Special Observances

On 2/20, the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and Blacks In Government (BIG) celebrated African American History Month with Sec. Brouillette.

On Jan. 22, we held a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. featuring Secretary Dan Brouillette.

On Nov 14, the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity celebrated National Native American Heritage Month with speakers and a musical performance.

On Oct 31, the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity hosted a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month with guest speakers.

On Oct 8, the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and CALDOE celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a keynote, panel and musical performances.

On June 19, DOE celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month with a panel on inclusivity in the workplace.

On May 7, 2019, DOE honored Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the media and arts.

On March 20, Secretary Rick Perry, NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty and a panel of distinguished women celebrated Women's History Day.

On February 27, Secretary Rick Perry and Secretary Ben Carson participated in a fireside chat celebrating National African American History Month.

DOE celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special event hosted by the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity on January 23, 2018.

DOE Celebrates 2018 Native American Heritage Month on November 29, 2018.

The Department of Energy held its annual special emphasis observance recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month program, Oct 23, 2018

The Department of Energy held its annual special emphasis observance recognizing Hispanic Heritage on October 4, 2018.

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, the Keynote Speaker, Melody C. Bell, shared her own thoughts and perspectives on leadership and success.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and in special commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his passing, the Office of Economic Impact and Divers