Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) was officially designated in 1992 to be celebrated and recognized during the month of May. However, it has actually been celebrated in an unofficial capacity in May since 1979. It is held in May to “commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.”
Read moreNovember is National Family Caregivers Month, a yearly celebration of family caregivers who care for their loved ones with disabilities or illnesses. This year’s theme is #CaregivingHappens, a reflection on how suddenly caregiving needs may arise, and how caregiving affects multiple aspects of the caregiver’s and their loved one’s lives. Read more about the background of National Family Caregivers Month in this Ex Libris Juris blog post on NFCM 2021. The following post highlights state and federal laws and regulations that affect caregivers and the loved ones they care for.
Read moreNovember is National Adoption Month, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is celebrating with four special events, including a free Texas CLE with ethics credit, a family information session for people going through the adoption process, a traveling exhibit of photos of children available for adoption, and a resource drive for children in foster care.
Read moreIn recognition of Arab American Heritage Month and the diverse national and cultural identity groups that comprise the Arab American community, today’s blog post will focus on Arab Americans in the law. National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates a community of rich cultures and histories – linked together by unifying traditions, yet distinct in many remarkable ways — not only for achievements in the legal profession, but for contributions to all aspects of American society, in Houston, in Texas, and in the nation.
Read moreApril is recognized as National Fair Housing Month to commemorate the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (known as the Fair Housing Act) on April 11, 1968. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the rental, sale, and financing of housing based on race, national origin, religious affiliation, or sex.
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