiki Day DESCRIPTION:Day celebrating the dashiki as a symbol of African heritage a nd Pan-African identity.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchiv e.com/events/cb292958-1dcc-4251-84a5-7e107c49a0c9 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cb292958-1dcc-4251-84a5-7e107c4 9a0c9 CATEGORIES:heritage,fashion,pan-african END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33b5f538-c23d-4c5f-85dc-51f6c69b8c3a@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Louisiana Book Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual book festival held at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge \, LA.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/event s/33b5f538-c23d-4c5f-85dc-51f6c69b8c3a LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/33b5f538-c23d-4c5f-85dc-51f6c69 b8c3a CATEGORIES:books,festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4795ad7c-7b5d-4c01-8421-4aa4f6cfb63b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 SUMMARY:Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1981.\nRegion: Antigua \, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4795ad7c-7b5d-4 c01-8421-4aa4f6cfb63b LOCATION:Antigua\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4795ad7c-7b5d-4c01-8421-4aa4f6c fb63b CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28e4a49a-bf83-432b-9a15-361f2b65a30c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the deep historical bonds between African and Ind igenous peoples. Featured: Jack Forbes (Africans and Native Americans)\, the Seminole-Maroon alliance\, and shared resistance against colonialism. \nRegion: North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/28e4 a49a-bf83-432b-9a15-361f2b65a30c LOCATION:North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/28e4a49a-bf83-432b-9a15-361f2b6 5a30c CATEGORIES:indigenous,heritage month,solidarity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f476bf6f-3238-402f-a95d-3bf7d5f6d859@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 SUMMARY:Fèt Gede / Haitian Day of the Dead DESCRIPTION:Two-day Vodou festival honoring the Gede lwa (spirits of the dead) and ancestors. Practitioners visit cemeteries\, dress in purple\, w hite\, and black\, and celebrate Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte.\nRegion : Haiti\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f476bf6f -3238-402f-a95d-3bf7d5f6d859 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f476bf6f-3238-402f-a95d-3bf7d5f 6d859 CATEGORIES:Haiti,Vodou,Gede,ancestors,Day of the Dead,Baron Samedi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1810a1fc-1a86-4d6c-89d4-cdaad8054129@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:Picture Book Month DESCRIPTION:An international literacy initiative celebrating the print pi cture book during the month of November.\nRegion: United States\, Global\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1810a1fc-1a86-4d6c-89d4-cdaa d8054129 LOCATION:United States\, Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1810a1fc-1a86-4d6c-89d4-cdaad80 54129 CATEGORIES:library-programming,children,picture-books,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b4601cd-0ea6-43af-a84e-10eae41fecd2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:National Family Literacy Month DESCRIPTION:A month-long observance promoting family literacy programs in libraries and community centers nationwide.\nRegion: United States\, Nor th America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2b4601cd-0ea6-43a f-a84e-10eae41fecd2 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2b4601cd-0ea6-43af-a84e-10eae41 fecd2 CATEGORIES:library-programming,families,literacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1b724b11-e3c7-4e3b-8523-6f418e57b909@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 SUMMARY:AfroTech 10th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Largest gathering of Black technologists\, entrepreneurs\, an d innovators — 10th anniversary edition focused on tech\, AI\, and entrep reneurship.\nRegion: USA\, Gulf Coast\nSource: https://afrotech.com\nMore : https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1b724b11-e3c7-4e3b-8523-6f418e57b 909 LOCATION:USA\, Gulf Coast URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1b724b11-e3c7-4e3b-8523-6f418e5 7b909 CATEGORIES:afrotech,technology,ai,entrepreneurship,black-tech END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:934becc6-b52e-4ac4-9778-417229a7fa22@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 SUMMARY:Ancestor Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:November 2nd — honouring ancestral spirits across African and diasporic traditions.\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/934be cc6-b52e-4ac4-9778-417229a7fa22 URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/934becc6-b52e-4ac4-9778-417229a 7fa22 CATEGORIES:ancestors,spirituality END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15a827a0-6913-468e-bfb0-2623a3143fd2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 SUMMARY:Dominica Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1978.