Celebrating ALS Awareness Month: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

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The History Behind ALS Awareness Month đź“ś ALS Awareness Month, recognized each May, is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This observance was established to highlight the challenges faced by those living with this devastating neurodegenerative disease, which affects nerve cells in the brain […]

Embracing Eid al-Fitr: A Guide to Inclusive Engagement and Understanding

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The Significance of Eid al-Fitr and Inclusive Engagement Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is a celebration of gratitude, community, and renewal. This festival has deep historical roots tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad in 624 CE, intended as a day of feasting and gratitude to Allah for […]

Diversity Month: A Celebration or a Calibration?

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It’s Hard to Celebrate When… 🤔 As we step into Diversity Month, the atmosphere is undeniably different. The startling drop in DEI job postings by 44% in 2023 and the drastic budget cuts—up to 90% in some companies—cast a long shadow over the occasion. High-profile critiques, like those from Bill Ackman and Elon Musk, who’ve […]