Diversity Spotlight

May 2012: Older Americans Month
Never Too Old to Play is the theme for this year's Older Americans Month, previously known as “Senior Citizens Month,” established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. READ MORE...

April 2012: Fair Housing Month
April is Fair Housing Month, and each year we commemorate the 1968 passage of the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing. READ MORE...

March 2012: Women's History Month
The 2012 theme of Women’s History Month is “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment.”  Early proponents of education for women were trampled by arguments from physicians and other “experts” who believed females were incapable of intellectual development equal to men, or that they would be harmed by attempting to gain knowledge that they were not able to retain. READ MORE...

February 2012: Black History Month
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week, with the first celebration occurring on February 12, 1926. READ MORE...

January 2012: A Dream Continues Today
In January, our nation recognizes the birthday of one of the most visible advocates of nonviolent and direct action for social change, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK). READ MORE...

December 2011: Religious Freedom
December marks the celebration of several major religious holidays including Christmas and Hanukkah, along with several religious holidays that are not as mainstream, such as Bodhi Day (Buddhism) and Ashura (Islam). READ MORE...

November 2011: Native American Heritage Month
During Native American Heritage Month (November), we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans, the first Americans. READ MORE...

October 2011: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, we recognize the significant contributions that persons with disabilities make in the workplace as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. READ MORE...