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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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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

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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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Mental Health Awareness Month

admin May 2, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s purpose is to raise awareness of and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Millions of Americans are living with some form […]...

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

admin May 2, 2025

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During this month we recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture and […]...

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STOP the SAVE Act and RESIST!

admin May 1, 2025

The SAVE Act is Voter Suppression. The SAVE Act, which has passed the House and has been received in the Senate, would disenfranchise millions of voters. It is voter suppression. […]...

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Financial Literacy Month

admin April 2, 2025

April is Financial Literacy Month – a time dedicated to promoting financial education and empowerment. As inflation, global events, and economic pressures continue to challenge households, improving financial literacy has […]...

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

admin April 2, 2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent […]...

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