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Minority Health Month – Diversity Month (Links to an external site)
April celebrates both Diversity Month and National Minority Health Month, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us while also addressing the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in racial and ethnic minority groups.
Autism Acceptance – World Autism Awareness Day (Links to an external site)
Autism Acceptance Month takes place in April each year and is a time dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding, and celebrating the diversity of people on the autism spectrum.
Ash Wednesday – First Day of Lent (Links to an external site)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This day is marked by Mass, where ashes are placed on the foreheads of Christians in the shape of crosses by the priest.
Happy Lunar New Year 2024 (Links to an external site)
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is indeed a significant and widely celebrated festival in Chinese culture. It is a time for family reunions, cultural festivities, and welcoming a new year with hope and optimism. In 2024, Chinese New Year begins on February 10th and lasts for 15 […]
Black History Month Reflections (Links to an external site)
During Black History month, we hope you have time to reflect on the many historical sacrifices and important contributions of Black Americans to our American way of life.