Women’s Day of Equality
Women’s Equality Day on August 26 commemorates the date in 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting many women in the U.S. the right to vote. The amendment was first introduced in 1878. The right to vote for many women of color came years later: Native American women (1924), Chinese American women (1943) and Japanese and other Asian American women (1952). The Voting Rights Act of 1965 granted black women the unrestricted right to vote.
The Women’s Empowerment Alliance ERG provides development and mentorship opportunities for women employees at Houston Methodist by encouraging them to advocate for personal and professional goals while simultaneously supporting community initiatives. Email womensempowermentalliance@houstonmethodist.org for details on joining the group.
DEI Learning Sessions Offer CME and Ethics Accreditation
The current learning sessions offered by the Office of DEI—Together We Grow, Managing Unconscious Bias, Navigating Multigenerational Teams and Recognizing the Impact of Microaggressions—offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and ethics credit per attended sessions.
The learnings help to further your knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion topics that can enhance relationships with co-workers, patients and guests. Sessions are available virtually or in-person. Register for the learnings by visiting the LMS and searching “DEI.” Click HERE to schedule a session for your group.
International Day for People of African Descent
The United Nations (UN) designates August 31 as International Day for People of African Descent. Established in 2020, it is observed to encourage understanding and dialogue regarding longstanding structural inequalities that impact millions of people across the African diaspora. Members of Houston Methodist’s Black Ties for Culture ERG gather together to encourage, acknowledge and cultivate stronger “ties” among Black employees and incorporate the unique culture into the Houston Methodist family. Interested in joining the Black Ties for Culture ERG? Contact blacktiesforculture@houstonmethodist.org.
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