National Decency Day
On May 14th, National Decency Day honors the basic level of civility that every American deserving. DECENCY is a non-partisan grassroots movement established to instill decency in everyday life – in both talks and actions. The movement aims to encourage schools and local community groups to embrace DECENCY and incorporate it into both curriculum plans and service projects by raising the profile.
It's all about decency: decency is all about:
Active listening Better understanding Compassion
Decency gives us the opportunity to be better role models for our children. We are leading by example if we can all be courteous with one another.
How to celebrate #nationaldecencyday
On National Decency Day, mindfully listen when someone is talking to you. Appreciate another person's point of view, and the respect will be returned. Act and respond with civility.
- "What does Decency mean to you?" says the author. "What does Decency mean to you?" says the speaker
- Order DECENCY buttons and stickers to wear and share are available in order to order and post
- Encourage your school or local association to become a DECENCY partner
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalDecencyDay to post
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History of national decency Day has influenced national decency day
In 2019, Lisa Cholnoky, a New York City-based parent and graphic designer, established National Decency Day, a discussion that began two years ago inspired by her inspiration. The day addresses the divisive public discourse around her, both in the news and on social media. Cholnoky, determined to make a difference, set out to bring decency back to everyday conversations and activities. Cholnoky invented the DECENCY button and wore it every day. The impact was immediate; the message was contagious.
In July 2017, DECENCY and 535 DECENCY buttons were sent to every member of the US Congress in July 2017. On the floor of the United States House of Representatives in September 2017, DECENCY was acknowledged, urging both sides to reach across the aisle with civility and serve as role models for us all.
Since then, two schools in the country have integrated DECENCY into their curricula. They've also joined their local communities in the movement. Schools can energize students of all ages to treat everyone with respect and master the art of listening.
The movement aims to encourage more participants to embrace DECENCy and weave it into both curriculum plans and service projects by raising the funds.
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