April is Arab American Heritage Month, during which we honor the rich legacy of knowledge, history, and culture, that Arab Americans and Arab American communities have given our country. Persons of Arab descent have been part of this nation from its earliest days, such as Private Nathan Badeen, a

This Women’s History Month we are commemorating women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. It is particularly appropriate, as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to honor the women who risked their jobs, economic security, and physical safety

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, during which the federal government reaffirms its dedication to eradicating human trafficking, raises awareness about its dangers, and teaches the public how to identify and report it. Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of

On Monday, January 15, 2024, we celebrate and honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who courageously devoted his life to the struggle for racial equality. Dr. King’s work with a broad coalition committed to achieving civil rights sparked a change that helped the nation envision a better, more

Dear Colleagues: On Monday, January 17, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a national day of service honoring the remarkable life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our country’s most prominent civil rights leader and 1964 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Our agency’s

During Native American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the rich legacy of culture and knowledge that Native Americans have given this nation. This month, and every month, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commits to upholding the objective of celebrating Tribal

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a somber occasion to honor the lives lost to anti‑transgender violence and confront the painful reality of continuing hostility and threats to the safety of transgender individuals. Only one year ago yesterday, a gunman opened fire at Club Q in Colorado

Dear Colleagues: As we observe Veterans Day on November 11, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) salutes the service and sacrifice of our agency’s talented veterans, who bring a vital and unique perspective to the work we do in preventing and remedying employment discrimination

Last month was a time for retrospection as we marked the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, observing the power of the disability rights movement and the courageous advocates who called for full and meaningful enforcement of the law. This month, we recognize National Disability

Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” “Emancipation Day” or “Juneteenth Independence Day,” commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On this day, we celebrate the courage and bravery of African Americans who fought for freedom, and in doing so, made this a better nation. We