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Black History Month 2026

admin February 1, 2026

Happy Black History Month! This February, we are centering the Black women who have been the backbone of the feminist movement since the beginning. Feminism without intersectionality is incomplete. Today, […]...

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

admin October 6, 2025

National Bullying Prevention Month is an annual campaign held each October to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. During National Bullying Prevention Month, various activities and […]...

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October is LGBTQ+ History Month

admin October 1, 2025

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual, month-long observance in October dedicated to celebrating and educating people about the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and the […]...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

admin October 1, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign focused on increasing knowledge about breast cancer, its prevention, early detection, and treatment options. The month promotes awareness, encourages […]...

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

admin October 1, 2025

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Mid-September to Mid-October is Hispanic Heritage Month

admin September 15, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic Americans whose heritage is rooted in Spain and 19 countries and territories: Mexico, […]...

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August is National Black Business Month

admin August 11, 2025

August is recognized as National Black Business Month in the United States. It’s a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This month-long event, established in 2004, […]...

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Elections National NOW News

ACT NOW Ticket Wins National NOW Election

admin August 11, 2025

Dear NOW Member, This morning, we received official word from Bear Atwood, Vice President of National NOW: the votes have been tallied, and the Act NOW slate has won the […]...

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July is Disability Pride Month

admin July 1, 2025

Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The purpose of Disability Pride Month is:...

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June is Pride Month

admin June 1, 2025

June is the month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and commemorating the Stonewall Riots, which are considered a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The month is marked by various […]...

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