The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Pride Month, or just Pride Month for short, is a holiday that is celebrated each year in the month of June. This special time was intentionally set in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1968 in Manhattan, New York in the US. Multiple holidays arose out of the LGBTQ+ movement, and Pride Month has become one of the biggest celebrations all over the United States, with its main center of action in New York City. The celebration also occurs in other parts of the world who join in solidarity with the cause of freedom and rights for all.
2024 FOR ALL Conference – June 5
For the past 22 years, this full-day virtual conference attracts some of the nation’s foremost experts in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. Along with keynote speakers, teammates are offered various break-out sessions to gain more access to thought leaders. Learn more and register
DEI Events in the Midwest
To view the Midwest DEI calendar, visit the Midwest DEI SharePoint page.
EQualityOne The EQualityOne System Resource Group at Atrium Health is an SRG that uplifts, supports and engages LGBTQ teammates and allies.
Our Mission:
Our Objectives:
For more information and to become part of this System Resource Group join their Yammer group or send an email.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Group The LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity group is open to all teammates who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and other gender-expansive communities, as well as those interested in supporting and collaborating with the LGBTQ+ community both internal and external to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
National Men’s Health MonthJune is National Men’s Health Month. Less than 80% of adult men visited their primary care physician (PCP) for an annual wellness exam last year. A relationship with a PCP and an annual check-up is important to help reduce the risk of illness now and in the future. Learn more on the Teammate Calendar.
June 2 – Indian Citizenship Act of 1924: This act granted Native Americans born in the U.S. citizenship. However, they were not given the right to vote until 1957
June 8 – Feast of Corpus Christi: A Roman Catholic feast day marking the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
June 11 – Race Unity Day: A holiday in the Baha’i faith that promotes racial harmony and understanding.
June 12 – Loving Day: This day is the anniversary of the court decision that legalizes interracial marriage
June 12 – Puerto Rican Day Parade: This parade is a demonstration of cultural pride that seeks to raise awareness of issues in the Puerto Rican community
June 19 – Juneteenth: This day commemorates when the last African Americans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation (over two years after it was originally issued)
June 24 – Litha: A Pagan and Wiccan festival that starts on the summer solstice and celebrates midsummer.
June 26 to July 1 – The Hajj: This day begins the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims must take once in their lives
June 27 – Helen Keller’s Birthday: This day celebrates the birth of Helen Kellen, an individual who was both blind and deaf. She was a leading humanitarian in the 20th century as well as one of the co-founders of the ACLU
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