We are excited to share that Equity Commons’ transformative work with the reigning National Women’s Soccer League Champions Gotham FC was featured in an article by The Equalizer! In the article, Gotham FC’s General Manager, Yael Averbuch West says, “It’s important to make ourselves better in creative ways and what Equity Commons is doing is […]
International Youth Day is a United Nations designated awareness day observed annually on August 12th. It is celebrated to highlight issues that youth face worldwide, as well as the many contributions young people have to offer. The International Youth Day theme for 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”. Technology […]
National Respect for Parents Day is observed on August 1st each year. The holiday serves as a reminder to recognize the contributions made by parents and the role they play not only in their children’s upbringing but society as a whole. Parent employees may experience challenges of balancing both of these aspects of their life, […]
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s observance is “Culture, Community, and Connection”. This theme highlights the fact that one’s environment can heavily influence their mental health. Additionally, this theme emphasizes how vital encouragement and support in communities is in the process of ensuring people get the help they […]
National Men’s Health Week begins today, June 10th, and takes place through June 16th. This week is celebrated to promote men taking care of their health and raise awareness of health issues among men worldwide. The encouragement of early detection and treatment of disease is especially important when considering the disproportionate rate at which Black […]
We’re proud to have been able to host an immersive Virtual Reality training for the reigning National Women’s Soccer League Champions Gotham FC! We provided Gotham FC’s players and staff with the opportunity to enter the shoes of a woman of color experiencing implicit bias. Through this hands-on immersive experience, players and staff gained new […]