Cultural Awareness Participation
Cultural Awareness Participation
Royal American proudly recognizes cultural heritage and observances throughout the year on The Dispatch.
Our team represents many cultures and traditions, and we want to continue expanding our cultural awareness efforts.
If any of the observances listed below are meaningful to you and you’d like to share your story, please email ace@royalamerican.com.
Even small stories help us learn from one another and reflect the diversity that makes our team stronger.
Stories may include:
- A tradition you celebrate
- What a heritage month means to you personally
- A custom, food, holiday, or value passed through your family
- How your background influences your perspective or values at work
Participation can be:
- A short blurb (3–5 sentences)
- A photo (optional)
We’ll work with you to ensure your story is shared in a way you’re comfortable with. Thank you for sharing your culture and helping strengthen our team through diverse perspectives.
2026 Cultural & Heritage Awareness Months
| Month | Cultural & Heritage Recognition Months |
| February | Black History Month |
| March | Irish American Heritage Month |
| April | Arab American Heritage Month |
| May | Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month |
| June | Caribbean American Heritage Month Pride Month |
| July | Disability Pride Month |
| September | Hispanic Heritage Month (Cont. in OCT) |
| October | Italian American Heritage Month German American Heritage Month |
| November | Native American / American Indian Heritage Month |
For as long as I can remember I was told my father’s English roots were from Australia, immigrated to colonize Georgia. Not so fast!
After some digging, I found that we were more so “Scottish” from the Argyll Islands and sailed to America settling the Carolinas in the 1750s, likely participating in the American Revolution. Settling through the Carolinas and Tennessee, and also Georgia. The Australia part was true however, I kidded my Dad that he was likely descendent from thieves and convicts sent to Australia. Probably not but his reaction was always fun to watch…
In the early 1800s when Mexico was offering land in Texas, my family was part of the original 300 of Stephen F. Austin settlements, in the present day Milam County. There was a town named after my descendants, Millerton. While it is no longer exists, I do remember going to the town cemetery. That’s all that remains. We were “Mexican Citizens” at that point. History showed many of my relatives fought in the Texas Revolution. One Miller is named in the combatants that died in the Alamo. After the Texas Revolution, we were then “Texicans” from the Republic of Texas. Quite by accident I was walking around in London and found the “Texas Embassy”. The building was from the 1840s.. A “wow” moment for me.
Texas is a unique culture, a blend of German, Czechs, Mexican, Scottish, English and many more cultures. It is a place like no other, all Coexisting as one. I am proud to be a Texan…