February marks the start of a new month of awareness for the public, including Black History Month, American Heart Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Ethnic Equality Month.
Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of the Black community, with hopes of educating the world about the many of their overlooked contributions and social injustices that still exist in society.
American Heart Month works to help women overcome heart disease, the number one fatality of women in America.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence. Nearly one in three teens will experience some form of abuse from someone they are dating before they come an adult.
Lastly, Ethnic Equality Month promotes understanding and equality among all ethnic groups. It aims to highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing ethnic disparities and fostering an environment where all ethnicities are valued and respected.
OVS encourages you to share how you and your organization are recognizing or honoring these important initiatives.
