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Black History Month 2023: Celebrating the History and Impact of Black Culture
In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month. During this recognition, he asked the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” This recognition...
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Celebrating Black History Month 2022
UJIMA is Gilbane’s Black/African-American Employee Resource Group, and during this Black History Month, we are continuing efforts to foster an inclusive culture. Our name, UJIMA, is a Kwanzaa principle of collective work and responsibility & its meaning is “to build...