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ProjectBeautyShareoffers personalhygiene,cosmetics,and beautyitemstonon-profit organizationssupportingwomen andfamiliesdealingwithabuse, addiction,homelessness,and poverty,aimingtorestorehope anddignityintheirlives.
AspartofRiverParkSquare’s50 YearCelebration,adonation baskethasbeenplacedatthe conciergedeskforvisitorsto contributetothecause
PROJECT BEAUTY SHARE & RIVER PARK SQUARE
ThecityofSpokanejoined togetherasitrecreatedthe vibrantspiritofExpo‘74 duringthe50thCelebration Businesses,organizations,and communitymembershad cometogethertoorganizean excitingcalendarofevents, witheacheventfallinginto oneofthefivecategories mirroringtheoriginalkey pillars:ExpoLegacy, EnviromentalStewardship, TribalCulture,Recreation& Sport,andArts&Culture
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since 1949 Every year during the month of May, organizations and individuals join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health Together they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support the millions of people affected by mental health
This year, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month with the More Than Enough campaign. This was an opportunity for people to come together and remember the inherent value they hold - no matter the diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability NAMI wants every person out there to know that if all you did today was wake up today, that’s more than enough. No matter what, you are inherently worthy of more than enough life, love, and healing Showing up, just as you are, for yourself and the people around you is more than enough
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PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATIONS
ThemotivationfororganizingtheSpokanePrideParadeand Festivalremainsthesametoday:forthevisibilityof LGBTQIA2S+peopleandtofightfortheinclusionofall PARADE&FESTIVAL:SATURDAY,JUNE8,12-6PM PARADE&FESTIVAL:SUNDAY,JUNE2,12-6PM
Since1922,SpokanehasseentheLGBTQIA2S+community cometogethertohonorthosebraveindividualswhofought againstthepoliceraidsin1969attheStonewallInninNewYork. TheStonewallRiotswereatauntingpointforthegayrights movement Thefollowingyear,in1970,Chicago,LosAngeles, andNewYorkallheldparadescommemoratingtheanniversary oftheStonewallRiots Sincethen,citiesaroundtheglobehave startedmarchesandparades
ThefirstmarchinSpokanewasonthesidewalksandwas sponsoredandcoordinatedbySpokanePFLAG(Parents, Families,andFriendsofLesbiansandGays) Apermitwas orderedthefollowingyear,andthemarchwasinthestreets, followedbyasmallrallyinthepark
LoveisloveintheTri-Cities,andwhilethesentimentis celebratedyear-round,Junehasalittleextraflairwithfestivals andeventsthroughoutthecommunity ThemonthofJune,or PrideMonth,markstheannualcommemorationofthe StonewallUprisingonJune28,1969,whenNewYorkCitypolice raidedtheStonewallInn,agayclub Morethan50yearslater, PrideisacelebrationoftheLGBTIQ+community,arecognition ofsocialprogressandthechallengesstillfacingthe communitytoday
EveryJunetheTri-CitiescelebratesPridewithdragshows, parties,festivals,artshows,andmore!Over3,000people attendtheTri-CitiesPrideannualevent Tri-CitiesPride promotesdiversity,inclusion,socialprogress,andrespectfor itscommunity.Itsendsapowerfulmessagethateveryone deservestobetreatedwithrespectanddignity,regardless theirsexualityorientationoridentity
PARADE&FESTIVAL:SATURDAY,JUNE22,11AM-7PM
Join406PridedowntownunderSkypointandenjoymusic, performances,vendors,foodtrucks,&more!
PrideHouseisaspaceforyoungpeopletogathersafelyto learnaboutLGBTQ+identity,receiveguidance,andrelax Itisa youth-led,adult-supportedspacefocusedoneducation, resourcegathering,safety,andacceptance aspacewhere youngpeoplecaninteractwithoutfearofbeingoutedor criticized Safe,reasonable,andcommunal,PrideHouseisa homeforLGBTQ+youngpeopletobuildanetworkofsupport
TheInternalEducationCommitteeisexcitedtohonorthehistoryandongoingjourneyoftheLGBTQ+community We’retouchedonmilestonesoftheLGBTQ+movement,fromtheStonewallRiotstolandmarkSupremeCourtcases, eachplayingacrucialroleinthequestforequality.Thisjourneythroughhistoryisnotjustinformativebutalsoa reminderoftheresilienceandcourageofthecommunity.
Takeamomenttoreachthroughthisarticleandtryyourhandatthequizandcrosswordpuzzle,whicharedesignedto bebothfunandeducational!Toanswerthecrossword,youmayneedtouseGoogle
Ifyouwouldliketobeconsideredforaprize,emailemployeeresources@cowlesco comandwewillsendyouthe answerkeyandenteryouinthedrawingforsomePRIDEswag!
EXPLORINGTHERICHHISTORYOFPRIDE: AJOURNEYOFRESILIENCEANDCELEBRATION
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Employeesarewelcometosharepersonalstories,artwork,an othercreativeworksthatshowcasetherichdiversityofour communities Thisnewsletteraimstoamplifyvoicesand perspectivesfrompeopleofallethnicities,culturalbackgrou mentalhealthexperiences,genderidentities,andsexual orientations.Yourstoriescouldbefeaturedinafuturenewsle orLunch&Learn.Bysharing,youcanhelpbuildunderstanding connectionandasenseofbelonging Ifyouwouldliketosub anarticleorjustwanttolearnmore,pleaseemailLizzyNovack enovack@corealestategroup com
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Prideismorethanjustaparadeorafestival;it’sapowerfulsymbolofresilience,courage,andunity It commemoratesthestrugglesandvictoriesoftheLGBTQIA+communityandhonorsthecontributionsof individualswhohavefoughtfortherightsandfreedomswecelebratetoday Byparticipatinginthisquiz,you arenotonlytestingyourknowledgebutalsopayingtributetothevibrantanddiversecommunitythat continuestoinspireandadvocateforlove,acceptance,andhumanrightsforall.
Thisquizisdesignedtocelebratetherichhistory,diversecommunity,andsignificantmilestonesofthe LGBTQ+movement Whetheryouarealong-timesupporterorjustbeginningtolearnaboutLGBTQ+rights, thisquizoffersanengagingwaytodeepenyourunderstandingandappreciationofthejourneytoward equalityandacceptance
Let’sseehowmuchyouknowaboutthemilestones,symbols,andpeople thathaveshapedthisimportantmovement.
1 WhatdoestheacronymLGBTQ+standfor?
a Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender, Questioning/Queer,andmore b Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transsexual,Queer,andmore c Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer,andmore d.Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer, Questioning,andmore
2.InwhatyeardidtheStonewallRiots,whichareoften citedasthecatalystforthemodernLGBTQ+rights movement,takeplace?
a 1965
b 1967
c 1969
d 1971
3 WhichcityhostedthefirstofficialGayPridemarchin 1970,commemoratingtheanniversaryoftheStonewall Riots?
a SanFrancisco
b LosAngeles
c NewYorkCity
d.Chicago
4.Whodesignedtheoriginalrainbowflag,whichis widelyrecognizedasasymbolofLGBTQ+pride?
a.HarveyMilk
b.GilbertBaker
c MarshaP Johnson
d SylviaRivera
5.Whatisthesignificanceoftherainbowcolorsinthe Prideflag?
a Eachcolorrepresentsadifferentaspectoflife
b Eachcolorrepresentsadifferentgenderidentity
c Eachcolorrepresentsadifferentsexualorientation
d Eachcolorrepresentsadifferenthumanright
6 WhichfederallawintheUnitedStatesprohibits employmentdiscriminationbasedonsexual orientationandgenderidentity?
a TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsAct
b TheEqualPayAct
c.TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
d.TheFairLaborStandardsAct
7 WhatisthepurposeofPrideparadesandfestivals?
a Toprotestgovernmentpolicies
b ThecelebratetheLGBTQ+community&its achievements
c Topromotetourismincities
d.Tosupportpoliticalcandidates
8 Whatdoestheterm“comingout”refertointhe LGBTQ+community?
a Movingtoanewcity
b Revealingone’ssexualorientationorgenderidentity
c JoininganLGBTQ+organization
d Startinganewrelationship
9.In2015,whichlandmarkU.S.SupremeCourtcase legalizedsame-sexmarriagenationwide?