\nRegion: Dominic a\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/15a827a0-6913- 468e-bfb0-2623a3143fd2 LOCATION:Dominica\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/15a827a0-6913-468e-bfb0-2623a31 43fd2 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cfb97265-33b2-4a4a-bc12-05dca6f5f3ff@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 SUMMARY:Angola Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Portugal\, 1975.\nRegion: Angola\, Africa\n More: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cfb97265-33b2-4a4a-bc12-05dca 6f5f3ff LOCATION:Angola\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/cfb97265-33b2-4a4a-bc12-05dca6f 5f3ff CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f78e687b-46a1-43fe-8610-e8c92c5060a3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 SUMMARY:Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday honoring military veterans. Most public li braries are closed.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https:/ /www.perankharchive.com/events/f78e687b-46a1-43fe-8610-e8c92c5060a3 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/f78e687b-46a1-43fe-8610-e8c92c5 060a3 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:02514d57-8046-4a8b-884d-bc7ad08a3d8d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Washington D.C. DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/02514d57-8046-4a8b-884d-bc7ad08a3d8d LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/02514d57-8046-4a8b-884d-bc7ad08 a3d8d CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ec7975f-51a3-4219-82a5-f316a5cf8aae@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 SUMMARY:Birthday: Chinua Achebe (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Chinua Achebe. (1930–2013)\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5ec7975f-51a3-4219-82 a5-f316a5cf8aae LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5ec7975f-51a3-4219-82a5-f316a5c f8aae CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:554a6779-27c7-4820-a875-27bc96e5e7b4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:Birthday: Sojourner Truth DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Sojourner Truth. (c. 1797–1883)\nReg ion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/554a6779-27c7-48 20-a875-27bc96e5e7b4 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/554a6779-27c7-4820-a875-27bc96e 5e7b4 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45a0528e-5a85-4bdc-85d8-ec2b162e8862@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:Heroes' Day & Battle of Vertières DESCRIPTION:Haitian national holiday commemorating the November 18\, 1803 Battle of Vertières — the decisive victory of the Haitian Revolution aga inst French forces\, leading to independence.\nRegion: Haiti\, Caribbean\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/45a0528e-5a85-4bdc-85d8-ec2b 162e8862 LOCATION:Haiti\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/45a0528e-5a85-4bdc-85d8-ec2b162 e8862 CATEGORIES:Haiti,Vertieres,revolution,heroes,independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0003a534-4d7e-41d4-81c4-0c5034f3f6ac@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:National Book Awards DESCRIPTION:Annual U.S. literary prizes presented by the National Book Fo undation.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ev ents/0003a534-4d7e-41d4-81c4-0c5034f3f6ac LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/0003a534-4d7e-41d4-81c4-0c5034f 3f6ac CATEGORIES:awards,authors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c2d2d3f9-c872-478a-ae5f-500d92974a9d@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 SUMMARY:World Philosophy Day (UNESCO) DESCRIPTION:UNESCO observance held the third Thursday of November to high light the enduring value of philosophy.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://ww w.perankharchive.com/events/c2d2d3f9-c872-478a-ae5f-500d92974a9d LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c2d2d3f9-c872-478a-ae5f-500d929 74a9d CATEGORIES:philosophy,unesco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:638fe8b1-e0e3-4b88-8fe5-28433ea69007@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 SUMMARY:Suriname Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the Netherlands\, 1975.\nRegion: Suriname\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/638fe8b1-e0e3-4b8 8-8fe5-28433ea69007 LOCATION:Suriname\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/638fe8b1-e0e3-4b88-8fe5-28433ea 69007 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c94f8586-631f-4da7-af34-7b0011ab3424@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday observed the fourth Thursday in November. Most public libraries are closed.\nRegion: United States\, North America\ nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c94f8586-631f-4da7-af34-7b00 11ab3424 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c94f8586-631f-4da7-af34-7b0011a b3424 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2687239a-465c-4ddf-b0c4-2e8e78325a0c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 SUMMARY:Day after Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Many US public libraries are closed or operate on reduced hou rs.