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World Braille Day 2022: Enhancing our Vision of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Written by Sarah Duggan Celebrated since January 4, 2019, World Braille Day honors the human rights and extraordinary contributions of blind and partially sighted individuals all over the world. Designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as an international holiday, World Braille […]

Written by Yolanda Garcia Although December has not been designated a special heritage month, it does contain celebratory days that are recognized internationally. On December 10th in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document set forth the basic civil standard of economic, political, and social rights that […]

November is…. Written by Adrienne Berry November is a month for gratitude and thanksgiving. As a nation, we are thankful for so much in our professional and personal lives. I personally am thankful for my family, friends, and believe it or not, for being a paralegal. As a child, I knew that I would be […]

October 2021 DEI Article Written by Yolanda A. Garcia, CP We recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full […]

July 2021 DEI Article “Full of Reasons to Celebrate and Recognize Diversity” Written by Peonca S. Grier, CP, FRP, SHRM-CP July is not only a time to celebrate America’s independence, but it also a month where we celebrate National French-American Heritage Month in the United States. During this month, we recognize the important contributions made by Americans of […]

June 2021 DEI Article “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Written by Nancy L. Jordahl, ACP I follow Ashley Nicole Black (@ashleyn1cole) on Twitter and she recently made a reference to the Black National Anthem. I had no idea what she was talking about (which was the point she was making in her tweet). I was […]