August 2024 

Holidays and Observances in America and Around the World 

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​Here are some important diversity and inclusion (DE&I) dates in August 2024:
• August 7: Purple Heart Day, which honors Americans who have been wounded in battle, performed courageous acts during war, or died for their country's freedom
• August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, which aims to raise awareness of the rights and contributions of indigenous people around the world
• August 12: International Youth Day, which highlights issues affecting young people globally
• August 13: Left-Handers Day
• August 17: Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaican) annually thjey
• August 19: World Humanitarian Day
• August 21: Senior Citizens Day
• August 26: Women's Equality Day, which commemorates the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed in 1920, that granted women the right to vote
• August 26–27: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
• August 31: International Day of People of African Descent
 

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