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharch ive.com/events/2687239a-465c-4ddf-b0c4-2e8e78325a0c LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2687239a-465c-4ddf-b0c4-2e8e783 25a0c CATEGORIES:library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:867810b7-bb41-4ded-9416-6709c70788d2@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 SUMMARY:Mauritania Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from France\, 1960.\nRegion: Mauritania\, Africa \nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/867810b7-bb41-4ded-9416-670 9c70788d2 LOCATION:Mauritania\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/867810b7-bb41-4ded-9416-6709c70 788d2 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d078e2d-0cb5-41d5-91b4-923c880d48b4@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 SUMMARY:Barbados Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1966. Became a republi c in 2021.\nRegion: Barbados\, Caribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchiv e.com/events/3d078e2d-0cb5-41d5-91b4-923c880d48b4 LOCATION:Barbados\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3d078e2d-0cb5-41d5-91b4-923c880 d48b4 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153e0a3e-d23b-4acc-9ed2-0809f41e10e9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 SUMMARY:Rosa Parks Day DESCRIPTION:State observance in OH\, OR\, and TX honoring civil rights le ader Rosa Parks.\nRegion: United States\nMore: https://www.perankharchive .com/events/153e0a3e-d23b-4acc-9ed2-0809f41e10e9 LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/153e0a3e-d23b-4acc-9ed2-0809f41 e10e9 CATEGORIES:civil-rights,memory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1329d5a7-989f-4ecb-a214-044199fe79c7@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203 SUMMARY:International Day for the Abolition of Slavery DESCRIPTION:UN observance marking the 1949 adoption of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https: //www.perankharchive.com/events/1329d5a7-989f-4ecb-a214-044199fe79c7 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/1329d5a7-989f-4ecb-a214-044199f e79c7 CATEGORIES:un,abolition,justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b4df6a5-fa2f-46e9-a664-21368ba3f682@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 SUMMARY:Tanzania Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom (Tanganyika)\, 1961.\nRe gion: Tanzania\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2b4d f6a5-fa2f-46e9-a664-21368ba3f682 LOCATION:Tanzania\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2b4df6a5-fa2f-46e9-a664-21368ba 3f682 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f6ede07-ac20-4718-ad49-b20b0ffe6a9f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211 SUMMARY:Human Rights Day DESCRIPTION:UN observance commemorating the 1948 adoption of the Universa l Declaration of Human Rights.\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankh archive.com/events/6f6ede07-ac20-4718-ad49-b20b0ffe6a9f LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f6ede07-ac20-4718-ad49-b20b0ff e6a9f CATEGORIES:un,human-rights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71d9ab21-74c0-4756-a532-b36e4842884c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213 SUMMARY:Kenya Independence Day (Jamhuri Day) DESCRIPTION:Independence from the United Kingdom\, 1963.\nRegion: Kenya\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71d9ab21-74c0-4756-a 532-b36e4842884c LOCATION:Kenya\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/71d9ab21-74c0-4756-a532-b36e484 2884c CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c9b111ac-3978-4acb-863f-350623008f10@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213 SUMMARY:Birthday: Jacob H. Carruthers (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Jacob H. Carruthers. (1930–2004)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c9b111ac-3978-4 acb-863f-350623008f10 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c9b111ac-3978-4acb-863f-3506230 08f10 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a1cd8225-51f7-44bd-bbd7-2b3292a3397e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 SUMMARY:Black Girl Book Fair Tour 2026 — Baltimore DESCRIPTION:Tour stop for The Black Girl Book Fair celebrating Black wome n authors\, readers\, and book culture.\nRegion: United States\nMore: htt ps://www.perankharchive.com/events/a1cd8225-51f7-44bd-bbd7-2b3292a3397e LOCATION:United States URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a1cd8225-51f7-44bd-bbd7-2b3292a 3397e CATEGORIES:black-women-authors,book-fair,literary,indie-publishing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3e04bc7e-596c-4c9a-8059-f1df4821040b@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 SUMMARY:Birthday: Jacqueline Woodson (b. 1963) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Jacqueline Woodson. (1963–present)\n Region: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3e04bc7e-596c -4c9a-8059-f1df4821040b LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/3e04bc7e-596c-4c9a-8059-f1df482 1040b CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ac75fb2b-7603-4de9-9e79-c55e61af6d09@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 SUMMARY:Birthday: Carter G. Woodson (b. 