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NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2012 CREATING DIVERSITY AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is national recognition of the more than 350 year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. JAHM acknowledges the achievements of American Jews in fields ranging from sports and arts and entertainment to medicine, business, science, government, and military service. It is observed annually during the month of May. Leading the way in implementation of the annual celebration is the Jewish American Heritage Month Coalition, formed in March 2007 and convened by United Jewish Communities, the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and the American Jewish Historical Society. Creating Diversity Awareness in the Workplace September 2012 Newsletter The Staff Management | SMX DPIC includes: Kenyatta Draper, Lupe Gonzalez, Katie Smith, Roxanne Ramoutar, Dayna Corona, Jessica Lewis, Justin Schwartz, Robert Cook, Maurice Proffit and Lloyd Weathers September Celebrations Before you've even stepped foot into a classroom, you're counting down the days until Christmas break. If September only reminds you that you're back to the grindstone at school, then take a look at some of these fun September holidays that'll make the countdown until Christmas go a little faster. Labor Day September 3, 2012 This holiday is celebrated every year on the first Monday of September to honor the working people of the world. Labor Day is a day of relaxation and usually marks of the unofficial end of summer. Even though you get to rest and hang out on Labor Day, school usually starts up again the very next day! Grandparent's Day September 9, 2012 We have a day to celebrate our moms and a day to celebrate our dads, so why not celebrate the people who brought our moms and dads into the world, too? Grandparent's Day is celebrated on the Sunday following Labor Day every year. You don't have to do anything too crazy that day, but why not make a cool card for the grandparents or buy 'em a plant for their garden? Just spending some one-on-one time with them is also a good idea. They'll appreciate it and maybe you'll get to sample a batch of grandma's yummy cookies! Patriot Day in the U.S. September 11, 2012 In 2002, President George W. Bush declared September 11 as Patriot Day in the USA. This day is to honor all those lost in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. On Patriot Day, ceremonies and memorials are held across the United States. What will you being doing this? Mexican Independence Day September 16, 2012 September 16, 1810, marks the day when Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for the arrest of all Spanish settlers living in the town of Delores. He sparked a revolution that lasted more than 11 years. By 1821, Mexico had managed to claim its independence from Spain. Autumn Equinox September 22, 2012 The leaves are starting to change color and the air is starting to feel crisper. Yup, fall is here! The Autumn Equinox brings the official end to summer. In Japan, the Autumn Equinox has been declared a national holiday to celebrate the changing of seasons and to pay respect to the dead. From this day on, our days will get shorter and there will be a lot less sunlight (in the Northern Hemisphere, that is). Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. AMERICAN CELEBRATION CHALLAH COMMUNITY CULTURE HERITAGE HISPANIC HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE JEWISH LATINO MITZVAH ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR WORD SEARCH

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DIVERSITY PROGRAM INCLUSION COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2012 CREATING DIVERSITY AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is national recognition of the more than 350 year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. JAHM acknowledges the achievements of American Jews in fields ranging from sports and arts and entertainment to medicine, business, science, government, and military service. It is observed annually during the month of May. Leading the way in implementation of the annual celebration is the Jewish American Heritage Month Coalition, formed in March 2007 and convened by United Jewish Communities, the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and the American Jewish Historical Society.

Creating Diversity Awareness in the Workplace September 2012 Newsletter

The Staff Management | SMX DPIC includes: Kenyatta Draper, Lupe Gonzalez, Katie Smith, Roxanne Ramoutar, Dayna Corona, Jessica Lewis, Justin Schwartz, Robert Cook, Maurice Proffit and Lloyd Weathers"

