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Celebrating Pride Month

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride, which originated as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riot, is a time of self-affirmation and increased visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Beyond being a celebration, Pride is also an important time for the uplifting of advocacy work being done

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Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month is observed every May to honor the rich traditions of the Jewish community. Since Judaism is an ethnoreligion this is a time to celebrate more than just the religious practices of Jewish Americans, but the culture too, through the exploration of art, music, food, and more.

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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed every May to honor the rich culture and traditions of the AAPI community. It’s also a time to celebrate AAPI culture through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of the community should be

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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month is observed in April to honor the achievements of Arab Americans. It’s also a time to celebrate the rich culture of Arab Americans through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of Arab Americans should be acknowledged and celebrated

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Black History Month 2023

Black History Month is observed across the United States each February. It is a time to honor the accomplishments of the Black Community, reflect on historic struggles, and celebrate Black culture. Although these things should be discussed and celebrated all year round, Black History Month serves as a dedicated time

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month* is observed every November to honor the rich culture and traditions of  Native Americans. It’s also a time to celebrate Native culture through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of Native Americans should be acknowledged and celebrated all

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President’s Perspective: Pride 2022

Imagine you’re 15 years old – an age where the most important thing in your life is to fit in. But you know you’re different. Maybe you have no romantic interest in the opposite sex, or perhaps you don’t experience romantic attraction at all. Maybe you know that the gender

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Happy Pride

Why Pride?June is Pride Month!  Pride month is a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riot.  Many historians identify the Stonewall riot as the start of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement; though there were certainly events that took place pre-Stonewall that also served as a foundation for the movement toward LGBTQ+ acceptance. We Participate in

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Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place annually on March 31st as a day to celebrate the lives and impact of transgender individuals and bring awareness to the continued discrimination the community faces. IDEA would like you to join us in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is meant to

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