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September 15th marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. Hispanic culture is deeply ingrained not only in American society as a whole, but in our local community. New Jersey is one of 13 States in the nation with a Hispanic-American population of over 1 million. As the largest ethnic minority group in the US of roughly 62 million people, it's no surprise that Hispanic-American culture is prominent and thriving today. There is a rich history of influential figures that have helped integrate Hispanic culture into American life, both past and present. This month, Bowman & Company LLP encourages you to join us in celebration of Hispanic-American culture & achievement.

Today is Monday, June 20th, 2022. On this day, America will observe Juneteenth as a federally recognized holiday for the second year in our nation's history. But for millions of Americans, this holiday has been an integral part of celebrating freedom and independence long before it was federally acknowledged. This commemorative holiday is a reminder that not only did our ancestors fight foreign powers to earn our freedom; we had to fight ourselves. And in quite possibly the greatest understatement in our nation's history, it was NOT without sacrifice, violence, and resistance.

Bowman understands the importance of making a local impact; we serve hardworking business owners, local governments, and individuals in our community every day. We know that the services we provide impact thousands of lives, even those who might not even know who we are. We see our entire surrounding community as stakeholders who are impacted by our actions, and we uphold the highest standards of service, professionalism, and care to satisfy those stakeholders. It is critical to our success that we realize that our community - the people we employ, serve, and impact - is an incredibly diverse group. It is equally as critical to the success of our community that their businesses are supportive of the very people they serve. This is why Bowman is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only during Pride Month, but every single day. We want to make an impact where it matters most: home.

In the United States, May is recognized as Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Month. The goal of this month long celebration of heritage is to acknowledge the contributions of Asian & Pacific Islander Americans to the culture and achievements of this country.

With the continued goal of broadening our perspective of life, Bowman & Company LLP encourages everyone to learn about autism and support those who are either directly or indirectly impacted by it.

The month of March is recognized as women’s history month. The achievements of women are not just beneficial to women, but to all of us. The world we live in today would be unrecognizable, incomplete, and impossible without these achievements. During this time – and in all times - Bowman & Company LLP is proud to celebrate prominent women of the past & present.

The national celebration of Black History Month spans from February 1st - March 1st of each year. During this past month, we have recognized and honored the hardships, triumphs, and contributions of African Americans. This past month we have celebrated the heritage and rich and mellifluous culture shared by this community.

National Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month is observed from September 15^th to October 15^th of each year. This 30-day period serves as a time to cherish the histories, traditions, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Bowman is proud to celebrate Juneteenth and honor the history of June 19th, 1865. Juneteenth is a day of reflection and pride that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.

As Nikki Hiltz once said, "inspiring the next generation to be proud of who they are starts with showing them how." At Bowman, we are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebration of PRIDE Month!