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
Who We Are: Juneteenth – June 18
In honor of Juneteenth, join us as our panel of teammates reflect on the resilience and strength in community woven into Black history and culture throughout the fight for independence, as we celebrate this day of freedom and empowerment across the African diaspora. ICYMI: Watch the panel discussion. Also, check out these powerful and rhythmic words from our teammates.
Who We Are: Pride – June 27
In honor of Pride Month, join us as our panel of teammates discuss the power of pride and honoring their authentic identities, as we celebrate the strides made by the LGBTQ+ community throughout history and reflect on the continued fight for equality. Join us Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to noon CST/Noon to 1 p.m. EST.
2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration – June 28
Atrium Health is hosting an in-person pride celebration with food, fun, music and dancing in Greater Charlotte from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. EST at The Hamilton | Event Room (920 Hamilton St., Charlotte, NC 28206). Teammates are encouraged to wear their Atrium Health LGBTQ+ Pride t-shirts. 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:
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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 14 to June 19 – The Hajj: This day begins the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims must take once in their lives.
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 20 – Litha: A Pagan and Wiccan festival that starts on the summer solstice and celebrates midsummer.
June 27 – Helen Keller’s Birthday: This day celebrates the birth of Helen Keller, 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.
June 28 – Stonewall Day: The Stonewall Riots begin in NYC’s Greenwich Village, June 28, 1969.
June 30 – Queer Youth of Faith Day: Beloved Arise, the leading national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth of faith, will host their annual celebration.
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