September 18 is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day, a day to combat stigma faced by older Americans with HIV and address aging-related challenges of HIV testing, prevention, and care. Older people in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage HIV. Early diagnosis and care are key strategies for ending HIV. Visit the HIV website to learn more about HIV testing,…
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Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all…
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a fall holiday and one of Judaism’s holiest days. The festival is a time to celebrate the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life. It begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of…
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Navratri, a nine-day fast festival is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus. Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words; ‘nava’ means nine, and ‘ratri’ means night. Navratri holds different significance and is celebrated in different ways across India. It’s celebrated in March/April as Chaitra Navratri and in September/October (near autumn equinox) as Sharad Navratri as it follows the lunar…
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About Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Heritage Month, Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. It started as National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 when Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation and was later extended to a month. The celebration begins in the middle rather than the…, Historic Influencers, There have been many Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx figures who have shaped American history. Here are just a few of those influencers (feel free to share additional Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx influencer stories on our Slack #Inclusion channel ): Albert Vinicio Báez – Báez was a Mexican American physicist who co-developed the theory of using grazing-incidence mirrors to focus X-rays with Stanford…, Explore the Library of Congress's Latinx Resource Guide , The “ Latinx Resource Guide ” from the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress focuses on 20th and 21st century court cases, legislation, and events that had important impacts on civil rights in Chicana/o/x, Hispanic, Latina/o/x, Mexican-American, and Puerto Rican communities in the United States. Each page provides an overview and timeline of a civil rights topic and some breadth of…, What is the difference between Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx?, These definitions are from the University of California’s “ What’s the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Latinx? article. “Hispanic” refers to any of the peoples in the Americas and Spain who speak Spanish or are descended from Spanish-speaking communities. It was coined in the 1970s by the U.S. Census Bureau to offer a pan-ethnic name for peoples such as Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans,…, So which one is preferred across the community?, As the above article explains, there is no one preference across the community. Each individual's preference is based on how that person identifies. The best thing to do is ask someone their preference rather than assume the person's preference.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month occurs in October as an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. More than 200,000 cases of breast cancer in women in the US are recorded each year. About 1 in 8 US women (~13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. It is important to get screened routinely and take preventative measures to reduce your…
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. It was founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. It's an event to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Initially held the first week in October, the event was expanded in 2010 to the…
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Disability History Month is an annual, month-long observance of the history of the disability rights movement, and commemoration of the achievements of disabled people, that is recognized officially in four states: Idaho, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Washington. People with disabilities have played a huge role in our history, including Founding Father Stephen Hopkins, who had cerebral palsy, and…
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October was first designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized ever since. More than 400,000 people are living with Down syndrome in the United States. There is no known way to prevent Down syndrome during pregnancy and it occurs in both sexes and across socioeconomic classes. The purpose of Down Syndrome Awareness Month is to advocate for acceptance and…
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LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. In the United States, Canada, and Australia, it is celebrated in October to coincide with National Coming Out Day on October 11 and to commemorate…
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