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Law Day 2024: Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration
Taking place on May 1st each year, Law Day is a national day established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to…
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Child Abuse Prevention Month
A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States, with hundreds of deaths related to child abuse reported each year. Child abuse occurs…
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Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2024
More than 50 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not exist, which meant there was no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act, and…
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World Water Day March 22, 2024
771 million (1 in 10) people do not have access to safe water. Furthermore, about 4 billion people, representing nearly two-thirds of the world population, experience…
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March Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women’s Achievements and Continuing to Fight for Women’s Rights
On March 8, #InternationalWomensDay, and throughout the month of March, Americans will celebrate the many achievements of women throughout history in art, athletics, business, government,…
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Celebrating the Agents of Change this Black History Month
During Black History Month, which takes place each year during the month of February, there is much to celebrate about the past achievements and impact…
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February is Marfan Awareness Month!
Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate that nearly half the people who have Marfan…
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January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month
Hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, disabilities, restricted access to participation in the democratic process. These are…
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Universal Human Rights Month
Universal Human Rights Month recognizes the importance of basic rights and fundamental freedoms through education and advocacy, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising activities. In recognition…
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World AIDS Day
Since 1988, December 1st has been recognized annually as World AIDS Day to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with…
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World Kindness Day
There’s a day on the horizon that warms the heart and inspires us all to be a little bit better—World Kindness Day, celebrated every year…
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International Stress Awareness Day
As the days grow shorter and autumn settles in, there’s a day on the calendar that invites us to pause and reflect on a universal…
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