Black History Month UK has been celebrated in October each year since 1987. The aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the heritage, culture, contributions and achievements of people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in the UK, and throughout the world. For 2022 Black History Month UK is launching a new campaign … Continue reading Black History Month 2022
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April is Stress Awareness Month
"Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. The last two years have been the most challenging we have faced and in 2020 our services were overwhelmed by people that are struggling and seeking support. This year our theme is Community. We have … Continue reading April is Stress Awareness Month
International Women’s Day – 8th March
Will You Help #BeatTheBias #IWD2022 International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and … Continue reading International Women’s Day – 8th March
February is LGBT History Month
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Black History Month
Black History Month UK has been celebrated in October each year since 1987. The aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the heritage, culture, contributions and achievements of people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in the UK, and throughout the world. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter campaign, Black History Month UK … Continue reading Black History Month
Word of the Day – Challah
Word of the Day : February 3, 2023 Challah noun HAH-luh or KHAH-luh What It Means Challah refers to an egg-rich yeast-leavened bread that is usually braided or twisted before baking and is traditionally eaten by Jewish people on the Sabbath and some holidays. // One of her fondest food memories is the round challah her grandmother baked for … Continue reading Word of the Day – Challah
Word of the Day – Portend
Word of the Day : February 2, 2023 Portend verb por-TEND What It Means Portend is usually used in formal and literary contexts as a verb meaning “to give a sign or warning that something is going to happen.” The “something” in question is often, though not always, considered bad or unpleasant. // Many superstitious people believe … Continue reading Word of the Day – Portend
Word of the Day – Eleemosynary
Word of the Day : February 1, 2023 Eleemosynary adjective el-ih-MAH-suh-nair-ee What It Means Eleemosynary means "of, relating to, or supported by charity." // She used her inheritance to establish and fund several eleemosynary institutions. See the entry > ELEEMOSYNARY In Context "I would not want you to think that Grady Thrasher is not a serious man. ... He … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eleemosynary
Word of the Day – Savant
Word of the Day : January 31, 2023 Savant noun sa-VAHNT What It Means Savant is a formal word that refers to a learned person, especially someone with detailed knowledge about a particular subject. The word is also used to refer to a person affected with a developmental disorder who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Savant
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