Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, observed on February 16, honors the American activist who contributed to racial equality in Alaska. Despite not being officially recognized as a federal holiday, Alaskan institutions and stores close in observance.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day 2024 (US): Elizabeth Peratrovich Day is observed on February 16 to honor the accomplishments of the American activist who significantly contributed to the progression of racial equality in Alaska. Communities all over Alaska honor Peratrovich on this day as a sign of respect for the life she devoted to advancing equal rights for Native Alaskans.
While not officially acknowledged as a federal holiday in the United States, several institutions, stores, and establishments in Alaska choose to close in observance of this day.
Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit activist, faced racial prejudice at a young age. She relocated to Juneau, Alaska, in 1933 to advocate for reform. Peratrovich and her spouse, Roy, fought for anti-discrimination legislation in 1943. In 1945, the enactment of the Anti-Discrimination Act represented a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against racial discrimination. Peratrovich was laid to rest in Juneau’s Evergreen Cemetery at the age of 47. In 1988, the establishment of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day came to be, and her legacy lives on through various monuments and parks.
The Alaska legislature designated the 16th of February as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day or Alaska Civil Rights Day.
In 1945, Peratrovich led the way in enacting Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Act, making it pioneering legislation in the United States.
Elizabeth Peratrovich, who had been battling cancer since the age of 47, died in 1958.
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