Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit”
On this day in 1939, jazz singer Billie Holiday recorded “Strange Fruit,” which is considered to be the first significant song of the civil rights movement. The song directly addresses […]
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Lesbian Visibility Week
Today is also the kickoff of Lesbian Visibility Week. In 2008, Diva Publisher Linda Rily celebrated the first Lesbian Visibility Day, which later became a weeklong celebration that aims to […]
NOLA Removes Confederate Monuments
On this day in 2017, New Orleans began removing Confederate monuments from the city. Many monuments remain across the U.S., and several cities and states continue to celebrate Confederate Memorial […]
March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Equal Rights and Liberation
On this day in 1993, the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Equal Rights and Liberation became one of the largest protests in American history with more than […]
Workers Memorial Day
On Workers Memorial Day, labor unions and organizations working for occupational safety remember those who have suffered and died on the job, while renewing the fight for safe jobs. Cite […]
AAPI Heritage Month
It's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Celebrate by centering the work of AAPI-led organizations and influencers, and paint a vision of what our country can and should […]
Community Action Month
Community Action Month calls attention to the positive programs by Community Action Agencies that help thousands of families across the United States. These organizations were founded in 1964 as part […]
National Mental Health Month
The month of May is National Mental Health Month, when advocates draw attention to the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental illness and push for holistic solutions […]
Older Americans Month
During May, the federal Administration on Community Living recognizes Older Americans Month. This annual campaign presents an opportunity to discuss the importance of racial and economic justice when developing policies […]
Septima Clark
On this day in 1898, civil rights activist and educator Septima Clark was born. Clark is most famous for establishing "Citizenship Schools" which taught reading and citizenship rights to adults […]
