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Black Maternal Health Crisis: A Call for Change
The Black Maternal Health Crisis highlights the urgent need to address
racial disparities in maternal care. Learn why Black women face higher maternal mortality rates and how advocacy, education, and equitable healthcare can save lives.

Gail McShan-Elly
Apr 15


National Scrabble Day
National Scrabble Day, celebrated on April 13, honors the classic word
game that grew from a simple idea during the Great Depression into a
global phenomenon. Invented by Alfred Mosher Butts and inspired by
poetry and probability, Scrabble combines strategy, vocabulary, and
chance.

Grace Aspinall
Apr 13


National Mermaid Day
Celebrate National Mermaid Day on March 29 by diving into the history, myths, and modern magic of mermaids from ancient legends to vibrant parades and underwater shows. Discover how these mystical beings continue to inspire wonder worldwide.

Meagan Fuller
Mar 29


Autism Acceptance Week
Autism Acceptance Week (March 23–29) promotes understanding, inclusion, and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn how education, representation, and support help individuals with ASD thrive.

Grace Aspinall
Mar 23


National Spiritual Wellness Month
Explore the benefits of spiritual wellness and simple practices that support balance, purpose, and emotional well‑being.

Gail McShan-Elly
Mar 14


National Barbie Day: Celebrating the Iconic Doll that Broke the Mold
National Barbie Day celebrates the iconic doll introduced in 1959 by
Ruth Handler. Explore Barbie’s history, cultural impact, evolving
representation, and the nostalgia she inspires across generations —
from her 200+ careers to today’s Barbiecore aesthetic.

Jennifer Tran
Mar 9


Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders are serious medical conditions involving persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, body image, and weight control that affect physical and mental health across all ages and backgrounds.

Gail McShan-Elly
Feb 23


Lunar New Year: Phasing in the Year of the Horse
Learn key traditions, fun facts, and cultural practices behind the Lunar New Year, including zodiac animals, symbolic foods, and ways to celebrate.

Meagan Fuller
Feb 16


5 Steps to Keeping Your “New Year, New Me” Motivation
Celebrate the small victories and don’t be too hard on yourself. Changing yourself, your habits, your routines is challenging to say the least and definitely not for the faint of heart.

Kalika Giles
Feb 3


Women’s Heart Week: Taking a Beat to Recognize the Need for Gender-specific Care
Women’s heart health focuses on understanding cardiovascular disease
across puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, improving diagnosis and
treatment through gender-specific research, innovation, and inclusive
care.

Melissa Duban
Feb 3


A Six-Letter Word for a Tricky Problem: Puzzle
National Puzzle Day celebrates the long tradition of puzzles—from ancient geometric brain‑twisters to modern crosswords, jigsaws, and Sudoku—and highlights how these games strengthen problem‑solving skills, support social connection, and offer a fun way to boost focus and reduce stress.

Grace Aspinall
Jan 29


National Chocolate Cake Day
National Chocolate Cake Day is about enjoying chocolate cake and learning how chocolate and early chocolate cake recipes developed from the 16th century through the 19th century, including the cooks and traditions that helped shape the chocolate cake we know today.

Meagan Fuller
Jan 27
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