nuwsletter | june 2023

Written By General Login

Volume 6

our nuwsletter / June 2023

 

Quote of the month:

“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers”
— Bayard Rustin

nu-education:

Pride Month

June is Pride Month! Starting after the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, LGTBQ+ Pride Month has been celebrated to commemorate years of protests and struggle as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities fought for equality and civil rights. Pride Month also honors LGBTQ+ individuals for their advocacy, contributions, and accomplishments. 

While organized efforts for LGBTQ+ rights date back to 1924, the Stonewall Uprising was the catalyst of the movement. On June 28, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular spot for young queer folks, arresting employees and harassing and assaulting patrons. Nearly 400 witnesses heckled the police and threw debris at them, and as a result, the police lost control of the situation. The following nights were filled with protests and demonstrations of LGBTQ+ fighting against discrimination and fighting for equality.

Photo by Fred W. McDarrah/Getty Images Source: Brittanica Encyclopaedia

HIV Long-Term Survivors Day is also celebrated during Pride Month, on June 5. This day honors long-term survivors of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and raises awareness of their needs and journeys. June 5, 1981, is considered the start of the AIDS epidemic, as it is when the CDC first reported on five cases of a mysterious disease affecting young gay men. HIV Long-Term Survivors (HLTS) make up about 25% of all people living with HIV and AIDS and they represent a diverse group of people diagnosed with HIV before the advent of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in 1996. 

Learn more about HIV Long-Term Survivors Day and get involved in the conversation for advocacy and awareness here.

Also, be sure to support your local Pride Center of VT by attending events or making a donation! Additional community Pride celebrations can be found below!

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, with the intent to free all enslaved people. However, celebration was limited, as the Proclamation wasn’t put into effect on land that the Confederates still controlled. The language of the Emancipation Proclamation also did not abolish slavery in Union states.  In Galveston Bay, Texas, people would continue to be enslaved until June 19, 1865, when Union military forces arrived freeing over 250,000 enslaved people. This day would be marked as the end of slavery, and the following year, Black Americans would celebrate "Jubilee Day" on June 19. The holiday spread throughout the nation and became what we know today as “Juneteenth”.

Want to learn more about Juneteenth or participate in this year's celebrations? Check out these local events happening this month:

 

nu-spotlight:

We’ll be sharing ongoing highlights and updates in this section of the nuwsletter. This month, we are excited to share some of the DEI resources we’ve added or will be adding to our learning journey.

  • Amend: The Fight for America Ep. 5 - An episode of a Netflix miniseries examining the 14th Amendment and LGBTQ+ history in America

  • Caribbean American Heritage Month Research Records - A collection of historical documents, blogs, and articles about Caribbean Americans

  • Eid-Al-Adha Inclusive Employer Guide - A guide n how to be more inclusive during Eid al-Adha, happening on or around June 28

  • Check out some of these local events happening this month and look out for more on our social media accounts!

    • “For the first 19 days of June, Supports of 8CRE will focus on wellness of self, family/friends, and community in observance of Juneteenth!”

    • Thursday, June 1, 2023, to Monday, June 19, 2023

    • Virtual & FREE

    • Registration Link

    • June 19 - Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day.”

    • Sunday, June 4th, 2023, 8 pm - 9:30 pm

    • Virtual

    • Donations encouraged

    • Registration Link

    • “This workshop addresses racial trauma experienced in and around the Juneteenth Holiday.”

    • Monday, June 12, 2023, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

    • Virtual

    • FREE

    • Registration Link

    • “Our nation has been re-awakened to the systemic racism that exists. How do we start to VALUE DIFFERENCE in the workplace... Let's Talk…”

    • Thursday, June 15, 2023, 11 am - 12 pm (Recurring dates and times available on registration link)

    • Virtual

    • FREE

    • Registration Link

    • “Monthly webinars to help leaders with digital accessibility challenges to find solutions as they accelerate digital projects.”

    • Thursday, June 15, 2023, 12 pm

    • Virtual & FREE

    • Registration Link

    • “Join Inform Your Community for a one-of-a-kind fun, free, and virtual children's crafting event.”

    • Saturday, June 17th, 2023, 11 am - 12 pm

    • Virtual

    • $0-20

    • Registration Link

    • “Learn the history of the Emancipation Day Holiday now commonly referred to as "Juneteenth," and how it has been celebrated throughout the US.”

    • Sunday, June 18th, 8 pm - 9 pm

    • Virtual

    • Donations encouraged

    • Registration Link

 
 
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