We are working toward a greater appreciation of diversity in our daily lives by celebrating Tribal communities, Juneteenth, the LGBTQ+ movement, and more. Valuing diversity and fostering inclusion is key to a peaceful, prosperous workplace.
Events calendar
Month
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| January | - On the third Monday of January each year, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only national holiday commemorating the actions of an African American. January is the official kickoff of our diversity topics each year, focusing on the importance of diversity in the workforce.
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| February | - Black History Month
- Lunar New Year
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April
| - Arab American Heritage Month
- National Deaf History Month
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May
| - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Older Americans Month
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June
| - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month
- Juneteenth
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| July | |
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August
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September
| - National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)
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October
| - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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| November | - National Native American Heritage Month
- Veterans Day
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| December | |
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Note: DCBS' DEI office strives to ensure the accuracy of this events calendar; however, sometimes changes occur without notification.
Contact our office for activities around these dates.
Contact us
DiversityAndInclusion.dcbs@dcbs.oregon.gov