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Welcome to the November DEI Resource Page! This month we highlight Dia De Los Muertos, Native American Heritage Month, Veteran's Day, International Students' Day, and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We also include information about Thanksgiving and The National Day of Mourning, and honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist, Sammy Younge Jr.
Please explore the links below to learn about each of our featured topics.
We hope you find these resources useful and relevant to your work and to those you serve!
Attend a local Native American Heritage Month event near you, invite your family and friends!
Native American
Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people while celebrating their rich diverse cultures, traditions and histories. Please follow the links below for our collection of NAHM resources!
Dia de los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos is happening now--it's celebrated November 1-2 of every year! This Mexican tradition kicks off our month with beautiful artistry and colorful displays of love dedicated to our departed relatives. DDLM, or Day of the Dead, is growing in popularity throughout the United States. Learn more about this holiday, and find local events near you, by following this link!
Veterans Day
Previously known as Armistice Day, this U.S. federal holiday is observed annually on November 11th. This day is dedicated to honoring military veterans that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Learn all about Veteran's Day, and find events near you, by clicking on the link below!
16 Days of Activism Against
Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day . Find useful resources at the link below.
International Students' Day
International Students' Day is an international observance of the student community, held annually on November 17th. Originally commemorating the Czech universities which were stormed by Nazis in 1939 and the students who were subsequently killed and sent to concentration camps, it is now marked by a number of universities as a nonpolitical celebration of the multiculturalism of their international students. Learn more about International Students' Day here!
Thanksgiving or A National Day of Mourning?
One of the biggest holidays in November is Thanksgiving. As we move towards truth and reconciliation in the teaching of history, we acknowledge that US schools have perpetuated the teaching of American Mythology as historical fact. The myth of The First Thanksgiving is ingrained in the American psyche, and conscious deliberate efforts must be taken in order to dismantle this harmful lie and replace it with a more accurate version of this holiday's history, including an analysis of its purpose and impact.
The Life and Legacy of
Sammy Younge Jr.
Samuel Leamon Younge Jr. (November 17, 1944 – January 3, 1966) was a civil rights and voting rights activist who was murdered for trying to desegregate a "whites only" restroom. Younge was an enlisted service member in the United States Navy, where he served for two years before being medically discharged. Younge was an active member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and a leader of the Tuskegee Institute Advancement League. Visit the Zinn Education Project to learn more about Sammy Younge Jr.
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