July Diversity Calendar 2025 Highlights
French-American Month: This month, celebrate the history between France and the United States. Celebrate the contributions of French Americans to society. It is celebrated every July which also hosts Bastille Day on July 14 (Fête nationale française or le 14 juillet), a French Revolution event that united the French people.
Disability Pride Month: Raise awareness about the capabilities and achievements of people living with a disability. This month-long observance aims to challenge stigma and promote a more inclusive workplace and world.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: This month, rally to help better understand the mental health struggles felt in minority communities nationwide. This is a month for education, support, and most importantly solidarity.
Independence Day – July 4
Celebrated in the U.S., Independence Day marks the anniversary of the nation’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s a day of festivities, honoring freedom with parades, fireworks, and gatherings.
International Non-Binary People’s Day – July 14
This day brings visibility to non-binary people, celebrating gender diversity and raising awareness about the unique challenges they face. It promotes acceptance and respect for non-binary identities worldwide.
Nelson Mandela International Day – July 18
This day honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a former South African president and anti-apartheid revolutionary. The United Nations declared this day in 2009, and it’s a time to promote freedom, justice, and global peace.
National Hire a Veteran Day – July 25
This day encourages employers to recognize the skills and dedication that veterans bring to the workforce. It promotes hiring initiatives to support veterans’ transitions to civilian careers.
National Parents’ Day – July 27
Celebrated in the U.S., National Parents’ Day recognizes the role of parents in nurturing and supporting their children’s development. It’s a day to show appreciation for the dedication and love parents give year-round.
International Day of Friendship – July 30
This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011. It’s a day to reconnect with friends or plan a fun day out.
This year the Culpeper Branch of the NAACP highlighted Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, from 5 pm to 9 pm as part of the Town of Culpeper, Culpeper Renaissance 3rd Thursday summer concert series at The Depot (111 Commerce St.) in downtown Culpeper.
“When we learned that the town’s summer series would fall on the Juneteenth holiday, we advocated successfully with Culpeper Renaissance to choose a band for this date which celebrates black music: come out to hear R&B / Soul music by Deja Grüv Band and to drop by our NAACP Juneteenth table. We hope to reach a wider audience this year, as residents and visitors seek out the Town’s event. The family-friendly occasion is a ticketed event: $10, under 21-free. Come by for music, venders, food trucks, and to visit the NAACP table for Juneteenth, black history and voter registration information, or just to sit and visit.
Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19th, became a federal holiday in 2021. The holiday dates to 1865 when 250,000 enslaved persons in Texas were set free by the U.S. Army during the final days of the American Civil War. For many Americans, the day serves as a celebration of the JOY of freedom for all citizens.”
Deja Gruv played a few songs but the concert was postponed to September 25th!
Warrenton to celebrated their 5th annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday June 14th. Including Educational exhibits, youth activities, health screenings, performances, cultural market and more!
Every other Tuesdays 6-7:45pm– ASL Chat at the Culpeper County Library
No Spanish Storytime in July at the Library – that will return in August every other Wednesday 10:30-11am
Revalation Vineyards is hosted a Medicare Made Simple informational session on June 29th 4pm
Final Boss hosted a Magic the Gathering PRIDE event on Friday June 27th featuring exclusive pride promo cards.
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.
Amy Attending: Driving DEI – Why We NEED Diverse Speakers – hosted by the Innovation Women Speak Webinar Featuring Tom Bechtold on June 24, 2025, 11:30 – 12:30 pm ET
In today’s unprecedented times, diversity, equity and inclusion is more important than ever. Join us for a discussion with Bobbie Carlton, the founder of Innovation Women and Tom Bechtold, the Digital Event Director at SecureWorld to highlight the importance of getting different perspectives, voices and ideas at conferences, events and beyond.
Mark your calendars! The NAACP Culpeper Branch will be hosting their Freedom Fund banquet to celebrate Black achievement, renew our commitment to our mission and the work yet to be done, and raise funds for scholarships and programs. The 2025 Freedom Fund event will be held on Saturday, October 4, at noon!
As DEI fades, LGBTQ+ leaders fight to keep inclusion alive
DEI, DEIB, Equity & Inclusion for All: Ways to Advance the Work in 2025 – Big Buzz Idea Group
As the nation reckons with diversity, Five Guys finds Its ‘superpower’
Emmy Award Nominees 2025: Hosted June 21st
CATEGORY #16B DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
EMMY® RECIPIENT: “The Village of Lantz Mills: The Deaf had Freedom Here” WTVR
EMMY® RECIPIENT:The Heart of It with Sean Martinelli: Sam’s Cubes – WUSA9
CATEGORY #47B DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
EMMY® RECIPIENT: ARTWORKS: Art of Strings – Maryland Public Television
EMMY® RECIPIENT: The Road to Rehoboth – WRC
CATEGORY #47A DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
EMMY® RECIPIENT A Circus By and For All WETA
| New at Culpeper Literacy: Spanish Classes!
We’re excited to share that Culpeper Literacy Council is now offering Spanish classes for beginners! This welcoming, 8-week course is perfect for anyone looking to start learning Spanish from the ground up—whether for work, travel, or personal growth. |
| Classes will meet every Monday at 6:00 PM, beginning June 30. The full 8-week session is just $30 and will be held at Culpeper Literacy. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration. Stop by the office to reserve your spot. We’re looking forward to learning with you—because literacy changes lives, in every language. |
NAACP Culpeper 7058
Welcomes its Members and Friends
Culpeper Library Community Room
Drop In Event Saturday July 12th
from 2 -3:30 pm
2025 Matching Fund Drive and Community Gathering
We have been challenged by an anonymous Branch donor who has come forward to support and help lift up this Culpeper 7058 branch. We are asking you to stand with the vision of this long-time member to support the NAACP mission in its Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock tri-county community. This visionary donor will match the total of all contributions up to $1,000.
NAACP’s core mission has always been rooted in transforming the adversities of the past in order to secure the accomplishments of inclusive and empowered communities — places where every aspect of our lives can thrive. We want this organization to be here working through our leaders and our membership to shine a light on and make better every aspect of our life together: education, community inclusion, economics, health and wellbeing, and racial justice.
We may be feeling set-upon now by inner and outer events, but this is not how we want to be going forward. We need the support of your time and your dollars, and most of all we hope you will give the NAACP Culpeper 7058 leadership your decision to press on together, with visionary membership lighting our path forward.
So, NAACP Warriors, please put this on your calendar: Drop by the Culpeper Library Community Room, Saturday July 12th from 2 -3:30 pm. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, branch history photos, and make a donation of any size to our 2025 Matching Find Drive Campaign.
Let’s be there, together on July 12th!
Carver Center 4 County Museum invites attendees to view their museum exhibits.
Friday, July 4th – To all our many volunteers, members and supporters – AAHA wishes you a safe and happy Holiday with family and friends
Tuesday, July 8th – 1:00 pm – The documentary, W.C. Taylor High School: A Legacy Behind the Scenes. This film will be shown at the John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., in Warrenton, Va. Following the film, please join us at 135 Main Street for refreshments.
*Just a reminder that July 8th is the final showing of the film for this season.
Saturday, July 19th – 1:00 pm – Charles Jameson will present Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War. This event will be at the John Barton Payne Building, at 2 Courthouse Sq., in Warrenton, Va. Following the presentation, please join us at 135 Main Street for refreshments.AAHA Culpeper 2nd annual art show in partnership with the Windmore Center for the Arts at their location in the State Theatre on Saturday October 25th. “Windows to our Heritage: Art that Honors our Journey” – $40 booth fee
