ADR MONTHLY PLANNER
DIVERSITY THEMES
We encourage submissions from all our readers and writers that focus 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
Curriculum development
Education access
Affirmative Action
Colleges and Universities DEI
AI development
Technical training
Internships
National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
October: Wellness and Healthcare Disparities.
-Sub-Topics
Healthcare access
Immunology
Generations and Wellness
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 culture
Workplace equity and inclusion
National American Indian Heritage Month
December: Faith and Religious Diversity.
-Sub-Topics
Religion in the workplace
Religion and politics
Spiritual trends
Religious diversity training
Trends in 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
Trends in politics
DEI -related New Year Resolutions
February: Influence of History.
-Sub-Topics
Archives and museums
Conflicts and victories
Oppression and genocides
Immigrant influences
Holocaust
Black History Month
March: Gender and Generations.
-Sub-Topics
Emerging Leadership
Legal Issues
Gender in the Workplace
Generational Differences
LGBTQ+
Women’s History Month
April: Make a difference.
Good Works
Peace Making Efforts
Protect the Environment
International rescue projects
Community Coalitions
Collaborative Movements
May: Arts and Culture.
-Sub-Topics
Music
Theater
Books
Storytelling
TV and movies
Media
Cultural Icons
The Arts