1875) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Carter G. Woodson. (1875–1950)\nRegi on: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ac75fb2b-7603-4de 9-9e79-c55e61af6d09 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/ac75fb2b-7603-4de9-9e79-c55e61a f6d09 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5a34d526-70d3-4084-b1e5-4580c94a5627@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222 SUMMARY:Birthday: Clive Y. Thomas (b. 1938) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Clive Y. Thomas. (1938–2016)\nRegion : Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5a34d526-70d3-4084- b1e5-4580c94a5627 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5a34d526-70d3-4084-b1e5-4580c94 a5627 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2aa1e1b8-ac5d-4231-a08c-d9d725201210@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223 SUMMARY:Birthday: Chancellor Williams (b. 1893) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Chancellor Williams. (1893–1992)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2aa1e1b8-ac5d-4 231-a08c-d9d725201210 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/2aa1e1b8-ac5d-4231-a08c-d9d7252 01210 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c07acb78-0a9c-42cb-ae59-333fba6d0583@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223 SUMMARY:Birthday: Chancellor Williams (b. 1893) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Chancellor Williams. (1893–1992)\nRe gion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c07acb78-0a9c-4 2cb-ae59-333fba6d0583 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c07acb78-0a9c-42cb-ae59-333fba6 d0583 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6b58890e-a05d-4cff-b8bb-a8301269f8d9@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 SUMMARY:Libya Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Independence from Italy via UN resolution\, 1951.\nRegion: Li bya\, Africa\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6b58890e-a05d-4 cff-b8bb-a8301269f8d9 LOCATION:Libya\, Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6b58890e-a05d-4cff-b8bb-a830126 9f8d9 CATEGORIES:independence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c4a325d9-49de-477a-b771-0a6560968735@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 SUMMARY:Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:Many US public libraries close early or operate on reduced ho urs.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/c4a325d9-49de-477a-b771-0a6560968735 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c4a325d9-49de-477a-b771-0a65609 68735 CATEGORIES:library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c7a00985-fb4d-4a3f-932f-be6562f88d35@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 SUMMARY:Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:US federal holiday. Most public libraries are closed.\nRegion : United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/eve nts/c7a00985-fb4d-4a3f-932f-be6562f88d35 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/c7a00985-fb4d-4a3f-932f-be6562f 88d35 CATEGORIES:federal-holiday,library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f29c9b5-28ba-4023-9f15-c78e1373cc95@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 SUMMARY:Christmas Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Public holiday in Grenada.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSour ce: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5f29 c9b5-28ba-4023-9f15-c78e1373cc95 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5f29c9b5-28ba-4023-9f15-c78e137 3cc95 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,christmas,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f2de0cf-8650-4961-b4ea-3f319f523f8e@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231 SUMMARY:AfroFuture Festival (Detty December) DESCRIPTION:Formerly Afrochella — flagship celebration of African culture \, music\, art\, and fashion during Ghana's Detty December season.\nRegio n: Ghana\, West Africa\nSource: https://afrofuture.com\nMore: https://www .perankharchive.com/events/6f2de0cf-8650-4961-b4ea-3f319f523f8e LOCATION:Ghana\, West Africa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/6f2de0cf-8650-4961-b4ea-3f319f5 23f8e CATEGORIES:afrofuture,afrochella,ghana,detty-december,african-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a089eb4b-8cfd-4509-bcfe-7b0505bb342f@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:Junkanoo (Bahamas) DESCRIPTION:Junkanoo street parades on Boxing Day and New Year's Day in N assau and across the Bahamas — a centuries-old Afro-Bahamian masquerade t radition with goatskin drums\, cowbells\, and brass.\nRegion: Bahamas\, C aribbean\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a089eb4b-8cfd-4509- bcfe-7b0505bb342f LOCATION:Bahamas\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a089eb4b-8cfd-4509-bcfe-7b0505b b342f RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:caribbean-holidays-and-carnival,carnival,bahamas,junkanoo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1ccc1de-e81a-472b-8809-733dcdae69c3@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227 SUMMARY:Boxing Day (Grenada) DESCRIPTION:Public holiday in Grenada.\nRegion: Grenada\, Caribbean\nSour ce: https://www.gov.gd/\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e1cc c1de-e81a-472b-8809-733dcdae69c3 LOCATION:Grenada\, Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/e1ccc1de-e81a-472b-8809-733dcda e69c3 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY CATEGORIES:grenada,boxing-day,caribbean,public-holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a3def2f2-d25d-4525-912a-551fcb4f6c4c@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:Kwanzaa DESCRIPTION:December 26 – January 1 — a week-long celebration of African heritage\, unity\, and culture created by Maulana Karenga in 1966.\nRegio n: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/ev ents/a3def2f2-d25d-4525-912a-551fcb4f6c4c LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a3def2f2-d25d-4525-912a-551fcb4 f6c4c CATEGORIES:culture,heritage,kwanzaa-imani,liberation,unity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83d7fe81-9a3d-4444-9655-d4baf0517be8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227 SUMMARY:Junkanoo begins DESCRIPTION:Bahamian and broader Caribbean street parade and cultural fes tival rooted in African diaspora traditions.\nRegion: Caribbean\nMore: ht tps://www.perankharchive.com/events/83d7fe81-9a3d-4444-9655-d4baf0517be8 LOCATION:Caribbean URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/83d7fe81-9a3d-4444-9655-d4baf05 17be8 CATEGORIES:caribbean,bahamas,carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a4e2c889-2d49-492a-8028-f9a53863f9bc@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261230 SUMMARY:Birthday: Cheikh Anta Diop (b. 1923) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Cheikh Anta Diop. (1923–1986)\nRegio n: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a4e2c889-2d49-492a -8028-f9a53863f9bc LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/a4e2c889-2d49-492a-8028-f9a5386 3f9bc CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37e235ec-9cad-4550-ae53-4d9a33dfb956@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 SUMMARY:Birthday: Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan (b. 1918) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan. (1918–2015 )\nRegion: Global\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/37e235ec-9 cad-4550-ae53-4d9a33dfb956 LOCATION:Global URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/37e235ec-9cad-4550-ae53-4d9a33d fb956 CATEGORIES:birthday,scholar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bb57b138-5806-4362-ac6d-2c68219829b6@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 SUMMARY:New Year's Eve DESCRIPTION:Many US public libraries close early or operate on reduced ho urs.\nRegion: United States\, North America\nMore: https://www.perankharc hive.com/events/bb57b138-5806-4362-ac6d-2c68219829b6 LOCATION:United States\, North America URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/bb57b138-5806-4362-ac6d-2c68219 829b6 CATEGORIES:library-closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5b4a1676-8f2a-4ab8-9a47-c1725bbd0dc8@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215 SUMMARY:Birthday: Frederick Douglass (b. 1818) DESCRIPTION:Auto-generated from scholar profile.\nSource: /scholar/freder ick-douglass\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5b4a1676-8f2a-4 ab8-9a47-c1725bbd0dc8 URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/5b4a1676-8f2a-4ab8-9a47-c1725bb d0dc8 CATEGORIES:scholar:frederick-douglass,auto-generated END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70955f06-0df2-4ff8-8189-e886698fa322@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270411 SUMMARY:BookCon 2027 DESCRIPTION:Save the date — BookCon returns. Location TBC.\nRegion: USA\, usa\nSource: https://bookcon.com\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/e vents/70955f06-0df2-4ff8-8189-e886698fa322 LOCATION:USA\, usa URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/70955f06-0df2-4ff8-8189-e886698 fa322 CATEGORIES:book-convention,fandom,community,save-the-date END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d6e3d1e-7c3f-422f-b37b-5a03aecc2309@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 SUMMARY:Birthday: Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) (b. 1925) DESCRIPTION:Auto-generated from scholar profile.\nSource: /scholar/malcol m-x\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4d6e3d1e-7c3f-422f-b37b- 5a03aecc2309 URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/4d6e3d1e-7c3f-422f-b37b-5a03aec c2309 CATEGORIES:scholar:malcolm-x,auto-generated END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94e9e3ad-bcfb-456f-9c26-d9019bb63b39@perankharchive.com DTSTAMP:20260604T052237Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 SUMMARY:Birthday: Lorraine Hansberry (b. 1930) DESCRIPTION:Auto-generated from scholar profile.\nSource: /scholar/lorrai ne-hansberry\nMore: https://www.perankharchive.com/events/94e9e3ad-bcfb-4 56f-9c26-d9019bb63b39 URL:https://www.perankharchive.com/events/94e9e3ad-bcfb-456f-9c26-d9019bb 63b39 CATEGORIES:scholar:lorraine-hansberry,auto-generated END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR