Monthly Update
Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Happy Father's Day
Father’s Day did not become a national holiday until 1972. Why did it take so long to pass into law (unlike Mother’s Day, which was quickly embraced)? Why was it controversial at one time? Find out.
Father's Day Gift Guide
Whether for a special celebration like Father’s Day, a birthday, Valentine's Day, or just because, the special man in your life deserves to feel your love—and what better way to show him than by gifting him a thoughtful present? The best gifts for men help them feel seen and appreciated, treating them to a little (or big) something special that they wouldn’t think to buy themselves. After all, they spend so much of their energy making sure everyone else in their lives is taken care of; it’s nice to do it for them, too.
Pride Month
It’s June again, which means it’s Pride Month. For many, it’s a busy month full of raucous bar parties and parades in the summer heat. It’s easy to think Pride is simply what you see posted on social media. But that is far from the reality. Pride is more than just a party: it’s a political catalyst that’s been building social change for years. It is and should be both, and its continued relevance and importance cannot be underestimated.
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Men's Health Month
At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how these aspects work together and remind men to take charge of their health.