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November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 celebratediversity

First-Generation College Students and Veterans

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In the United States, November 8 is First-Generation College Student Day and November 11 is Veterans Day. At Emerson, we celebrate and welcome our students, staff, and faculty who are …

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October 22, 2024November 5, 2024 celebratediversity

LGBTQ+ History Month

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October marks LGBTQ+ History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and remember the contributions and beautiful humanity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and all those who identify expansively beyond normative …

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June 18, 2024October 7, 2024 celebratediversity

Juneteenth 2024

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On Wednesday, June 19, Emerson joins the nation in observing Juneteenth, the annual day of remembrance honoring when enslaved Black people in Galveston Bay, Texas, were informed of their emancipation …

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June 4, 2024October 7, 2024 celebratediversity

Pride Month – June 2024

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To our LGBTQ+ community: you are beautiful. Throughout June we recognize, remember, and celebrate Pride Month. The first Pride march occurred on June 28, 1970, one year after police raids …

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October 27, 2023February 19, 2025 celebratediversity

LGBTQ+ History Month – Fall 2023

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Dear Emersonians, As we approach the end of October, we want to take a moment to reflect and acknowledge LGBTQ+ History Month. Unlike many cultural and heritage months, LGBTQ+ History Month …

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October 5, 2023February 19, 2025 celebratediversity

Filipino American History Month – Fall 2023

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During the month of October we celebrate Filipino American History Month, which was first established by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) in 1992. The month of October was chosen as …

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September 29, 2023February 19, 2025 celebratediversity

Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month – Fall 2023

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¡Saludes! From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to amplify the contributions and rich culture of our Emerson community members …

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