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Upcoming Events
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Jan. 25, 2012
Diversity Stride Kick-Off Breakfast
For program details, click on program name or scroll to bottom of newsletter
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Upcoming Holidays & Festivals
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Jan. 23 CHINESE and VIETNAMESE (Tet) NEW YEAR
Feb. 4 MAWLID AL NABI (Muslim)
Feb. 5 FOUR CHAPLAINS' SUNDAY
Feb. 15 NIRVANA DAY (Buddhist)
Feb. 19-25 BROTHERHOOD SISTERHOOD WEEK
Feb. 20 PRESIDENTS' DAY
Feb. 22 ASH WEDNESDAY/LENT BEGINS (Protestant, Roman Catholic)
Feb. 26 March 1 AYYAM-I-HA (Baha'i)
Feb. 27 LENT BEGINS
(Christian Orthodox)
Visit our website to download our INTERFAITH CALENDAR, which provides 2012 holidays and festivals and their explanation.
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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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Jan. 2012
Information from IN BRIEF may be used in other publications provided that American Conference on Diversity is appropriately acknowledged
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Diversity Education & Training
Research on multicultural education has demonstrated the effectiveness of programs explicitly addressing identity development and perception among youth and programs that engage youth in experiential workshops and open dialogue have shown positive changes in students' perceptions of others, academic achievement and self-esteem. (Wilcox, 1998;Trusty, 1996; Gordon, 2005)
"For diverse students to learn from each other and become culturally competent citizens and leaders of a diverse democracy, institutions of higher education have to go beyond simply increasing enrollment of students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. These institutions must also attend to both the quality of campus racial climate and actual interactions among diverse students." (Gurin, Nagda, Lopez, 2003)
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Educating & Empowering
Last year, 7,000 adults and youth directly experienced the work of the American Conference on Diversity - 25,000 more through Action Plans impacting schools and communities.
We are proud of what we do - the teachers we work with; the schools we partner with; the students who learn what it means to be a leader in diverse groups; the health professionals who explore cultural differences as they work to provide the best in patient care; and the business leaders who continue to invite us back into their workplaces to explore and enhance the role of diversity in their employee working groups and business goals.
Here are some of their reactions.
In Their Own Words . . .
"I am so glad I got the chance to open up and see the actual world around me. I will forever remember every new lesson I have learned here." Cassie Petty, 2011 Lead for Diversity Delegate
"I honestly never stopped to make a connection between bias and bullying. This workshop raised my awareness 100%." NJ Educator, December, 2011 Educator's Institute Workshop
"This session was a comfortable class setting that made you think about your own actions and how others perceive them." Christine Laurence, Director's Assistant, CRODA
"This leadership training session reminded me of "my filters" coming from a place of "advantage. Also, it goes beyond just our business world." Matt Voelker Territorial Vice President, Prudential
"This program was extremely effective in raising awareness and understanding of the impact culture and diversity have on the delivery of healthcare." Daisy Chan, Director, Communications, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
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American Conference on Diversity programs make an impact!
"I cannot begin to thank you for allowing our school to participate in the Dr. MLK Breakfast. The event gives students the opportunity to meet youth from neighboring schools in a non-competitive and supportive environment, as well as, give them the opportunity to articulate their individual perspectives on diversity. I particularly enjoyed this year's keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. James Coaxum. His speech was encouraging, uplifting and really inspired me to think about my role in finishing the job of Dr. King. Thanks again for everything!"
Tanya Cain, Atlantic City High School Guidance Counselor
Student Panelists
Annual Atlantic County Chapter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood/Sisterhood Breakfast (1/17/12)
Click here to read the students thoughts about Dr. King's statement: "Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
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American Conference on Diversity has recently been awarded the following grants
- The Horizon Foundation for NJ - funding Nov. 2, 2012 Healthcare Cultural Competency Train the Trainer program and Nov. 15, 2012 Health Equity Conference
- Wells Fargo Foundation -supporting three Educators' Institute Programs in 2012: March 5, May 11 and June 26-29.
- Victoria Foundation - supporting Newark high school participation in Lead for Diversity (summer 2012)
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| UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS |
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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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| DIVERSITY STRIDE - MAY 20, 2012 | |
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN NEW JERSEY!
May 20, 2012
Liberty State Park
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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