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MEntal Health AWareness |
Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month |
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Mental Health Awareness is a month to break the stigma. It is a time to raise awareness and educate ourselves about mental illnesses in children and adults that suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness equity for all.
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May is recognized nationally as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In this resource, we highlight Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American stories. We celebrate and recognize people from the East, Southeast, South, Central and West Asian countries and the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands. More specifically, we celebrate and honor Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American stories of struggle, resistance, intellectual wealth, and cultural wealth
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Decolonizing Cinco de Mayo - May 5zCinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of a small Mexican militia over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Get to know the actual history of the Battle of Puebla and traditions to celebrate an Indigenous win. Despite this victory, France eventually defeated Mexican forces and occupied the country for three years.
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Rethinking Mother's Day- May 8Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that celebrates mothers, motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, though some celebrate on a different day.
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harvey Milk day - May 22On Harvey Milk Day, people celebrate the life and achievements of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist who was the first openly gay politician. Harvey Milk fought for equality for disenfranchised groups, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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