What are the cultural months?
What are the cultural months?
Heritage Months
- September 15 – October 15.
- October. LGBTQIA+ History Month.
- November. Native American Heritage Month.
- February.
- March. Women’s Heritage Month.
- May. Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month.
What months are dedicated to races?
Heritage Months
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October)
- Native American/American Indian Heritage Month (November)
- African American/Black History Month (February)
- Women’s History Month (March)
- Asian Pacific Heritage Month (May)
Is there a diversity month?
April is Diversity Month, a time to recognize and celebrate other cultures and populations. By celebrating the unique cultures, backgrounds and traditions of others, we can gain a greater appreciation for the diversity that surrounds us.
What is Greek Heritage Month?
March is Greek American Heritage Month! Greek American scholars and students study the complexities of Greek immigrant assimilation within American ethnic identity. Currently, over 2.5 million Americans are of Greek descent.
Why was Cultural Heritage month?
In the United States, Heritage Months are periods within the year that are designated to celebrate and acknowledge various ethnic and marginalized groups. These are times not only to celebrate, but also to educate others on various groups’ histories and contributions to American History.
Is December a Heritage month?
Although December has not been designated a special heritage month, it does contain celebratory days that are recognized internationally. On December 10 in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What race month is April?
Heritage Month Guide
| Month | Heritage Celebrated |
|---|---|
| February | African American History Month |
| March | National National Women’s History Month, Irish-American Heritage Month |
| April | March 13 to April 15 is National Deaf History Month |
| May | Asian Pacific American Heritage, Older Americans Month and Jewish American Heritage Month |
Is Black History Month still called?
Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Who started Diversity month?
“Celebrate Diversity Month” was proposed in 2004, when two diversity companies, ProGroup, Inc. and Diversity Best Practices, created a proclamation for the observance.
What diversity month is April?
April
| Day(s) | Group, Culture or Cause Recognized |
|---|---|
| All Month | Autism Awareness Month |
| All Month | Arab-American Heritage Month |
| All Month | Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month |
| All Month | Celebrate Diversity Month |
Is there a German Heritage month?
Whack on some Bavarian tunes and take a bite into a bratwurst because October is German-American Heritage Month.
What heritage month is December?
Heritage Month Guide
| Month | Heritage Celebrated |
|---|---|
| September | National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) |
| October | National Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Italian American Heritage Month |
| November | National American Indian Heritage Month |
| December | None to date; are two international commemorations |