National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13th through April 15th to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. The time frame is spread across March and April in recognition of three turning points in deaf education history dating back to the early 1800s. On April 15th, 1817, America’s first […]
An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and others. Arab-American Heritage month celebrates the rich and diverse […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. For more resources, please visit https://www.rainn.org/resources
Throughout its history, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. Its purpose is to promote, […]
April 7th each year celebrates World Health Day. April 7th marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. Each year the Day is used to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. For more info, visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day
The National Day of Silence is celebrated in April. This is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. For more info, visit https://www.glsen.org/day-of-silence
First held on April 22nd, 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to show support for environmental protection efforts. Earth Day is observed internationally in more than 192 countries.  Explore conservation tips at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/earth-day and https://www.earthday.org/