September Celebrations Before you've even stepped foot into a classroom, you're counting down the days until Christmas break. If September only reminds you that you're back to the grindstone at school, then take a look at some of these fun September holidays that'll make the countdown until Christmas go a little faster. Labor Day September 3, 2012 This holiday is celebrated every year on the first Monday of September to honor the working people of the world. Labor Day is a day of relaxation and usually marks of the unofficial end of summer. Even though you get to rest and hang out on Labor Day, school usually starts up again the very next day! Grandparent's Day September 9, 2012 We have a day to celebrate our moms and a day to celebrate our dads, so why not celebrate the people who brought our moms and dads into the world, too? Grandparent's Day is celebrated on the Sunday following Labor Day every year. You don't have to do anything too crazy that day, but why not make a cool card for the grandparents or buy 'em a plant for their garden? Just spending some one-on-one time with them is also a good idea. They'll appreciate it and maybe you'll get to sample a batch of grandma's yummy cookies! Patriot Day in the U.S. September 11, 2012 In 2002, President George W. Bush declared September 11 as Patriot Day in the USA. This day is to honor all those lost in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. On Patriot Day, ceremonies and memorials are held across the United States. What will you being doing this? Mexican Independence Day September 16, 2012 September 16, 1810, marks the day when Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for the arrest of all Spanish settlers living in the town of Delores. He sparked a revolution that lasted more than 11 years. By 1821, Mexico had managed to claim its independence from Spain. Autumn Equinox September 22, 2012 The leaves are starting to change color and the air is starting to feel crisper. Yup, fall is here! The Autumn Equinox brings the official end to summer. In Japan, the Autumn Equinox has been declared a national holiday to celebrate the changing of seasons and to pay respect to the dead. From this day on, our days will get shorter and there will be a lot less sunlight (in the Northern Hemisphere, that is).

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

AMERICAN CELEBRATION CHALLAH COMMUNITY CULTURE

HERITAGE HISPANIC HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE JEWISH

LATINO MITZVAH ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR

WORD SEARCH

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Famous Jewish Directors/Producers: Steven Spielberg: Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, E.T Stanley Kubrick: The Shining, Full Metal Jacket Mel Brooks: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein Woody Allen: Annie Hall, Mighty Aphrodite, Antz Roman Polanski: Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown Ben Stiller: Seinfeld, SNL, Reality Bites, Cable Guy Aaron Spelling: Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place Oliver Stone: The Doors, J.F.K., Natural Born Killers Jewish Actors/Actresses & Comedians: Barbara Streisand, Paul Simon, Harrison Ford, Noah Wyle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy Patinkin, Paul Newman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey, Jr, Jerry Lewis, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Milton Berle, Jack Benny Influential Jewish Scientists Albert Einstein: Most famous scientist Jonas Salk: Developed the first polio vaccine Carl Sagan: astronomer and popular science author Jonas Salk: Developed the first polio vaccine Business Professionals: Milton Hershey: Hershey's Chocolate founder Michael Dell: Founder of Dell Computer Larry Ellison: Founder and CEO of Oracle Steve Ballmer: CEO of Microsoft Sir James Goldsmith: Financier/Banker, Goodyear Artists: Frida Kahlo: Mexican, Surrealist, Self Portraits. Marc Chagall: Painter, Designer, Artist Modigliani: Artist, Elongated Faces/Masks Camille Pissarro: Father of Impressionism Designers: Calvin Klein Ralph Lauren Levi Strauss Kenneth Cole

Celebrate Jewish Americans who have helped weave the fabric of American history, culture and society.

Thousands of survivors, liberators, and their family members attended the Tribute to Survivors: A Reunion of a Special Family, held during the Museum's 10th anniversary.

Installation of From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide. As a living memorial, the Museum educates people about genocide after the Holocaust and inspires them to work to prevent it today.

20th Anniversary National Tribute to Holocaust Survivors and Eyewitnesses and National Tour To mark its 20th anniversary, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will hold a historic gathering of eyewitnesses to the Holocaust in Washington, DC. Thousands from across the country along with international delegations will come to honor survivors, pay tribute to the rescuers, and recognize those who fought to defeat tyranny—while affirming the importance of teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to new generations. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is also taking this unique moment in time to thank those whose support has made possible its national and global impact. The 20th Anniversary Tribute Dinner will be held on April 28, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center. A Museum open house will be held on April 29, 2013.

Stay up to date on all events, activities, and news about the 20th anniversary.

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World War II veterans who liberated the Nazi concentration camps tour the Permanent Exhibition. PHOTOS FROM US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Marathon Man (1976) Director: John Schlesinger Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Oliver, Roy Scheider, William Devane Awards: Won Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Synopsis: A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent.

