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Contributed by: The I.D.E.A Committee
The Anniversary of May 14th: Remembrance & Unifying Efforts 2023
*Scroll to the bottom for resources to help facilitate discussion about racism, the impact of systematic racism, and the importance of inclusivity & diversity.
On May 14, 2022 a racially motivated mass shooting occurred  in our Buffalo community , at a Tops Friendly Markets supermarket in the East Side neighborhood. As the western New...
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As the western New York community remembers the ten lives lost during the racist mass shooting at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo on May 14, 2022, students and staff at Erie 1 BOCES came together for a Day of Unity on its campuses.
“Our hearts remain with the victims’ loved ones - as we cannot allow the sensationalism of this heinous terrorist act to overshadow the life and legacy of those who lost their lives,” said Michael Capuana, Ed. D., district superintendent...
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Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! This annual month-long celebration is an opportunity to honor the accomplishments and contributions of Jewish Americans since their arrival in the 17th century. This heritage month also is a time to examine the life of Jews in America — the difficulties, antisemitism, and discrimination they have faced over the years. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month beginning May 1 and honor the incredible...
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Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This year's 2023 theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.” It is a celebration of the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who have enriched America’s history. Asian/Pacific is a rather broad term, encompassing all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia  and Polynesia.
Congress passed a law...
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Contributor: The I.D.E.A Committee
Mental Health Awareness Month is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma and find out how we can create a society that promotes our mental health and well-being. It’s a time to share information, stories and resources!
Each year, a mental health theme is selected to be highlighted and celebrated throughout May. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 is “Look Around, Look Within,”...
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