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For Day 6 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, check out “The Normalization of Book Banning: Banned in the USA, 2024 – 2025”.

The article focuses on book censorship in the U.S., often targeting diverse voices. pen.org/report/the-n...
The Normalization of Book Banning
PEN America found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.
pen.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
For Day 5 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch “Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation.”

A diverse panel offers candid perspectives on the roots of colorism and its impact today.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzn2...
Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation | VICE Debates
YouTube video by VICE
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February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, IATSE was proud to be represented at the 2026 @aflcio.org MLK Civil & Human Rights Conference in Baltimore, joining union members & labor leaders to honor our history and fight for economic & racial justice. Shout out to the talented Local 19 crew!
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that equality cannot exist in fragments. A society cannot proudly defend political rights while overlooking or denying the economic conditions every human being needs to live with dignity.

Full Statement: iatse.co/mlk2026
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Join us Monday, 11/24 @12 PM EST for our webinar, “This Land is Whose Land? A Brief History of Native American Tribal Sovereignty in the United States.”

Register now: iatse.co/tribalsovereignty
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied? In just 90 minutes you can learn about 5 easily accessible tools to safely intervene without worrying about retaliation.

Register here for the upcoming course, tomorrow, October 17th, 11am – 12:30pm ET: btshelp.org/bystander
Bystander Intervention Webinar - Behind the Scenes
Mental health and suicide prevention resources including crisis lines, therapist finders, support for alcohol, drugs and other substance misuse, eating disorders, and dealing with depession, anxiety a...
btshelp.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay — celebrating the strength, creativity, and history of Indigenous peoples and communities whose stories continue to shape our nation.

Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day - IATSE
Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous people and communities. These communities, made up of the original ...
iatse.net
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). Established in 2021, the day honours residential school survivors and First Nations, Inuit & Métis families. A time for reflection, reconciliation & commemoration.

Read more: iatse.co/truthreconciliationday
September 30 is National Truth & Reconciliation Day in Canada - IATSE
September 30th is recognized as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (a.k.a. Orange Shirt Day) in Canada. Established as a federal statutory holiday in 2021, the day honours the history […]
iatse.co
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Hispanic & Latinx members power our industry with creativity, skill & solidarity—on the job & in the community. We celebrate their contributions this #HispanicHeritageMonth & beyond.

Read full statement here: iatse.co/hhm
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S and Latin American Heritage Month in Canada - IATSE
Every year, from September 15 – October 15 we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. During October, Canada celebrates Latin American Heritage Month. Together, these observances honor...
iatse.co
September 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, observed annually on June 21st, serves as a significant occasion to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.

To read the full statement, go here: iatse.co/canada
June 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
To read the full statement, go to: iatse.co/juneteenth2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM