September celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. This month also includes observances that promote mental health, safety, and equality.
Hispanic Heritage Month Resources | National Museum of the American Latino
Bilingual Materials | National Museum of the American Latino
September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day
Raises awareness about suicide prevention.
Zero Suicide Resources – Encompass Community Supports
September 11 – US: Patriot Day
Remembers the victims of the September 11 attacks.
September 15 – World Afro Day
Celebrates Afro hair and the cultural significance behind it.
The Official CROWN Act – Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair
Workplace-Hair-Acceptance-Report-2023.pdf
September 18 – UN: International Equal Pay Day
Promotes the fight for equal pay for equal work.
September 23 – UN: International Day of Sign Languages
Celebrates sign languages and their importance for deaf communities.
The Arc of North Central Virginia is calling on the community to help raise $5,000 in 30 days to launch the Community of Self-Advocates (COSA) Young Entrepreneurs, a new initiative supporting young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in starting or expanding their own businesses.
The program will equip self-advocates with essential tools to succeed, including a professional business profile, a branded marketing kit, initial business supplies and more. With community support, The Arc plans to expand the program to include ongoing training on relevant business skills, one-to-one mentoring, and increased exposure to potential customers in the community.
The University of Maryland renamed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion to Belonging & Community at UMD to reflect that the office supports “anyone who needs help establishing a sense of belonging and finding a nurturing community.”
Why Workplace Diversity and Social Programs Thrive by Going Incognito – Political opposition to DEI and CSR has led many companies to stop communicating about their policies — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t using them.
Culpeper County Library
Hora de Cuentos/Spanish Storytime – Wednesday September 3rd and 17th 10:30-11am
ASL Chat – Tuesday September 2nd and 16th 6-7:45pm
Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright order for fourth time | AP News
The Spiritual and Interfaith Center at George Mason University offers a tranquil environment for reflection, meditation, prayer, and connection. Open to all students, faculty, and staff regardless of spiritual or cultural background, this center is meant to serve as an on-campus sanctuary for personal growth and interfaith dialogue. Spiritual and Interfaith Center
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet October 4th 12-2pm at Peppers Grill “Standing Strong in the Midst of Adversity” – 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet Set for October 4 | Culpeper NAACP
The Culpeper Renaissance Juneteenth Third Thursday Concert – Thursday September 18th 5-9pm Deja Groove – will be open and free for the community.
The NAACP Book Club will next meet on Saturday September 20th discussing the book Finding Me by Viola Davis.
No Book Left Behind – Revalation Vineyard October 5th 12-5pm celebrating our freedom to read. Participating Vendors and Organizations: Hundred Acre Books – Madison Literacy Council – Madison County Public Library – MADSafe – NAACP Culpeper
Scrabble School Preservation Foundation will be hosting their annual scholarship benefit on September 20th. Upcoming Events | The Scrabble School
Aging Together’ s Annual 5 over 50 program will take place on September 18th 5-8pm at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Karen White will be honored as the Fauquier recipient – Mrs. Karen Hughes White was born, raised, and now resides in Fauquier County, Virginia. She is a descendant of free and enslaved African Americans of Virginia dating to the early 1700s. White has served on several county boards and committees and was a Fauquier County Circuit Court deputy clerk. Her research of Fauquier’s African Americans is not only known locally but nationally. She is a co-founder and President of the AAHA (Afro American Historical Association of Fauquier County).
“Free to be Me” Art Show at the Art Factory in Manassas – last day is this Saturday September 6th 2-4pm artist talk
The African American Heritage Alliance Culpeper in partnership with the Windmore Center for the Arts is pleased to host Windows to Our Heritage: Art that Honors Our Journey, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10am to 4pm. Our goal is to expose our community to African American themed art that focuses on educating and enlightening our community in welcoming, creative, and connecting ways. The artist call is happening now and all are welcome!
CFAC will be celebrating their 8th Anniversary September 13th and hosting an event for their members.
People Inc. is planning their Lightfoot Apartment Ribbon Cutting in November.
