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True or False: The Toromiro Tree is actually extinct in it’s native homeland

True

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The work of actively opposing discrimination based on race by advocating for changes in political, economic, and social life.

Anti-Racism

100

the largest community improvement organization in the United States, with more than 700 state and community-based affiliate organizations and more than 1,000 partner organizations.

Keep America Beautiful

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April 2

World Autism Awareness Day

100

Quote by Howard Zinn in DEI Inspiration

Small acts when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world

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Global climatic elements of this event is theorized as contributing to the downfall of the palm forests

The Little Ice Age

200

When people act to perpetuate oppression or prevent others from working to eliminate oppression.

Collusion

200

April is _______, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.

National Minority Health Month

200

Month Long Observances (name at least 2)

  • Arab-American Heritage Month
  • Autism Awareness Month
  • Celebrate Diversity Month
  • Earth Month
  • National Child Abuse Prevention Month
  • National Volunteer Month
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Coming up next in 2024:

May — Better Sleep Month, Meditation Month and National Blood Pressure Month

300

The Toromiro Tree is native to the island of Rapa Nui, also known as this.

 Easter Island

300

About a rich mix of differences. It encompasses all of the dimensions that make each person one-of-a-kind, including age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status and more.  

Diversity

300

National Minority Health Month theme for 2024

Be the Source for Better Health

300

Passover begins and ends

April 22 and April 30

300

 Family recipe shared by
JuDonna Handy’s Aunt Marsha Handy

Crispy Potato Nachos

400

European settlers added another group of destructive elements that the Polynesians could not— invasive animals.

Three species of rats.

400

Working toward fair outcomes for people or groups by treating them in ways that address their unique advantages or barriers, and ensuring equal access to information, opportunities and resources.

Equity

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Aims to end littering, to improve recycling, and to beautify American communities. The organization's narrow focus on littering and recycling has been criticized as greenwashing in that it diverts responsibility away from corporations and industries

Keep America Beautiful

400

National Day of Silence (LGBTQ+)

April 12

400

wrote the DEI Connection for April 2024

Vladimir Dessources

500

The survival of the Toromiro Tree can be contributed to this.

Explorers who harvested seeds and saved them

500

The achievement of a work environment where all people feel accepted, respected, supported and valued, allowing all employees to fully participate in decision-making processes and development opportunities within an organization. Everyone thrives in an environment where our inherent worth is recognized, we can be safe to express our authentic selves and we know we belong to something bigger

Inclusion

500

Name of Keep America Beautiful 2024 great American clean up challenge

#152PickUpChallenge

500

April 28

World Day of Safety and Health at Work

500

Novel and author spotlighted in DEI Fact vs Myth

Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa