by Vita Malama (Cultural Appreciation Coordinator)
February includes traditions and observances that center history, care, and reflection. These may include Black History Month, which honors the histories, contributions, and resilience of Black communities past and present; Valentine’s Day, a cultural tradition focused on kindness and care; sometimes Lunar New Year, celebrated in many Asian cultures and communities as a time of renewal, family, and good fortune; and, in some years, religious observances such as Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian tradition.