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
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
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
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,
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
May has been officially proclaimed as “Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.” This month is set aside to celebrate the incredible cultures, traditions, and histories of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. One month can never do justice to the extraordinary contributions of these groups to
Women have played a significant role in our culture, but these contributions have been brushed over, or are entirely missing from the history books. Women’s History Month was established to celebrate women’s contributions to world cultures, history, and society. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter was responsible for the first proclamation,
February has been officially designated as Black History Month by every U.S. President since 1976. Every year, during the month of February, we celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize the vital roles they have played in our country’s history. Black history month is also known as African American
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, observed on the third Monday in January every year. The purpose of this holiday is to honor the accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s birthday was approved as a federal holiday in 1983. By the year 2000, all
In 1990, President George H.W. Bush established November as Native American Heritage Month. The rich traditions, cultures, and histories of the Native people deserve to be understood, celebrated, and honored throughout the country. During this month, we should all focus on creating a more positive experience for Native peoples by