Great Movies to Watch With celebrating Jewish Heritage during the month, check out some movies that feature specific themes actors and social issues

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Director: Norma Jewison Stars: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Rosalind Harris Awards: Won Golden Globe for Best Actor & Best Picture Synopsis: In pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish peasant must contend with marrying off his three daughters while antisemitic sentiment threatens his home.

How many Jews were killed during the Holocaust? The estimated number of Jewish fatalities during the Holocaust is usually given as between 5.1 and 6 million victims. However, despite the availability of numerous scholarly works and archival sources on the subject, Holocaust-related figures might never be definitively known. Furthermore, it is important to keep in mind that the available Holocaust statistics include a wide margin of error because: Not all victims of the Holocaust were registered. •  Countless records that did exist were

destroyed by the Nazis, or lost, burned, or damaged in military actions.

•  Records often contain fragmentary information, failing to include, for example, the victim's ethnic, national, or religious affiliation.

Before the Nazi takeover of power in 1933, Europe had a vibrant and mature Jewish culture. According to the American Jewish Yearbook, the Jewish population of Europe was about 9.5 million in 1933. By 1945, most European Jews, two out of every three, had been killed. Most of the surviving remnant of European Jewry decided to leave Europe. Hundreds of thousands established new lives in Israel, the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, South America, and South Africa.

Holocaust Museums honor as Survivors and Victims any persons, Jewish or non-Jewish, who were displaced, persecuted, or discriminated against due to the racial, religious, ethnic, social, and political policies of the Nazis and their collaborators between 1933 and 1945. The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. The Nazis, who came to power in Germany in January 1933, believed that Germans were "racially superior" and that the Jews, deemed "inferior," were an alien threat to the so-called German racial community. During the era of the Holocaust, German authorities also targeted other groups because of their perceived "racial inferiority”: Roma (Gypsies), the disabled, and some of the Slavic peoples (Poles, Russians, and others). Other groups were persecuted on political, ideological, and behavioral grounds, among them Communists, Socialists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and homosexuals. Plan a visit to a local museum near you: Holocaust Museum and Education Center (Terre Haute, IN) The Dallas Holocaust Museum (Dallas, TX) The Florida Holocaust Museum (St. Petersburg, FL) The Holocaust Memorial Center (Detroit, MI) The Museum of Tolerance (Los Angeles, CA) The Holocaust and Tolerance Museum (Chandler, Arizona, NV) Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (Skokie, IL) Holocaust Museum Houston (Houston, TX.) Holocaust Memorial of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA.) Holocaust Memorial (Milwaukee, WI) The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre (Montreal, Canada)

Pay Tribute Locally to Holocaust Survivors and Victims

Staff Management | SMX is teaming up with the Illinois Holocaust Museum, located in Skokie, IL (just 10-15 min away from downtown). During the month of September, employees of SM | SMX will be able to visit and tour the facility for a discounted price of $8.00. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, (847) 967-4800

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Mexican Independence Day Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated annually on September 16, on the anniversary of Grito de Dolores. Mexican Independence Day is one of the biggest holidays in Mexico, celebrating the day that Mexico gained independence as a country. In the year 1500, Spain conquered Mexico and named it New Spain. Life was hard under Spanish rule and many of the native Mexicans (Mayas and Aztecs) were forced into slavery. More than 300 years later, on September 16, 1810, a priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla started a revolt against the Spanish. The Spanish were finally defeated in 1821 and now Mexican Independence is celebrated every year to remember the beginning of the struggle for freedom. Much like the Fourth of July, people celebrate with food, songs, fireworks, and - of course - a day off school.

The Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum (LVM) is a cross-platform immersive education initiative based on bilingual mixed media experiences created to enhance visitor's knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Latino Cultural Heritage through innovative and engaging online experiences.

Latin Music Legends Forever Stamps Recognizing the impact of Latin music in America the Postal Service issued a Latin Music Legends (Forever) commemorative stamps. These stamps honor five key artists: Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland.

