Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is a recognized holiday in celebration of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The Battle of Puebla occurred during the Franco-Mexican War, which spanned from 1861-1867. While this is a minor holiday in Mexico, it is widely celebrated in the United States in commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage.
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Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.
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The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World…
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Established by the United Nations in 2002, following UNESCO’s adoption in 2001, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is an occasion to promote culture and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change. It represents an opportunity to celebrate culture’s manifold forms, whether the tangible and intangible, creative industries…
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The Bahá’í Era began with the Declaration of the Bab, when the Bab announced that he was a messenger of God and foretold the coming of another messenger of God in the near future. The event took place in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran). The Declaration of the Báb is one of nine holy days of the year when work is suspended for those observing the faith. The date varies year to year. The Bahá’í day ends…
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The anniversary of the death of the founder of the Bahá'í faith, Bahá'u'lláh. This solemn anniversary is a day of rest, and is often observed by reading or chanting from the scriptures.
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Mental Health Awareness Month takes place every year during the month of May. This time is dedicated to spreading education, resources, and awareness about mental illnesses and the millions of Americans who struggle every day. This month is also an effort to de-stigmatize and open the conversation surrounding mental health. According to the Mental Health Foundation :, 1 in 5, adults live with a mental illness Almost, 1 in 25, adults live with a serious mental illness, 50%, of chronic mental illnesses start before 14, 75%, of chronic mental illnesses start by 24 Just over, 10 million, people over the age of 18 have more than 1 addiction or mental health disorder Suicide is the, 10th leading, cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than, 41,000 American lives, each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. Mental Health Awareness Month was first recognized in 1949 by Mental Health America (then known as the National Committee for Mental Hygiene and later National Mental Health Association). Mental Health America was founded by Clifford Whittingham Beers in 1909, Beers was one of five children in a family who all battled mental…
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About Global Accessibility Action Day, The purpose of Global Accessibility Action Day (GAAD) is to encourage people to take action and share those actions with others. As Meryl Evans says, "Progress over perfection." Every step towards a more accessible digital experience matters. While the original organizers of the global event have kept the title as Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we believe in 2025 that the awareness is…, What is digital accessibility?, Digital accessibility provides disabled people with the same access to web-based services, content, and other digital products as everyone else. We all play a role in ensuring University content is accessible to employees and students with disabilities.
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Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to push for equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic) individuals. The + is used as a wide signifier of inclusion and acceptance of the diverse community, including members who do not feel represented in the LGBTQIA acronym., What is Pride Month?, The majority of Pride events are held in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City on June 28, 1969, which most historians consider to be the birth of the modern LGBTQIA+ movement. June is unofficially recognized as Pride Month by the LGBTQIA+ community, and many Pride events still occur on the last Sunday in June to commemorate the anniversary of Stonewall.…, What does the rainbow flag represent?, The rainbow flag is iconic. It was created by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and is used as a symbol of LGBTQIA+ pride. In the widely known six-color flag, red is symbolic of life, orange is symbolic of spirit, yellow is sunshine, green is nature, blue represents harmony and purple is spirit. But, it is not the only flag. There are many flags , such as the Transgender Flag, that are used to…, Understanding terms, Words are important. Understanding a community’s terminology makes everyday conversations easier, more comfortable, and, most importantly, more inclusive. GLAAD , a non-profit organization rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance, has compiled Glossary of Terms that includes general definitions and terms to avoid., How can I get involved?, Boston Pride lists local resources and is hosting events throughout the month. Find local places seeking in-person, socially distanced, as well as full remote volunteer opportunities.
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Go purple this June! Why? Because June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month and purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement. June is an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain, and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. Alzheimer’s is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even…
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