Released on October 28, 2024
For more than a century, efforts have been underway to acknowledge the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. As early as 1916, for example, New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” and several states followed that example, but it wasn’t until Read more …
Released on October 17, 2024
The October calendar highlights some important dates for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Today, October 16, is International Pronouns Day, celebrated on the third Wednesday of October as a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respecting individuals’ chosen pronouns and fostering an inclusive environment for all. And this past Friday was National Coming Read more …
Released on October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to honor and recognize the First Peoples of America. President Biden became the first U.S. President to formally commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, but it is not yet a federal holiday. However, the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act has been introduced in Congress to designate the second Monday Read more …
Released on October 11, 2024
On this International Day of the Girl, let’s work to eliminate the obstacles, barriers, and systemic forms of discrimination that keep girls from reaching their full potential, and realizing their vision of the future they want.
Released on October 10, 2024
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions—including friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves.