In this blog, you’ll find some July Diversity Calendar 2024 days to learn about. To see all of this month’s DEI events or multicultural holidays, subscribe to our interactive online DEI Calendar.
This July diversity month is full of a variety of heritage and awareness months, important diversity days, and religious holidays. Each month, we feature some of the events on our DEI resource to show you a sampling of what you would enjoy every month when you subscribe to our diversity calendar.
You can also view our full year Diversity Calendar 2024 highlights and Interfaith Calendar 2024 highlights.
July Diversity Calendar 2024 Highlights
Disability Pride Month – see July Awareness and Heritage Months 2024
Black Hair Independence Day – July 3
Also known as National CROWN Day, this day aims to raise awareness about the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act. It’s a law that prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locs, twists, and knots, in workplaces and public schools.. The initiative addresses racial biases and aims to foster acceptance of natural hair. California was the first, enacting this law in 2019, and since then, 17 states have followed suit.
International Non-Binary People’s Day – July 14
This date was chosen as it’s the halfway point between International Men’s Day and International Women’s Day. This awareness day is dedicated to better understanding those who don’t fit into the traditional gender binary. Dedicate some time to understanding gender identity and pronouns this month. As of 2024, 18 U.S. states allow individuals to choose a non-binary option, marked as X, on their driver’s licenses.
Nelson Mandela Day – July 18
This day honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela, focusing on his contributions to peace, freedom, and democracy. It encourages people to dedicate 67 minutes to volunteering or community service, symbolizing Mandela’s 67 years of public service. It’s a global call to action for people to embody the spirit of Mandela in working towards conflict resolution, democracy, and human rights.
National Disability Independence Day – July 26
National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) into law in 1990. This day is a powerful one for the rights of people living with a disability in the workplace and beyond. It celebrates progress made in ensuring that equal opportunities, access and inclusion for all people exist in employment and public spaces.
Final Thoughts
July Diversity Calendar 2024 is full of diversity holidays to celebrate. Learn more about other important days this month to broaden your knowledge of those around you. Look for our August Diversity Calendar 2024 blog next month for more important August DEI events.