 | | Diversity in the News | June 12, 2012 | LEAD STORY
5 Things We’re Talking About This Week
The key competency keeping people out of the C-Suite, why single dads are struggling in Japan, and the latest challenge for those with ethnic names. These are just a few of the topics we're talking about this week at Diversity Best Practices. Read on to find out what other diversity-related stories captured our attention and why.
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WOW! Fact
The total buying power of adult LGBT individuals is projected to be $790 billion in 2012. (Witeck Communications)
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Diversity Holidays
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, established to recognize the impact that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on the world. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual groups celebrate this special time with pride parades, picnics, parties, memorials for those lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS, and other group gatherings. The last Sunday in June is Gay Pride Day.
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. This day is observed to celebrate the history and symbolism of the American flag.
June 15 is Native American Citizenship Day. This observance commemorates the day in 1924 when the United States Congress passed legislation recognizing the citizenship of Native Americans.
On June 16, Sikhs observe the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev. Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Sikh guru and the first Sikh martyr.
June 16 is also Lailat al Mairaj. On this day, Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven.
June 19 is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It is observed as a public holiday in 14 U.S. states. This celebration honors the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas and Louisiana finally heard they were free, two months after the end of the Civil War. June 19, therefore, became the day of emancipation for thousands of African Americans.
For information about additional diversity holidays, visit DiversityBestPractices.com.
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