Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Calendar & Initiatives
As part of Ferguson Township's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the township will provide a monthly calendar of international and national holidays embracing and honoring DEI. Listed below are holidays and events occurring throughout 2023.
Nearby Penn State University also keeps an ongoing calendar of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion events held at the campus and in the community.
If you would like to submit an item for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion portion of an upcoming Board of Supervisor's meeting, please submit your request on the Township's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Proposal Form.
| 2024 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Events | |
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| January 2024 | Month-long Observances: None
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February 2024 | Month-long Observances:
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| March 2024 | Month-long Observances: Women's History Month, Greek-American Heritage Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, Agriculture Month
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| April 2024 | Month-long Observances: Arab-American Heritage Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, World Autism Month
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| May 2024 | Month-long Observances:
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| June 2024 | Month-long Observances: National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Pride Month, Immigrant Heritage Month
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| July 2024 | Month-long Observances: French-American Heritage Month, Parks & Recreation Month, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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| August 2024 | Month-long Observances: Black August |
| September 2024 | Month-long Observances: Suicide Prevention Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
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| October 2024 | Month-long Observances:
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| November 2024 | Month-long Observances: National Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native Heritage Month
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| December 2024 | Month-long Observances: None
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*denotes a Federal Holiday