October is a month of many observances and celebrations
Awareness:
October is a month of awareness for many issues, including:
- Domestic violence: A month-long awareness campaign.
https://www.dvawareness.org/campaigns#:~:text=Purple%20Ribbon%20Campaign&text=In%20addition%20to%20the%20demonstration,or%20schools%20of%20its%20citizens.
- Bullying: A month-long awareness campaign.
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
- Breast cancer: A month to prioritize breast health and support those affected by breast cancer.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/?form=bcam&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=97074086&utm_term=breast%20cancer%20charity&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXSh9zHpR6ZvsudOwv_o3NkdKWRJwgb2GKZU_2MfyKl_2TaeR97wVdEaAoK4EALw_wcB
- ADHD: A month to raise awareness and discover new perspectives on ADHD.
https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/
- National Energy Awareness Month: a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being.
https://www.energy.gov/femp/national-clean-energy-action-month
Heritage:
October is a month to celebrate the history and culture of many groups, including:
- Filipino American: A month to honor the history, culture, and accomplishments of Filipino Americans.
- Italian American: A month to celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans to culture and society.
- Polish American: A month to celebrate the contributions of Polish Americans to culture and society.
Holidays:
October includes some holidays, such as:
- International Day of Non-Violence: A day celebrated on October 2.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/non-violence-day
- World Mental Health Day: October 10
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
- National Coming Out Day: A day to celebrate coming out and recognize the 1987 march on Washington for gay and lesbian equality. October 11th.
https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day
- Halloween: A holiday celebrated on October 31.
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