In 1978, a small group of Hispanic Members of Congress established the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) with the vision of bringing the promise of the American Dream to the next generation of Latinos. More than 30 years later their dream remains embedded in CHCI's programs, which today count with more than 5,400 alumni across the country who are Latino leaders in all sectors - public, private, and nonprofit. CHCI programs serve more than 1,500 young Latinos annually. Many are first in their family to go to college, and the majority comes from families with annual incomes below $30,000. CHCI's unique model of educational services and leadership development – promoting college readiness, supporting college attainment and providing direct access to the most powerful network of Latino leadership – helps ensure career success and has put thousands of young people on a pathway to achieving the American Dream. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch and George Lopez will be receiving the Medallion of Excellence Award this year. To learn more about CHCI and the upcoming heritage events, visit: www.chci.org

Diosa Costello is a trailblazing Latina entertainer who by the late 1930s was a well-known star in New York´s musical theater and cabaret scene. The National Museum of American History began recovering her legacy in 2006. In 2011, she donated her costumes and shared her story with curators Marvette Pérez, Dwight Bowers at the the Smithsonian Castle. Costello (b. 1917) began her career in Spanish Harlem and got her big break when she co-starred in producer-director George Abbot's 1939 Broadway musical Too Many Girls. Her support for the then-unknown Cuban entertainer Desi Arnaz resulted in a role that launched him in the U.S. Throughout her career she has appeared in Hollywood films such as They Met in Argentina and The Bullfighters; on Broadway, most notably as Bloody Mary in South Pacific; on music recordings; and alongside her husband, Cuban bandleader Pupi Campo. "Diosa Costello was more than a performer," said Pérez. "She was a producer, a club owner and, most significantly, a pioneer. As the first Latina on Broadway, she paved the way for other Latinos. One of the last remaining members of her generation, her story and her costumes speak to the Latino influence on American performing arts."

National Museum of American History Celebrated The Original Latin Bombshell

Diosa Costello

Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) Director: Alfredo De Villa Stars: Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Pena, John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing, Vanessa Ferlito Synopsis: A Hispanic movie filmed in Chicago follows a family's hardships during Christmas time. Their lives converge and old wounds begin to resurface as they try to make peace for the holidays.

Great Movies to Watch With celebrating Hispanic Heritage during the month, check out some movies that feature specific themes actors and social issues

American Me (1992) Director: Edward James Olmos Stars: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Danny De La Paz Synopsis: A Hispanic movie tracing the life of Santana, a criminal kingpin, from his life in the mean streets of L.A. to prison to his eventual release. Things get complicated when Santana begins to reconsider his lot in life after so many years in crime.

Created in 1997, the Smithsonian Latino Center works pan-institutionally with the entire network of Smithsonian museums, research centers, programs and almost 200 affiliates nationwide to ensure that Latino culture, achievement and contributions are celebrated and recognized. The Smithsonian Latino Center ensures that Latino contributions to the arts, sciences, and humanities are highlighted, understood, and advanced through the development and support of public programs, research, museum collections, and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution.

U.S. Postal Service’s Distinguished Americans Stamp Series Inducts José Ferrer in 2012 Ferrer (1912-1992) , whose career spanned the worlds of theater, film, television and music, is considered to be one of the most accomplished talents of his generation and the first Latino to win the Oscar for Best Actor. He won several Tony Awards for his work on stage and performed in more than 60 movies, garnering three Academy Award nominations. Arguably his most famous role was that of Cyrano de Bergerac for which he won both a Tony Award for Best Actor (1947) and the Oscar for Best Actor (1950) for his film portrayal of the same role. He remains one of the few actors to ever win both awards for playing the same character on stage and on film.

Legendary Hispanic Talent Honored on Forever Stamp

CHCI Celebrates 35 years of Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders

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Admiral, U.S. Navy: David G. Farragut. In 1866, he became the first U.S. naval officer ever to be awarded the rank of admiral. The first Hispanic American to become a four-star admiral was Horacio Rivero of Puerto Rico, in 1964. General, U.S. Army: Richard E. Cavazos, 1976. In 1982, he became the army's first Hispanic four-star general. Astronaut: Franklin Chang-Dìaz, 1986. He flew on a total of seven space-shuttle missions. The first female Hispanic astronaut was Ellen Ochoa, whose first of four shuttle missions was in 1991. Nobel Prize in Physics: Luiz Walter Alvarez, 1968, for discoveries about subatomic particles. Later, he and his son proposed the now-accepted theory that the mass dinosaur extinction was caused by a meteor impact. Pulitzer Prize for Fiction: Oscar Hijuelos, 1990, for his novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Nilo Cruz, 2003, for his play Anna in the Tropics. First Hispanic Opera Diva: Lucrezia Bori, who debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1912 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee: Carlos Santana, 1998. U.S. Attorney General: Alberto Gonzales, 2005 U.S. Supreme Court Justice: Sonia Sotomayor, 2009. She is also the third woman to hold the position.

