It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a reality millions of people face. This month the DEI Committee and Tri-State join in raising awareness about mental health as it is something that affects us both in our personal and professional lives. To learn more about mental health awareness, please view / share this brief video.

It’s Older Americans Month, the theme is Age My Way – an opportunity to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved in their communities. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy 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.  (https://acl.gov/oam/2022/older-americans-month-2022)

Month-long:  ALS Awareness Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Indian Heritage Month, Jewish-American Heritage Month, Mental Health Month, National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, South Asian American Heritage Month

Single Days:

·       May 3 – Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)

·       May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

·       May 8 – National Liberation Day (Czech)

·       May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

·       May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

·       May 24 – Declaration of the Bab (Baha’i)

·       May 29 – Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)

·       May 30 – Memorial Day