How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Posted: November 1, 2023
November marks a time of gratitude and reflection, inviting us to honor the vibrant tapestry of Native American cultures, traditions, and their profound contributions to our nation. Native American Heritage Month extends an invitation to individuals from all walks of life, encouraging them to immerse themselves in the richness of Indigenous cultures. Beyond a month of celebration, it is a season for education, introspection, and...
How to Build a Disability-Inclusive Workplace
Posted: October 1, 2023
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed each October. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to showcase inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit both employers and employees. Building a disability-inclusive workplace involves more than hiring people with disabilities. In truly inclusive workplaces, employers ensure all workers have equal opportunities to learn, advance, succeed, and be compensated...
Celebrating Juneteenth: The Importance and How It Is Observed
Posted: June 19, 2023
Juneteenth is more than 155 years old, making it the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the US. It is celebrated on June 19 because, back in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army brought news to Texas that all slaves were free and that the Civil War had finally come to an end. The surprising point is that...
How to Make an Impact During Pride Month
Posted: June 1, 2023
June is Pride Month, and every year, many of us use this opportunity to participate in festivals, parades, and other celebrations that commemorate LGBTQ+ culture and activism throughout the years. The first Pride Month began in June 1969 when Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village, was raided by police. Although the resulting riots had many leaders, Marsha P. Johnson, a black, trans, bisexual...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Posted: May 1, 2023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this time, it is important to celebrate the incredible cultural and historical contributions of those who are of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. Observing AAPI Heritage Month Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed in many profound ways to American culture and society. From literature and art to government and...