The mission of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee is to promote inclusivity and diversity, creating an environment where employees and customers feel valued and empowered to celebrate uniqueness as individuals.
D – Diversity. The presence and representation of difference related to identity in an organization or group, including but not limited to: gender, race, or ethnicity, socioeconomic class, age or generation, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ablebodiedness or accessibility, caregiver and/or family status, veteran status, national origin and/or citizenship status, neurodiversity, languages spoken, education level, marital status, cultural affiliations, learning style, and any combination thereof.
E – Equity. Ensures fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups.
I – Inclusion. The act of creating environments and cultures of belonging in which any individual or group with different identities can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.
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November – Native American Heritage Month
Celebrated each November, Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities.
May – Memorial Day
Celebrated on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the Unites States for honoring US military members that have perished while serving in the armed forces.
April – Day of Silence
Day of Silence occurs every April where people in schools across the country engage in collective action, calling attention to the silencing of LGBTQ+ students in schools and the erasure of their experiences.
February – Black History Month
In 1969, educators and students at Kent State first proposed Black History Month to highlight the accomplishments of African Americans.
December – The Holidays
December brings families together to celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa
October is Global Diversity Awareness Month
This October, celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month and pay tribute to the diverse minds and beliefs held by all cultures around the world.
August: National Civility Month
People being civil to other people is what makes the world a whole lot better and is the key focus of National Civility Month, which is held in August each year.
International Day of Friendship – July 30, 2022
International Day of Friendship was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (U.N.). On July 30, we step back and get thankful for these relationships worldwide, as they promote and encourage peace, happiness, and unity.
French American Heritage Month
In the United States, July is designated as National French-American Heritage Month and was established to honor the significant contributions made to the country by people of French descent.
June: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
LGBTQ+ and allies have celebrated Gay Pride Week each year, and in 1999, President Bill Clinton became the first US President to officially recognize Pride Month.
National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The U.S. celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month each May.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949.
National Hispanic American Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month.