通信 from UNC's Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity and 包容

2023年地球日的主题, “投资我们的星球," highlights the importance of dedicating our time, 资源, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. Investing in our planet is necessary to protect it and the best way to pave a path towards a prosperous future. The theme also highlights the need for inclusive and equitable solutions to environmental challenges, ensuring that everyone has an equal voice in protecting our planet.

Spring and the vernal equinox usher in many religious holidays, 仪式, 以及全世界人民的庆祝活动. 对那些有犹太教和基督教信仰的人来说, this is a time of significant meaning and faith with the celebrations of Passover and Easter. 对于其他文化, 春分代表着一个新的开始, 增长, 摆脱过去一年的消极情绪.

凯萨查维斯, a labor rights activist and civil rights leader, dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of farm workers in the United States. His work has left a lasting impact on American society, and his legacy continues to inspire and empower people today. Chávez's legacy has been felt far beyond the fields of California. His work helped to establish a broader movement for social justice, and his message of nonviolent resistance has inspired countless activists around the world. Chávez也为环境正义而战, recognizing the connection between the health of the land and the health of the people who work on it.

Introduced in 1997 by The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), National 聋人历史月 recognizes the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. In 2022, NAD’s Deaf Culture and History Section (DCHS) and organizations representing marginalized communities, recommended the change in dates of observance to April 1-30 to be inclusive of experiences of BIPOC Deaf People and celebrate all Deaf persons in the US.

One of the primary goals of National 发展性残疾宣传月 is to reduce stigma and misconceptions surrounding developmental disabilities. Individuals with disabilities often face discrimination and social exclusion due to negative stereotypes and assumptions. National 发展性残疾宣传月 seeks to challenge these stereotypes and promote a more inclusive and accepting society for individuals with disabilities. It also provides an opportunity to highlight the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities in various fields, 从艺术和体育到商业和政治.

我们放完春假回来不久, the Holy month of Ramadan will begin in the United States. 预计将于周三晚上开始, 3月22日，周四晚上结束, 美国时间4月20日, the dates for the month of Ramadan are determined based on the first sighting of the new moon over Mecca, Saudi Arabia according to the Hijrī (Islamic) calendar.

UNC celebrates DREAMer Awareness Month during March. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established by President Barack Obama in 2012 to provide temporary protection from deportation to individuals who were brought to the United States as children without proper documentation. 从那时起, DACA has been a highly debated and contested program, with a range of legal challenges and policy changes affecting its status.

庆祝讲述我们故事的女性, 2023年妇女历史月的主题, recognizes all women active in storytelling and media through any number of formats such as stage, 屏幕, 打印, 电视, 播客, 和更多的.

四旬斋前的最后一, 狂欢节, 忏悔星期二, and Ash Wednesday are all important cultural and religious events that are celebrated around the world. These festivals have a rich history and cultural significance and are celebrated in different ways by different communities.

Annually recognized during the month of February since 1976, Black Heritage Month is a time to amplify and bring to the forefront issues experienced in the Black community and educate the community about the contributions to history and society Black people and the Black community have contributed to America.

The 大屠杀纪念日 serves as a reminder of the dangers of extremism and racism and the importance of speaking out against hate and intolerance. 今天, Holocaust education and remembrance efforts help ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are passed on to future generations. It is important to remember the Holocaust and to learn from the past so that we can work to create a more just and compassionate world.