Diversity Events Calendar
An official celebration of those American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. The tradition of the Hispanic/Latinx Heritage celebration started out as a week-long event in 1968. Twenty (20) years later, in 1988, the celebration expanded to dedicate a whole month starting and ending in the middle of the month and inclusive of the Day of the Dead (“Dia De Los Muertos“) on November 2nd, to represent a traditional event in Mexico paying homage to loved ones who have pasted on.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic/Latinx Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. The celebration will take place between September 15th and October 15th and up to November 2nd. The 15th marks as the independence day of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. While Mexico, Chile, and Belize follow shortly after on the 16th, 18th and 21st respectively.
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in April. During this month, WCSU raises awareness about sexual violence in Danbury and educates our community on how to prevent it and be active bystanders in prevention and awareness.
Month at WCSU
Our planet is filled with a rainbow of races and religions — all equal in every way. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand them all or even know they exist, but it matters that you accept everyone and do not judge anyone as less than worthy. We are all in this together, and our ignorance of other’s beliefs is no excuse for intolerance in any form. As we enter April, WCSU would like everyone to take some time to celebrate Diversity Month.
May is Asian American - Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. AAPI Heritage commemoration was first proposed in 1977 to observe the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States (May 7, 1843), and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, constructed mainly by Chinese immigrant workers (May 10, 1869). In 1978, President Carter made it an annual week-long event and President George H.W. Bush extended the proclamation to include the entire month of May.
In the face of increasing anti-Asian bias, WCSU acknowledges and combats its roots in our society and on our campuses. This month we look to highlight resilience of our community, our enduring public service for all Asian-Americans, and the actions we can take to move forward at WCSU.
