Diversity Spotlight

June 2013: Juneteenth
The cessation of slavery in the United States is observed on June 19, or Juneteenth.  READ MORE...

May 2013: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month/Older Americans Month
Unleash the Power of Age is the theme for this year's Older Americans Month, previously known as “Senior Citizens Month” when established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. READ MORE...

April 2013: Fair Housing Month
Each year in April we commemorate the 1968 passage of the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing, by celebrating Fair Housing Month. READ MORE...

March 2013: Women's History Month
The National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress in 1987 to expand the observance of “Women’s History Week” as established in 1981 to include the entire month of March. READ MORE...

February 2013: Black History Month
This year’s theme is At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. READ MORE...

January 2013: A Dream Continues Today
In January, our nation recognizes the birthday of one of the most visible advocates of nonviolent direct action for social change, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK). READ MORE...

December 2012: Religious Freedom
Missourians observe a number of religious traditions in December, including the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Ashura. READ MORE...

November 2012: Celebrating the First Missourians
During Native American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans, the first Americans.  READ MORE...

October 2012: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, we recognize the significant contributions that persons with disabilities make in the workplace as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

September 2012: Hispanic Heritage
The contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans are recognized annually in the United States during National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15. READ MORE...

August 2012: Women's Equality Day
Each year America celebrates Women's Equality Day to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on August 26, 1920, granting women the right to vote after nearly 100 years of struggle. READ MORE...

July 2012: All People/Freedom (July 4th)
The month of July marks the birthday of our nation and is a time to celebrate the rights and liberties enjoyed by all people of this great land. In June of 1776, following persistent conflict between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress convened with the laudable objective of exerting colonial sovereignty. READ MORE...