Multicultural Communications Month

Multicultural communications may seem difficult at first -- differences in languages, backgrounds, customs, etc., all seem a challenge. By learning more about our different cultures, it becomes easier to interact. This month has been dedicated to further this cause.

Month of the Young Child

First established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 1971, this is an opportunity to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs......More

First established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 1971, this is an opportunity to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. This month it is a time to think about and plan how we – as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation – can better meet those needs.

Multicultural Communications Month

Multicultural communications may seem difficult at first - differences in languages, backgrounds, customs and the like all seem a challenge. By learning more about our different cultures, it becomes easier to interact. We are challenged to learn how to communicate and c......More

Multicultural communications may seem difficult at first - differences in languages, backgrounds, customs and the like all seem a challenge. By learning more about our different cultures, it becomes easier to interact. We are challenged to learn how to communicate and collaborate through and across our differences and similarities. As we learn about different cultures, it becomes easier to interact. This month has been dedicated to further this cause.

Earth Day

This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. Today Earth Day continues......More

This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. Today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated. This day is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment and is also about renewing your commitment to saving our living planet. The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.

National Older Peoples Month

A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens in 1963 resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May as "Senior Citizens Month," encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter's proc......More

A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens in 1963 resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May as "Senior Citizens Month," encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter's proclamation changed the name to "Older American Month." Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such public recognition activities.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This designated month originated in a congressional bill as a designated week that was signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 . Twelve years later, Presi......More

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This designated month originated in a congressional bill as a designated week that was signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 . Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.

World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993. It is an opportunity to: celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence......More

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993. It is an opportunity to: celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence; and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Cinco de Mayo

This national holiday in Mexico of Cinco De Mayo, (the 5th Of May), commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.