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November - Cultural Diversity

We've heard a lot about Cultural Diversity in our society lately. Have you ever considered what it means to you? Does it mean Taco Tuesday? Photo shoots at mural walls throughout the different wards of HTX? Does it mean visiting other countries, learning some history & language and enjoying the authentic food? Or is it something on a much more personal level where actual people of other cultures intersect with your life in a way where you're not out "visiting" their culture, but you're allowing them to move in & live with you in your heart and mind?

The truth of the matter is Cultural Diversity is strikingly beautiful and tragically ugly at the same time. There is nothing more harmonious than a diverse group of people who truly accept and care for one another, no matter the typical details people tend to get sticky about. Sadly, many times people fail to see the beauty of diversity, thus creating the ugly.

In November, we aim to disentangle what the broad term of Cultural Diversity means to each of us on a personal level, and how we can connect what we learn about it in such a manner that leaves us well-equipped to develop strong friendships with anyone, from any culture. 

Our Nov. 16th webinar panel will define and discuss the following topics:

  • Privilege
  • Equity Gap
  • Bias
  • Microaggressions
  • Cultural Appropriation
  • No Place for Hate Initiative
Uneasiness is an opportunity for both personal and collective gain. These are not simple conversation topics which is precisely why we must discuss them. We hope you'll join us.

Webinar:
Monday, 11/16 - 8PM

Twitter Chat:
Monday, 11/30 - 8PM

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Books:

  


We are better together,
Ms. Schilling & Ms. Adelman

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