ADR MONTHLY PLANNER
DIVERSITY THEMES
We encourage submissions focusing on the major themes and/or subtopics for each month. We continue to consider submissions unrelated to the month’s theme , but hope that you will join us in addressing these vital issues.
CALENDAR THEMES
September: Education and Equity.
-Sub-Topics
Educators
Schools
Colleges
Universities
Technical training
Internships
National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
October: Wellness and Healthcare Disparities.
-Sub-Topics
Healthcare access
Aging
Wellness
COVID
Ethnic & Racial disparities
Gender related healthcare
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
November: Economic and Social Justice.
– Sub-Topics
Economic development
Urban planning
Environmental justice
Politics and laws
Workplace equity and inclusion
National American Indian Heritage Month
December: Faith and Religious Diversity.
-Sub-Topics
Religion in the workplace
Religion-related policies
Spiritual trends
Social media and religious diversity
Future of organized religion
End-of-year celebrations & Holy Days
January: Upcoming DEI trends.
-Sub-Topics
Trends affecting diverse communities
Trends affecting the workplace
Trends affecting the environment
Trends in social action
Trends in education
DEI -related New Year Resolutions
February: Influence of History.
-Sub-Topics
Archives and museums
Conflicts and victories
Oppression and Genocides
Immigration
Black History Month
March: Gender and Generations.
-Sub-Topics
Emerging Leadership
Work – Life Balance
Generational Differences
Women’s History Month
LGBTQ+
April: Make a difference.
Good Works
Peace Making Efforts
Protect the Environment
Community Coalitions
Collaborative Movements
May: Arts and Culture.
-Sub-Topics
Music
Theater
Storytelling
TV and movies
Media
Sports
Cultural Icons
The Arts