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More than 7,000 youth and adults participated in an American Conference on Diversity program or event this past year. American Conference on Diversity programs educate and empower individuals and groups to help promote understanding and respect among diverse peoples and help create inclusive communities. Your support will help the American Conference on Diversity continue to provide programs that promote understanding and respect among all. We hope that you will continue to join us on our journey to value diversity, educate leaders and promote respect.
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Dec. 2011
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SOCIAL JUSTICE MILESTONES
Jan. 5 New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act signed into law; the provisions of this law took effect on September 1
Jan. 17 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Martin Luther King, Jr federal holiday
Sept 11 10th year anniversary of "9-11"
Sept 20 Enactment of the legislation to repeal the 17-year old law, "don't ask - don't tell," which banned openly gay men, lesbians and bisexuals from military service.
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This Year in Social Justice
Our lives are filled with milestones: birthdays, weddings, first dates, graduation, first day of school, first day on the job and so many others. Many are personal and special to us bringing treasured memories.
As a society, though, we have milestones as well; some joyous; some historic; some momentous; some tragic and often they leave indelible marks on our psyches and on our lives, creating impact on many of us or just, perhaps, for smaller groups of us.
Looking back on the year 2011 we saw the anniversary of many milestones with a social justice impact. The list above gives a brief snapshot of how social justice issues impact our lives from bullying to terrorism to the continued recognition of a national legend to the repeal of "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" legislation.
Social Justice - the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within a society - brings forth many issues which are part of the fabric of our lives. Some ignore the impact of social justice in our lives but matters of equity and fairness touch our lives in many ways - in our classrooms; our housing; where and how we shop; where and how and if we enjoy recreation; in our workplaces and many more.
Some people choose to ignore these issues or dismiss them, but we suggest that is shortsighted given the changing demographics in our state. Today, New Jersey is 40% diverse according to the Census. Issues of fairness and advantage vs. disadvantage continue to come to the forefront because we are so diverse. America is diverse as well and both state and nation struggle to find the balance of a free and fair society for all.
That's why it's important to look back occasionally and see just how far we've come on these issues; so we can measure our progress and begin to chart a course for the future.
After all, our Pledge of Allegiance does say "with liberty and justice for all."
Diane
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American Conference on Diversity programs make an impact!
"This program was extremely effective in raising awareness and understanding of the impact culture and diversity have on the delivery of healthcare."
"Should be mandatory training for all healthcare professionals."
Program participants, Oct. 28 American Conference on Diversity Healthcare Cultural Competency Train the Trainer Program
Outstanding conference, the delivery of the info by presenters was fantastic, I left with increased knowledge and it also provided me with new insights."
Program participant, Nov. 4 American Conference on Diversity Conference Improving the Quality & Safety of Care for Diverse Patient Populations
Participants in panel, Providing Care Inclusive of Diverse Faith Traditions
Left to right: Tabiri M. Chukunta, D.Min., Director of Community Outreach, Saint Peter's Healthcare System; Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Shira Ruskay Center of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, New York City; Sofia Dasti, MD, Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Services, Rovert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton and member of the Muslim Life Program, Princeton University; and Michael D. Greene, MBA, Operations/Finance, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Afro-Caribbean Traditions.
Funded by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, these two programs are American Conference on Diversity initiatives to close NJ's health disparities gap. Through the multiple years American Conference on Diversity has been a Horizon Foundation for New Jersey grant recipient, staff of more than 40% of NJ hospitals has participated in an American Conference on Diversity healthcare cultural competency program. We're pleased to share the The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey has funded us to continue these initiatives in 2012.
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| RECENT EVENTS |
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11th Annual American Conference on Diversity Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference, Nov. 18, 2011, held at Rutgers University, Newark Campus: "A Dream Deferred? Black and Latino Males in College and the Workplace."
Left to Right: Debra Walker McCall, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Rutgers University- Newark; Diane Hill, Assistant Chancellor for University-Community Partnerships, Rutgers University- Newark; Diane Schwartz, President & CEO American Conference on Diversity; Dr. Carlos Hernandez, President, New Jersey City University; Dr. Edythe Abdullah, President Essex County College; Camilia M. Valdez, Esq. Passaic County Prosecutor; Dr. Clement Alexander Price, Rutgers-Newark and Keynote Speaker; Dr. Eugene Cornacchia, President, Saint Peter's College and Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Vice President of Programs, American Conference on Diversity
Annual Atlantic County Chapter Humanitarian Awards Dinner, Dec. 1, 2011, at the Atlantic City Country Club
Left to Right: Claudia Ratzlaff, President & CEO, The Women's Center; Tamu King Lewis, Therapist, The Women's Center; Henrietta Wallace Shelton, Founder & President, The Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.; Eric Reynolds, Atlantic County Chapter Board Member and Dinner Co-Chair; Dr. Jon M. Regis, Reliance Medical Group; Vincent J. Papaccio, Senior Vice President, Reliance Medical Group; Maria I. Torres, Atlantic County Chapter Board Member & Dinner Co-Chair; and Donna Nelson Lee, Chair Atlantic County Chapter. (See our Photo Gallery more more photos from this event.)
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"It was life changing and something I will always remember."
These are the words of an American Conference on Diversity Lead for Diversity student delegate describing her experience. You can help create more life changing experiences and create a diverse and inclusive New Jersey. DONATE NOW and help American Conference on Diversity continue to deliver programs that make an impact and change lives.
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| UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS |
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| DIVERSITY STRIDE - MAY 20, 2012 | |
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN NEW JERSEY!
May 20, 2012
Liberty State Park
Register your team online today!
Join us at 2012 Kick off Events!
Kick-off Breakfast
January 25, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Culinary Conference Center at Hudson County Community College
Kick-off Luncheon
March 15, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Liberty House Restaurant
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American Conference on Diversity
Diane Schwartz, President & CEO
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