April brings a lively mix of celebration, reflection, and renewal, with IIn Earth Day, Passover, and Easter all falling within the same month. Yet, amid these moments of joy and renewal, it is also important to acknowledge that conflict and war continue to affect many parts of the world. These ongoing struggles serve as a sobering reminder of the need for peace, compassion, and global responsibility. As people gather to celebrate faith, heritage, and the environment, April can also be a time to reflect on the human cost of war and to recommit to efforts that promote understanding, unity, and lasting peace.
Raising Awareness
- April 2: World Autism Awareness Day A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of autism.
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month - Focuses on strengthening families and preventing child abuse.
- April 22: Earth Day - Celebrates environmental protection and awareness.
- National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
- National Kidney Month: Raises awareness about kidney disease and promotes preventive measures.
Significant Women's Events In April
- Susanna M. Salter was elected the first female mayor in the U.S. in 1887
- Ruth Bryan Owen became the first woman to serve as a U.S. foreign minister in 1933.
- On April 2, 2019, Lori Lightfoot became the first African-American woman and openly gay mayor of Chicago., winning 74% of the vote.
- In 1939, opera singer Marian Anderson, a black woman, performed at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied access to another venue due to her race.
- The National Museum of Women in the Arts, the first museum dedicated to women artists, opened in Washington, D.C., in 1987.
- Harriet Quimby was the first woman to fly across the English Channel in 1912.
- Florence Sabin was elected the first woman to the National Academy of Sciences in 1925.
- In 1983, Joan Benoit set a women's record in the Boston Marathon.
- On April 2, 1931, 17-year-old southpaw pitcher Jackie Mitchell made history by striking out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in succession during an exhibition game against the New York Yankees.
To Your Success,
Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SPHR, SHRM - SCP