a.Obergefellv.Hodges
b.UnitedStatev.Windsor
c Lawrencev Texas
d Bostockv ClaytonCounty
10.WhichmonthisinternationallyrecognizedasPride Month?
a April
b May
c June
d July
C,A,B,B,A,A,B,C,C,A:srewsnA
means more than passing laws The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts ” -Barbra Gittings
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UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY
The biggest multicultural event in the Inland Northwest, Unity in the Community, was launched in 1994 to showcase Spokane's diversity and to bring the entire community together based on respect, trust, and collaboration This year will be Unity in the Community's 30th annual celebration on Saturday, August 17 Several Cowles Companies including, KHQ and Cowles Real Estate, already have plans in the work to support this unifying event
Unity in the Community features five main areas, including a Youth Fair, a Career and Education Fair, a Health Fair, an Early Learning Fair, and general vendors aimed at guests of all ages and backgrounds Additionally, the event serves its younger guests by providing free school supplies before the school year begins nwunity org/
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Celebrate the 126th Philippine Independence Day on Saturday, June 15! Join the Filipino American Northwest Association for an unforgettable celebration of culture, friendship, and freedom at the 126th Philippine Independence Day event, in partnership with the SpokaneMalay Friendship City Initiative Event Highlights:
Live Band: Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of live music performed by talented artists
Street food: Indulge in the flavors of the Philippines with a tantalizing array of street food stalls
Entertainment: Experience the richness of Filipino culture through captivating performances and cultural displays.
Wehavebecomenotameltingpotbutabeautiful mosaic.Differentpeople,differentbeliefs,different yearnings,differenthopes,differentdreams. -JimmyCarter A Favorite Quote Selected by Toni Weatherwax, Senior Human Resources Generalist
FREE CONE DAY: BEN & JERRY'S
Since 1979, Ben & Jerry's has dished out free cones as a thank-you to their customers Ben & Jerry's anticipated handing out over a million scoops nationwide
Members of the River Park Square management team volunteered for an hour on Tuesday, April 16, to scoop ice cream All donations benefited Maddie's Place, a non-profit nursery dedicated to caring for and recovering babies experiencing withdrawal from prenatal substance exposure
SPOKANE LILAC FESTIVAL ROYALTY SCHOLARSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Lilac Royalty Scholarship and Development Program provides an opportunity for outstanding young women to be recognized for their achievements. Every Spokane County high school is invited to present one senior for participation in the SLFA Lilac Royalty Scholarship and Development Program
Each Lilac candidate selected from her high school will participate in an eight-week program which supports character building and servant leadership, with a strengthened focus on community service, integrity, and teamwork
The candidates participate in several volunteer opportunities, that include Habitat for Humanity, Valentine’s for Veterans, Second Harvest Food Bank, and others
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Lookingforawaytogivebacktothecommunity? Theseorganizationsareagreatplacetostart!
June 15
Philippine Independence Day
July 4 Independence
Maddie’sPlace VanessaBehan EmbraceWashington UnityintheCommunity Boys&GirlsClub HabitatforHumanity MORE OPPORTUNITIES *All full-time and part-time regular employees may use up to four (4) hours of volunteer time off (VTO) each calendar year to volunteer for any 501(c)(3) non-profit that is of personal interest to the employee Volunteer time must be requested in advance and approved by the employee's supervisor and DEI lead 50% of adults with mental illness do not get the treatment they need CowlesCompany Diversity Resources Lookingtogetinvolved? EmailHRtobeconnectedwithyour division'sDEICommittee
UPCOMING
June 1-30 Pride Month June8 Pride Celebration in Spokane
Eid al-Adha
19 Juneteenth
Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
COMMUNITY
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