June Multicultural Celebrations The Disney Approach to Diversity & Inclusion Invisible Disabilities: Relating Across Generations Get our events calendar and our web site updates e-mailed to you monthly for free. Sign up on our new email updates page! Submit your events through our Submission Zone. back to top Thursday, June 4, 2009, 7:30AM - 11:30AM Seattle, Washington The Disney Approach to Diversity & Inclusion Fifth Annual Executive Diversity Education Session Disney's chief diversity officer, Carmen Smith, Vice President of Global Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion, comes to Seattle to outline the strategies and tactics that have been instrumental in Disney's success. Aimed at senior leaders (C-level through director level), this four-hour interactive session showcases Disney's best practices and offers opportunities for peer discussions and consultations. Hosted by The Boeing Company, the 5th Annual Executive Session is presented by the NW Diversity Learning Series, a consortium of companies and organizations to leverage diversity education in the Greater Seattle region. TO REGISTER, CONTACT: Bill Mack, Managing Director The Northwest Diversity Learning Series, a division of TRI Partners, Inc. Email: bill-tripartners@comcast.net Phone: 206.362.0336 Website: http://www.diversitycentral.com/learning_series/session_executive.php back to top Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 8:30AM - 12:00PM Seattle, Washington Invisible Disabilities: Relating Across Generations Session 4 of the 2009 NW Diversity Learning Series Hidden disabilities lie beneath the surface in every generational group. What are these hidden disabilities and how do work relationships change when employees reveal them? Presenters John Dineen and Don Brandon from the Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) Northwest have a combined 30 years of experience advocating the inclusion of employees with disabilities. They will showcase how effective workplace relationships leverage the talents of people with hidden disabilities. In this morning interactive session, John and Don will share the tips and tools being deployed to engage those with hidden disabilities whose recruitment, performance or promotional opportunities may have been stifled. TO REGISTER, CONTACT: Bill Mack, Managing Director The Northwest Diversity Learning Series, a division of TRI Partners, Inc. Email: bill-tripartners@comcast.net Phone: 206.362.0336 Website: http://www.diversitycentral.com/learning_series/sessions.php#4 back to top Is your organization planning a diversity conference? List it on this page and reach your targeted audience! Contact orders@diversitycentral.com. Have a seminar or workshop coming up? Email us to find out how you can advertise your conference, seminar, or workshop here. back to top June Multicultural Celebrations Calendar Gay and Lesbian Pride Month In 1999, President William J. Clinton issued a presidential proclamation designating June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and the birth of the modern gay and lesbian civil rights movement. The international Pride Theme for 2009 is "Your Rights, Our Rights, Human Rights." Caribbean American Heritage Month Caribbean American Heritage Month was first proclaimed in 2006 by President George W. Bush. Some notable Americans of Caribbean descent include the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, W.E.B. Du Bois, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Shirley Chisholm, Sidney Poitier, and Roberto Clemente. Jun 1 Madaraka (Self-Rule) Day - Kenya - In 1964 on this day, Kenya attained self-rule as a republic with Jomo Kenyatta as its first president. Jun 2 Republic Day (Constitution Day) - Italy - The Italian Republic was established on June 2, 1946, by a popular referendum in which the people chose a Republic over a monarchy. Jun 6 Memorial Day - South Korea - This day is set aside to honor soldiers and civilians in South Korea who have given their lives for their country. Jun 6 Memorial Day - Sweden - This day commemorates Sweden's gaining independence from Denmark and the ascension to the throne of King Gustavus in 1523. Jun 7 Pentecost: Coptic Orthodox Christian and Eastern orthodox Christian - Pentecost is observed on this day according to the Julian calendar followed by Coptic and Eastern orthodox Christians. Observed fifty days earlier than Easter, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Jun 7 Seafarer's Day (Sjomannadagur) - Iceland - Dedicated to Iceland's sailors and fisherman, the Friday before Seafarer's Day, all the fisherman of Iceland take the day off from work and begin the celebration. The festivities continue throughout the weekend with parties, parades, speeches, competitive regattas, swimming and rowing races, sea rescue competitions and other events. Jun 11 Feast of Corpus Christi - Roman Catholic - The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for "Body of Christ") is a moveable Christian feast commemorating the Holy Eucharist. Observed on the first Thursday after Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi mirrors Holy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter and the day on which Christians believe the first Eucharist, The Last Supper, took place. Jun 12 Independence Day - Philippines - On this day in 1898 the Philippines declared independence from Spain. Many Filipinos in the United States also celebrate this day. Jun 14 Puerto Rican Day Parade - United States - Since 1958, New York and other major cities have held parades on the second Sunday in June to celebrate the contributions of the Puerto Rican people the history of their city. The parades feature floats, singers, and dancers in colorful costumes. Jun 14 All Saints Day - Eastern Orthodox Christian - Eastern Orthodox Christians observe the festival of All Saints on the Sunday after Pentecost, marking the close of the Easter season. Jun 18 Evacuation Day - Egypt - This marks the proclamation of the Egyptian republic after a military coup deposed King Farouk in 1952. Jun 19 Juneteenth - The United States - This commemorates the emancipation of all slaves in Texas by the Union general Gordon Grange. As news of the Emancipation Proclamation issued in January moved westward, he announced on this day that, "The people of Texas are informed that in accord with a Proclamation of the Executive of the United States all slaves are free..." Jun 19 Feast of the Sacred Heart - Roman Catholic - This holy day, also known as the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, is observed in the Roman Catholic Church nineteen days after Pentecost and eight days after the Feast of Corpus Christi. The mass is similar to that celebrated on Good Friday and many devotional exercises are observed. Jun 24 Festival of St. John the Baptist (St. Jean-Baptiste Day) - Canada, Puerto Rico - This holiday commemorates the feast day of St. John the Baptist. On this day, Canadians honor St. Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of French Canada, and celebrate their country's rich French heritage. In the province of Quebec, St. Jean-Baptist Day is an official holiday known as the Fete nationale du Quebec and is celebrated with parades, concerts, and other festivities. In Puerto Rico, the Festival of St. John the Baptist is a national holiday honoring the country's patron saint. The capital, San Juan, bears his name. Jun 24 Manila Day - Philippines - On June 24, 1571 Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi established a permanent settlement in Manila, proclaiming it the island's capital. In 1574 King Philip II of Spain commemorated the city, giving it the title Insigne y Siempre Leal Ciudad de Espana (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City of Spain). Jun 27 The Stonewall Rebellion (1969) - United States - In the early morning of this day, New York City police entered a gay bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village and began harassing and taunting the patrons with anti-gay comments. The patrons fought back in a protest that lasted for the next three days. For many gays and lesbians, this protest marks the first organized effort in the United States by gays and lesbians to openly gain equality under the law. Sources: Multicultural Resources Calendar, Diversity Resources, Inc. 2009 Quote: http://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/docs-pix/dec-un-h-rights.htm Also see our Heritage Month Page Submit your events through our Submission Zone. Read more: "Diversity Dilemma: How Far Should Freedom of Speech and Religion Go Within the Workplace?" by Luby Ismail See: "Accents, a Neglected Issue of Diversity." By Keo Capestany Also: "Holiday Diversity Quiz." Finally: "Culture Memo: A Summary of the World."

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