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Welcome to the September DEI Resource Page!
This month we highlight Labor Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Constitution Day & Citizenship Day, International Day of Peace, the Fall Equinox, National Suicide Prevention Month. We also feature Civil Rights activist Claudette Colvin!
We hope you find this collection of resources useful, relevant, and engaging.
Labor Day
"Labor Day 2023 will occur on Monday, September 4th. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894."
This page contains resources on the history of Labor Day as well as resources on worker's rights and organizations you can get involved with.
Hispanic Heritage Month
"September is Hispanic/Latino/a/x Heritage Month. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success."
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month by following the link below!
Did you know that September 15th is the Independence Day of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica? The following day, September 16th, is Mexican Independence Day, and a few days later, September 21st, is Belize's Independence Day! Resources for these holidays are included here!
Constitution Day
Citizenship Day
Celebrated on September 17th, Constitution Day, also known as Constitution and Citizenship Day, is a day meant to celebrate the Constitution and U.S. Citizenship. This page provides both history and critical analysis of the Constitution as well as a variety of resources on voting, citizenship, & immigration.
International Day of Peace
"Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st of September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire."
Follow the link below for more on the International Day of Peace.
Fall Equinox
The 2024 fall, or autumnal, equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on September 24th at 5:44 AM PST. Astronomically, it's the day when the Sun is directly above the equator, dividing night and day into equal portions before crossing the celestial equator heading south. From the time of the Druids, the fall equinox also signaled the end of the harvest.
Autumn brings lots of changes--learn more by navigating to our Fall Equinox page. Is this your favorite season of the year?
National Suicide Prevention Month
Content warning: Discussion of suicide
"September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help." (NAMI)
Learn more about National Suicide Prevention Month here!
Claudette Colvin
"In March 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks defied segregation laws by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin did exactly the same thing. Eclipsed by Parks, her act of defiance was largely ignored for many years." (BBC News).
Learn more about Claudette Colvin, her participation in the bus boycotts, and the influence of image on the Civil Rights Movement as we celebrate her birthday on September 5!
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