Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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2024 DEI Calendar & Important Dates. CLICK HERE to view the calendar for the entire year.
IMPORTANT DATES IN JULY & AUGUST
JULY
Month-long observances:
- French-American Heritage Month
Important July DEI calendar dates
- July 1 – Canada Day (Canada)
- July 4 – Independence Day (USA)
- July 7 – Muharram Islamic New Year
- July 9 – Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i)
- July 11 – World Populace Day
- July 14 – Bastille Day
- July 18 – International Nelson Mandela Day
- July 24 – Pioneer Day (Mormon)
- July 26 – National Disability Independence Day (commemorates the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act)
- July 30 – International Day of Friendship
AUGUST
Month-long observances:
- National Civility Month
Important DEI calendar dates:
- August 7 – Purple Heart Day
- August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
- August 13 – Left-Handers Day
- August 17 – Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaican)
- August 19 – World Humanitarian Day
- August 21 – Senior Citizens Day
- August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
- August 26 – Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
Articles/Websites
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
https://apnews.com/article/sto p-woke-florida-race-unconstitu tional-fcf6c1678bb90709f5941f8 9d0c193af?utm_source=copy&utm_ medium=share
Why DEI Must Be an Authentic Corporate Initiative<https://www.inc.com /louise-allen/why-dei-must-be- an-authentic-corporate-initiat ive.html>
https://www.inc.com/louise-all en/why-dei-must-be-an-authenti c-corporate-initiative.html
What is DEI and why is it dividing America?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news /other/what-is-dei-and-why-is- it-dividing-america/ar-BB1jBzX v
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