On Sunday night, Jews will begin celebrating one of their most important religious holidays, Rosh Hashanah. It remembers the creation of the world. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means the "head of the year.” It is also called the Feast of the Trumpets. The blowing of a ram's horn, a shofar, proclaims Rosh Hashanah, and summons Jews to religious services. Jews used the ram's horn as a trumpet in Biblical times to announce the new moon, holidays, and war. Today, a variety of horns are used, including curved antelope horns. Traditional Jewish foods accompany Rosh Hashanah. Typically, a blessing will be said over two loaves of bread, known as “challah.” The round shape symbolizes a crown, a reminder of the kingship of God. Challah also stands for the circle of life, and the hope that our lives endure without end. Apples dipped in honey symbolize the hope for a "sweet year" ahead. Honey is spread on challah. Tzimmes, a mixture made from carrots, cinnamon, yams, prunes, and honey, is also traditional.

Rosh Hashanah is Jewish New Year Begins Sept. 16, 2012 Yom Kippur means the "Day of Atonement." That is, the day when we

try to make up for any wrong things we have done. It is a day of fasting which starts at sunset on the 10th of Tishrei and finishes when night falls on the 11th Tishrei. Yom Kippur is also called "The Sabbath of Sabbaths." It is the most holy day in the Jewish year. It is the day when God decides what will happen to every Jewish person in the year ahead. Yom Kippur is not like other special Jewish days. It does not remind us about something that happened to the Jewish people in our long history. Instead, it is all about each individual Jewish person's behavior. According to the famous Jewish writer Maimonides (the Rambam), we all have the choice of what kind of person we want to be. Just like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each person can choose to be evil or good. Judaism teaches us that we have the power to decide which path we take. Every person makes mistakes. We may even commit sins from time to time. Yom Kippur gives us the chance to ask forgiveness and make up for our sins. On the days leading up to Yom Kippur we can ask forgiveness from people for anything we have done that has caused them sadness or harm. On Yom Kippur itself, we can confess our sins to God and pray for His forgiveness. On Yom Kippur: •  It is considered a mitzvah (commandment) to eat well

on the day before Yom Kippur. •  It is custom to wear white. Women wear white clothes

and men may wear a kittel (long white garment). •  Jews do not wear leather shoes and women do not wear makeup,

put on oil or perfume. •  On Yom Kippur Jewish adults fast, no eating or drinking. Anyone over

the age of Bar or Bat Mitzvah (13 years for boys and 12 years for girls) is considered and adult and expected to fast for the whole day.

Yom Kippur September 25-26, 2012

Feast of the Trumpets remembers world's creation. Rosh Hashanah is a time for personal introspection and prayer.

Oscar, Best Actor: José Ferrer, 1950, Cyrano de Bergerac Oscar, Best Supporting Actress: Rita Moreno, 1961, West Side Story Oscar, Best Supporting Actor: Anthony Quinn, 1952, Viva Zapata!. Star of a Network Television Show: Desi Arnaz, 1952, I Love Lucy. Broadcaster of the Year: Geraldo Rivera, 1971 Hall of Fame Inductee: Roberto Clemente, 1973. He was also the first Hispanic player to serve on the Players Association Board and to reach 3,000 hits. Team Owner: Arturo "Arte" Moreno bought the Anaheim Angels in 2003, becoming the first Hispanic owner of any major U.S. sports franchise. In 2005, he renamed it the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Football Hall of Fame Inductee: Tom Fears, 1970. He also became the first Hispanic American head coach in 1967. LPGA Hall of Fame Inductee: Nancy López, 1987. In 1978, she became the first player to have won the the Rookie of the Year Award, Player of the Year Award, and Vare Trophy in the same season. Heavyweight boxing champ: John Ruiz, 2001, defeating Evander Holyfield First Supermodel: Christy Turlington

Famous Firsts by Hispanic Americans Hispanic-American politicians, baseball players, and more