Juneteenth, which occurs on June 19, honors the historic day in 1865 when the last of the enslaved people in the U.S. were granted freedom after Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the the Civil War was officially over. In the decades since, Juneteenth has become a celebration that’s recognized in all 50 states. The biggest symbol of Juneteenth is its… Read More
Celebrating Pride Month: Week 2, 13 Emotional and Inspiring Coming-Out Stories
In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing resources to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for equity, and specifically to learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and many communities included under the “LGBTQ+ umbrella.” It transcends our roles as lawyers and legal… Read More
Celebrating Pride Month: Week 1, Glossary of LGBTQ+ Terms
In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing resources to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for equity, and specifically to learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and many communities included under the “LGBTQ+ umbrella.” It transcends our roles as lawyers and legal… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – June 2022
June 2022 Month-long observance: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Black Music Month National Caribbean American Heritage Month Pride Month (LGBTQIAA+) Important D&I calendar dates: 8thRace Unity Day 12thLoving Day 19thJuneteenth 20thNational Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada) 20thWorld Refugee Day 21stLitha, Summer Solstice (Pagan) 24thPride Day (LGBTQIAA+) (varies by city and country)
Vernis & Bowling celebrates Jewish-American Heritage Month
Vernis & Bowling celebrates with our employees, business partners and friends in recognizing Jewish-American Heritage Month. Jewish-American Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Jewish-Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society. Click Here to Learn more