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Juneteenth: President’s video
President Kavalhuna, HFC graduate Kalimah Gardner, and HFC Admissions Recruiter La Mar Harris share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.
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Memorial Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Passover: President’s video
In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the high Holy Days of the Christian year.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video
In this video made in 2022, President Kavalhuna, HFC Trustee Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Black History Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video
In this 2021 presentation, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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President’s Holiday Video 2023
President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
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Hanukkah: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.
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Diwali: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.
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Veterans Day: President’s Video and Veterans Court
We celebrate Veterans Day with videos from President Kavalhuna, student veterans, Trustee Roxanne McDonald, and Judge Gene Hunt, who founded the Veterans Court.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Sara Gonzalez-Herrera talk about the history and meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and John Michael Sefel share the background and meaning of the 10 Jewish High Holy Days.
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22 years after 9/11: bringing out the best in each other
President Kavalhuna reflects on the meaning of 9/11. Being our best selves honors the legacy of sacrifice and unity. “This College stands on the promise that every student – at any age, from any background, with any dream – can succeed and have a better life through public education.”
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Independence Day
Reflections on the meaning of Independence Day. This is part of the HFC President's Holiday Series.
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Eid al Adha
Reflections on the meaning of the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This video is part of the HFC President’s Holiday Series.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
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Holy Week and Easter: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Lorraine Paffenroth talk about the history and meaning of Holy Week and Easter.