The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee of PLTC respectfully continues our monthly sharing of notable dates and holidays important to diverse groups whom we work with and among.
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, Jewish-American Heritage Month, Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, and ALS Awareness Month.
Psychologists Against Ageism: Promoting Productive Narratives and Inclusivity about Aging:
May 4: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L5Kz1PWER3CiUJhpWNH2lQ
National Council on Aging’s 5thAnnual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
May 16: https://www.ncoa.org/article/5th-annual-older-adult-mental-health-awareness-day-symposium
May Holidays and Important dates:
May 1-2- Eid Al Fitr- (Islamic): Starting at sundown, this day marks the end of Ramadan in 2022 based on the lunar calendar. It is observed as a celebratory marking of the end of the fasting period. This is an estimated date as the final time depends on the sighting of the moon. As such, you may have seen on different websites that it’s either May 1 or May 2 this year in North America.
May 5- Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s defeat of the French army. While it’s primarily observed by Mexican Americans, others often join the celebration as well.
May 8- Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist) celebrates the spiritual leader of the Buddhist Faith
May 8/9- United Nations Time to Remember Lost Lives from WWII
May 8- Mother’s Day (North America)
May 10- Mother’s Day (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador)
May 16- National Older Adults Mental Health Awareness Day
May 17- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 19- Birthday of Malcolm X (Black American/Muslim)
May 19- Lag B’Omer (Jewish): A communal celebratory day among Jewish communities marking the end of a counting and mourning period.
May 21- World Day for Cultural Diversity
May 24- Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness Day
May 25- Africa Day
May 26- Ascension (Christian): A commemorative holiday marking 40 day after Easter, in which it is believed Jesus ascended to heaven
May 29- Agender Pride Day
May 30- Memorial Day: A day of remembrance for those who died in active military service
The mission of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is to promote deeper understanding of, and respect for, the intersections of identity and culture, especially considering age and disabilities, when working with long-term care residents, staff, and colleagues. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and empathically minded community that advocates for equity and social justice in long-term care settings.