International Day of the Girl 2021

International Day of the Girl 2021

On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the challenges they face worldwide. International Day of the Girl 2021 promotes the empowerment of adolescent girls...
National Rhode Island Day

National Rhode Island Day

October 5 is National Rhode Island Day! Today we recognize the history and beauty of the Ocean State. Although it is the smallest state, Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline in its 1212 square miles, allowing for ocean views among many beaches. Roger Williams...
World Habitat Day 2021

World Habitat Day 2021

In 1985, the United Nations established the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. The day is intended to reflect on the state of our communities and on the basic human right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also reminds the world that we all hold the...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, educating others, and increasing breast cancer research. Yearly mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Although some people may not...