The Empowering Youth Justice Outreach (EYJO) project is an innovative youth-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about issues faced by young people exposed to the criminal legal system. This impactful program is made possible through…
The Empowering Youth Justice Outreach (EYJO) project is an innovative youth-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about issues faced by young people exposed to the criminal legal system. This impactful program is made possible through…
Originally posted to UW Huddle. Hispanic American Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year. This year’s theme is: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future.” The theme recognizes the spirit of innovation, resilience, and…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when a group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned that they were free from the institution of slavery. This was almost two-and-a-half…
PRIDE today Today, LGBTQI+ PRIDE Month celebrates our nation’s diverse populations including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning one’s sexual or gender identity), Intersex, and other sexual orientations besides heterosexual. This observance began after the…
Why we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month originated with Congress in the late 1970s. Since its origin, it has honored many different populations, countries and islands that…
Improving Health Outcomes through our Cultures, Communities & Connections Each April, the HIPRC raises public awareness on National Minority Health Month (NMHM). This year’s NMHM theme is about understanding how the unique environments, cultures, histories,…
Content originally published on 2/27/2024 by Tyler S. Sampognaro at UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and 2/29/2024 by Ed Kromer of THE WHOLE U at the University of Washington. Women’s History Month 2024: Celebrate champions…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). It’s theme “Love Like That” was selected by the Love is Respect Youth Council to illuminate the differences between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships. We know that…
Join the HIPRC in learning and reflecting on the achievements, influences, legacies, and contributions of Black Americans. Black History Month (also known as African American History Month and Celebration of the African Diaspora) began…
Originally published to the Whole U by Ed Kromer. On January 15, a longstanding federal holiday, we honor the towering life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who catalyzed enormous social progress in a time…