Diversity Observances

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Transgender Day of Visibility.

National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

A United Nations day that promotes a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Romani Day.

National ASL Day is a day of observance celebrating American Sign Language.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of English Language Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Spanish Language Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Haitian Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of South Asian Heritage Month

Asian Pacific Americans account for nearly 5% of the American population and the group is projected to be the fastest-growing major population category over the next half-century.

A day to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of humanity.

Let's help break barriers for individuals with disabilities for National Barrier Awareness Day!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 22 as the International Biodiversity Day to raise the awareness of citizens and increase understanding of the importance of its conservation and sustainable use.

This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Indigenous History Month.

Until fairly recently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals did not have a specific month during which to celebrate and commemorate Pride Days in the United States.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Russian Language Day 

Loving Day is an unofficial national holiday that, much like its name, revolves around affection and strong relationships, but its history is more deeply rooted in not-so-distant racism and segregation in the United States.

The arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948 heralded a new age of multiculturism in the UK.

National CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Caribbean Community Day.

World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to focus the attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

Indigenous people speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Māori Language Week.

A day where people are encouraged to celebrate kinky, coiled or curly afro textured hair and to learn more about it.

The monthlong period is a time to learn about the people who have influenced America in such a great way and learn about the culture that has significantly influenced American culture.

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Sign Languages

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day

September 30th is the Feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.

An annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

Find out the dates, history and background to Polish American Heritage Month

October is Black History Month in UK

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indigenous People's Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coming Out Day