Late Congressman John Lewis advised, “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary… Read More
American Heart Month Spotlight Interview: Bryson Medley and Kathe Bagnato
Bryson Medley is the son of Tarra Jenkins (Medley), Regional Director of Client Services & Development for Vernis & Bowling. In May of 2021, 17-year-old Bryson collapsed on the court during an AAU basketball game. He was revived on the sidelines by Kathe Bagnato, Certified Athletic Trainer for Ortho Carolina, and was transported by helicopter… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – February 2023
February 2023 Month-long observance: American Heart Month Black History Month Important D&I calendar dates: 1stNational Freedom Day 4thRosa Parks Day 8thSafer Internet Day 11thInternational Day of Women & Girls in Science 11thInternational Epilepsy Day 14thValentine’s Day 15thNirvana Day (Buddhist) 15thInternational Childhood Cancer Day 18thMaha Shivarati (Hindu) 20thWorld Day of Social Justice 20thFamilyDay (Canada) 21stMardi Gras… Read More
MLK Day of Service is on Monday
MLK Day of Service is on Monday, Jan. 16. Let’s act with urgency and deliver on the promise of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s example. Together, we can build a more united America by doing good. Find volunteer opportunities, project planning tools and more via @AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps.gov/MLKDay . #UnitedWeServe #MLKDay #MLKDayofService #BelovedCommunity #TakeAction
Important D&I Calendar Dates – January 2023
January 2023 Month-long observance: National Mentoring Month Poverty in America Awareness Month Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month Important D&I calendar dates: 1stNew Year’s Day 4thNational Braille Day 6thCoptic Orthodox Christmas 7thMahayana New Year (Buddhist) 13thMaghi (Sikh) 15thWorld Religion Day 16thMartin Luther King, Jr. Day 22ndChinese New Year (Year of the Rabbit) 24thInternational Day of… Read More