Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th – October 15th. The theme for 2022 is “Unidos. Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The theme invites us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and to reflect on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all… Read More
If You Know All These Labor Department Facts, We’ll Be Really Impressed
In celebration of Labor Day, check out these little known facts about Labor Day from the U.S. Department of Labor’s blog: View Labor Department Facts
Important D&I Calendar Dates – September 2022
September 2022 Month-long observance: Hispanic Heritage Month National Guide Dog Month Suicide Prevention Month Important D&I calendar dates: 6thLabor Day 11thPatriot Day (U.S.A.) 15thInternational Day of Democracy 16thMexican Independence Day 21stInternational Day of Peace 23rdNational Native American Day 25thRosh Hashanah begins (Jewish) 26thEuropean Day of Languages 26thNavrati begins (Hindu) 27thWorld Tourism Day
Women’s Equality Day
Equality Day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In the early 19th century, American women, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available… Read More
International Day of World’s Indigenous People
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on August 9. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. We honor and respect the heritage and the many cultural and economic contributions of our American Indian tribes and people. What does it… Read More