DEOMI Exam 4: June 2018(updated)questions & answers

DEOMI Exam 4: June 2018(Special Observances) What are the monthly observances? - correct answer (Special Observances) -Martin Luther King Jr Birthday-3rd Monday in January -African-American/Black History Month-February -Woman History Month-March -Days of Remembrance (Holocaust)-April/May -Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage-May -LGBT Pride-June -Women's Equality Day- 26 August -Hispanic Heritage Month-15 Sep to 15 Oct -National Disability Awareness Month-October -National American Indian Heritage-November (Special Observances) What is the rationale behind MLK's Birthday? - correct answer (Special Observances) Since the first King Holiday on January 20, 1986, the observance has been an occasion for people to remember Dr. King's life and dedicate themselves anew to implementing his dreams (Special Observances) What is the rationale behind African American/Black History month? - correct answer (Special Observations)