February is Black History Month Black History Month is an important time to celebrate and acknowledge the countless contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. From art, culture, and…
September 15th marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic/Latin(o/a/x) community. The contributions of Latinx people are…
2022 began for me without three significant women I’d lost in 2021, who had been in my life since the day of my birth. I often reflect and appreciate the ancestral…
Karen Groce-Horan is the Senior Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion Priorities at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley. February begins amidst crisis and concern in our country.…
The contributions of Latinx people are extensive and touch every fabric of American society. In celebration of this rich culture and Latin Heritage Month, our DEI Learning and Development Committee…
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” – George Takei As part of…
Asian American Pacific Islander Month is a commemoration of the culture, contributions and history of Asian American Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all…
The DEI Learning and Development subcommittee is leading our internal learning journey as a collective United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley staff. Each month, the committee selects a…
Karen Groce-Horan is the Senior Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion Priorities at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley I, Karen Groce-Horan, am committing to living this February…
Many of us spent last week giving good riddance to 2020, while expressing hope and optimism for 2021 and the promise that it held for our lives and our communities to be better. But the storming of…