Resources for June Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Here is a list of resources for June observances:
Month-Long Observances
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month
Caribbean American Heritage Month, National Archives
Caribbean American History and Culture, U.S. Department of the Interior
Global Diasporas: Contemporary African and Caribbean Migration - Organizations &
Resources in Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Caribbean American Heritage Month, Pittsburgh Technical College
19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, Scholastic
Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together
Inclusive Language Guidelines, American Psychological Association (APA)
June is Pride Month
Pride Month, Library of Congress
Pittsburgh Pride 2025, Pittsburgh Pride Revolution
6 Things LGBTQ Youth Want Allies to Do This Pride, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN)
LGBTQ Activism and Contributions, Library of Congress
Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Gender, Gender Identity, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Trying Together
LGBTQ Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services
LGBTQ Resource List, GLAAD
Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Human Rights Campaign
Research: How to Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, Harvard Business Review
Pronoun Guide, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN)
LGBTQ Glossary, Johns Hopkins University: Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Days of Recognition
June 5 is World Environment Day
World Environment Day, United Nations
Sustainable YOUniverse, Pittsburgh Earth Day
June 16 is Father’s Day
61 Best Father’s Day Activities That’ll Be Fun for the Whole Family, Good Housekeeping
The 8 Best Things Dads Can Do for Themselves in Honor of Father’s Day, Everyday Health
Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together
When is Father’s Day 2025 - and Why Do We Celebrate It?, Reader’s Digest
June 19 is Juneteenth
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History & Culture
Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday, The New York Times
Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration, Facebook page
5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Family, PBS Kids for Parents
20 Educational Resources and Activities for Teaching Juneteenth, Teaching Expertise
NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History and Culture
Children’s Books to Honor Juneteenth and Black History, HarperCollins Publishers
Top 10 Children’s Books on Freedom, Bookroo
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, The Smithsonian Institution
How Do You Explain Slavery to Kids?, National Geographic
Talking to Your Kids About Racism and Violence, The Child Mind Institute
Anti-Racism Resources for Families, Trying Together