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Diversity & Equity Newsletter

June 2023

Diversity & EquityNewsletterJune 2023

What is National Caribbean American Heritage Month?

National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM) was first Federally recognized on June 5, 2006, when President George Bush signed a proclamation making it official. NCAHM is recognized in order to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean Americans to American society and culture. The theme for 2023 is: "Honoring Our Journey, Shaping Our Future."

Ways to Recognize National Caribbean American Heritage Month

  • Attend a Caribbean festival, concert, or other event
  • Check out a Caribbean cookbook from your local library and cook a meal with your family
  • Expand your knowledge of Caribbean history, culture, and society through books, documentaries, podcasts, etc
  • Listen to Caribbean music
  • Visit a museum or exhibit dedicated to Caribean art or history
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What does LGBTQIA+ mean?

L - Lesbian

G - Gay

B - Bisexual/Bigender

T - Transgender

Q - Queer/Questioning

I - Intersex

A - Asexual/Aromantic/Agender

+ - and the many other terms LGBT+ people use to describe their experiences & identities!


Check out the Diversity Terminology & Language Glossary, linked below, for more information regarding these identities.

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Why is LGBT Pride Month in June?

Pride Month is recognized in June to honor the date of the Stonewall Uprisings, sometimes called the Stonewall Riots. The Stonewall Inn, a gay club with a dance floor and jukebox, was one of the few places where gay couples could slow dance together. This made Stonewall a frequent stop for police raids. On the night of June 28, 1969, the patrons of the Stonewall Inn had enough. During the raid that evening, the police took 45 minutes to get the police wagons needed to transport the arrested patrons. During this time, a lesbian named Stormé DeLarverie was walked to the police cars in handcuffs and escaped multiple times, shouting "Why don't you guys do something?!" After this, bystanders started to fight back against the police. Throughout the rest of the week, many more riots and demonstrations spurred the Gay Liberation Movement into existence.

Several other important June dates in LGBT+ History are:


  • June 25, 1978: Gilbert Baker flies the Rainbow Flag for the first time at the Gay Freedom Parade in San Fransico
  • June 26, 2015: Same-sex couples win the right to get married and have their marriages recognized in every U.S. state in the Obergefell v. Hodges supreme court case.

Ways to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

  • Attend a Pride event in your area
  • Check out books about LGBT+ identities or history from your local library
  • Check your local library for events about LGBT+ identities or history
  • Request an LGBT+-themed book you would love to read from your local library
  • Donate or volunteer with an organization that supports LGBT+ people
  • Expand your knowledge of LGBT+ topics with blogs, websites, documentaries, books, etc
Event Information

Disability Pride Philly

Join Philadelphia's Disabled Community at Disability Pride Philly! This week-long celebration includes parties, entertainment, information sessions & workshops, and a parade that all put a spotlight on the accomplishments and needs of disabled people in our community, from the voices of the disabled community.


The week will end with a parade on June 10, starting at 11am at City Hall's North Apron, and ending at a festival from 11 am - 4 pm on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.


Check out Disability Pride PA's website for the full Philadelphia event calendar and information:

https://www.disabilitypridepa.org/dpphiladelphia

When?

Monday, Jun 5, 2023, 03:00 PM

Where?

Varies

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Diversity Terminology & Language Glossary
Check out the Diversity Terminology & Language Glossary for current terms and language used to talk about diversity topics. This document will be frequently updated to keep on top of the ever-changing conversations about language usage.
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