Black History Month
Posted: February 1, 2023
February is Black History Month, officially designated as such by every U.S. President since 1976. It is a time for recognizing the significant role African Americans have played in U.S. history and celebrating their achievements. Various organizations join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who have struggled to achieve full citizenship and recognition in the culture. These organizations include: National Endowment for...
Native American Heritage Month
Posted: November 1, 2022
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November of every year. It is a time to explore the heritage and culture of Indigenous peoples, both historically and in the present. In the month of November, we celebrate Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities to ensure their histories and traditions continue to thrive with the coming generations. Native American Heritage Month is...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Posted: October 18, 2022
We celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout the month of October. During this month, take the time to learn more about employment matters that impact disabled people, and the vast range of positive contributions made by this group of people in our country. What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy reads as follows: “In...
Latino History Month
Posted: September 1, 2022
Latino History Month, or officially, “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” runs from September 15 to October 15 each year. During the month, we celebrate the history and many contributions to the American life experience, and the beauty these cultures. Among our population, millions of people have a family background from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, or South America. Each of these cultures is unique, and each deserves...
Celebrating Pride Month
Posted: June 1, 2022
LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated every year in June. This tradition began in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. It was originally celebrated as Gay Pride Day on the last Sunday in June. However, the day grew to encompass a month-long series of events in major cities across the country. Pride celebrations,...
