August DEI News:
August is Intersectionality Awareness Month, highlighting the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender. This month features events that promote understanding and advocacy for diverse and intersecting identities.
Black Business Month
This month, we honor Black-owned businesses in the United States. First celebrated in 2004, there are 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in America. This month hopes to push for equity in the business space and celebrate those who own a business despite daily challenges.
August 7 – Purple Heart Day
Today, remember Americans who have been wounded in battle, have done courageous acts while at war or who gave their life for our freedoms. Purple represents bravery and courage and it is the oldest military decoration presented to service members in the United States. It was first created by George Washington in 1782.
August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples hopes to raise awareness about the rights and contributions of indigenous populations worldwide. Today, start a dialogue about the indigenous communities and society by understanding the challenges they face such as marginalization.
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
This day remembers the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. Celebrate the achievements of women in history this month. Remember the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights every day.
August 6th is Independence Day for Bolivia
Forbes: What’s In A Name: DEI’s Impact Versus Branding
Navigating DEI Compliance: How Employers Can Take Action
Diversity, equity and inclusion can’t just be canceled out | News, Sports, Jobs – The Mining Journal
CDK’s Kathy Gilbert on DEI, leadership, and the power of representation
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is proud to celebrate its continued, generous partnership with Didlake, Inc., a leading Virginia organization dedicated to providing employment and community engagement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. A long-time supporter of the Hylton Center, Didlake’s commitment to inclusivity is prominently recognized through the naming of the Hylton Center’s Didlake Grand Foyer.
Thanks to Didlake’s unwavering support, the Hylton Center has significantly expanded programs and offerings for people living with disabilities. These enhanced services include:
• Closed and Open Captioning: Making performances more accessible to individuals with hearing impairments
• American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation: Providing ASL interpreters for select performances, ensuring a more inclusive experience
• Advanced Disability Awareness Training for Ushers: Equipping our usher teams with enhanced knowledge and sensitivity to better assist all patrons
• Sensory-Friendly Lighting: Adjusting lighting to be less overwhelming for individuals with sensory sensitivities
• Sensory-Friendly Kits for Guests: Offering kits with tools to help guests with sensory needs feel more comfortable during performances
Full Article: Didlake, Inc. Partnership Enhances Accessibility | Hylton Performing Arts Center
Culpeper Literacy Council has begun hosting beginner-level Spanish classes for work & life. 8 week class $30 Kahlil Benhajjam – director@culpeperliteracy.org
UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center hosts weekly Thursday Senior Dinners 4-6pm in their café. The cost is $6.49 per meal, with additional side salads and grab-and-go items available for an extra fee.
Every other Tuesdays 6-7:45pm– ASL Chat at the Culpeper County Library
Spanish Storytime returns to the Library – every other Wednesday 10:30-11am
Operation First Response will host their 5 & 10k fundraiser on Saturday August 9th, 2025 at Yowell Meadow Park. Operation First Response is a dedicated organization committed to providing emergency financial assistance to those who serve and protect our nation and communities. We offer vital support to Active-Duty Military Personnel, Disabled Veterans, Gold Star families, and First Responders including Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS professionals, Paramedics, and 911 Dispatchers.
The Culpeper County Sheriffs Dept is bringing back their “SALT” Seniors & Law Enforcement Together program. The first meeting is on August 14th at 10AM and the Culpeper Senior Center. This will focus on Robocalls and Telemarketing scams that mainly affect our seniors in the community. We will also be having representatives of both Encompass and Aging Together speaking on their roles and the different resources they offer in the community.
On August 2nd at the Culpeper County Library, Right the Record hosted a free open house and community conversation about Local Black Baseball Teams.
Author Talk at 1:15 “Sunday Coming,” 2nd Edition
Panel Discussion with Former Players
Culpeper’s own “Pete” Hill exhibit
Carver 4 County Museum & Alumni Assoc.
Free baseballs for the first 20 kids and get them autographed!
A state commission has given final approval to Virginia’s bronze statue of teenage civil rights heroine Barbara Johns that will become part of the National Statuary Hall Collection at the US Capitol by the end of the year. – Commission approves civil rights activist Barbara Rose Johns statue for U.S. Capitol | WRIC ABC 8News
A new nonprofit – “It Sucks Sometimes” has developed a free monthly support group for cancer patients at any point in their journey. This is a safe space where you are allowed to be unapologetically authentic and time to talk real.
Aging Together Regional Coalition will take place on Tuesday, AUGUST 5th, at 10 AM via ZOOM
The guest presenter is Debbie Jones, Resource & Technology Manager / Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Serving the Counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock.
Email from JoAnna Dehler, Manager of Programs and Conferences at ACCE – I’m reaching out to learn a bit more about your chamber’s events & programming in regard to your chamber’s internal DEI efforts- I’m currently researching potential speakers for ACCE’s 2025 Events and Communications Conference in Huntsville, AL from October 15-17 for a session entitled, “The Art of Gathering: Designing Experiences That Foster Belonging”. Your chamber’s DEI page really impressed me (I also appreciated your resource guide), and I was wondering if you had any DEI polices/practices that you employed for your chamber’s events.
