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Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day falling on Friday, March 8th. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and reflect on the importance of gender equality. This year’s theme is, “Inspire Inclusion,” to encourage everyone to inspire others to value women, understand women, work toward empowering women,…
Read MoreBlack History Month
Every February, Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is celebrated in the United States to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to U.S. history. The theme for 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts” with a focus on Black contributions to the arts. This observance saw its beginnings in 1926 when…
Read MoreInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11th marks this observance focused on encouraging women and girls to join the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. In addition to spotlighting the effort to get women and girls interested in STEM, it also promotes creating equal access to educational resources and opportunities in these fields. Established in 2015 by the United…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Day
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Born on January 15, 1929, and raised in segregated Georgia, Martin Luther King, Jr. went on to become a household name for his courageous leadership during the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century. By the time he was 35 years old, King was the youngest person…
Read MoreFive Tech New Year’s Resolutions for Your Company
As we kick off 2024, you’re probably considering various ways for your organization to start the year on a positive note. The year is a blank canvas offering many opportunities as the future stretches ahead, but where should you start? Setting goals for your technology projects is a great one to begin with, so here…
Read MoreDiversity is Key to Success in IT
Diversity has become a buzzword in recent years, particularly as the IT and tech sector struggles to combat issues with discrimination. As various tech-related educational programs and organizations recognized that they were often lacking in this area, further research into how diversity affects teams has shown that it can have a lasting impact on how…
Read MoreUniversal Human Rights Month
December 10th is the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a groundbreaking document set forth by the U.N. General Assembly to enshrine the inalienable rights of every human being. Because of this landmark declaration, the entire month of December is Universal Human Rights Month. This year’s theme is “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice…
Read MoreMovember for Men’s Health
It’s November, which means it’s also Movember! We’re putting a spotlight on men’s health in honor of Movember by focusing on men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. The idea behind Movember is to grow a moustache or “mo” (slang from our Aussie friends) as a way of changing the face of…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th each year to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize global efforts in support of mental health. As mental illness has become a more prominent issue, the need for eliminating the stigma and advancing awareness and treatment has never been greater. World Mental Health Day…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, we’re not only helping to raise awareness about breast cancer – we’re joining the fight by fundraising for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) along with a company match. This organization is dedicated to ending breast cancer by helping to advance cutting-edge research in the field. Breast cancer is a devastating disease that…
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