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April 2020
Community Roundtable Discussion
Topic: Supporting Unhoused Individuals During the Pandemic Location: Zoom meeting Date: April 17, 2020 Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. How does someone “shelter in place” if they do not have a “place” to go? How can someone follow health department recommendations of frequent hand-washing if they do not have access to clean, running water? Despite already facing many of these challenges prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, people who are unhoused may now be finding those difficulties are now exacerbated due to…
Find out more »July 2021
2021 D&I Seminar Series: Seminar 1
Topic: The Power of Reclaiming (the last year or so…) Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Zoom Speaker: Kateryna Barnes Kateryna Barnes, MA, LPC, NCC is a board-certified, licensed professional counselor in the states of South Carolina and Missouri. As a mental health practitioner, Mrs. Barnes has focused her training and professional experience on the treatment of trauma. Kateryna Barnes holds several leading certifications in the field of trauma therapy, which reflect her focus on neuro-biological and psychosocial impacts…
Find out more »August 2021
2021 D&I Seminar Series: Seminar 2
Topic: “Having blue hair doesn’t make you unprofessional.” Let’s chat about professionalism. Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Zoom Speakers: Félipe Martínez Brittini Gray | InPower Institute Objectives: Understand how “professionalism” is a social construct and based in white supremacy. Learn how the standard image of a professional creates barriers to inclusivity at work. Examine ways of combatting the bias of professionalism. Discuss how professionalism has changed over the years. Register Today:
Find out more »September 2021
From Policy to Daily Life: Understanding the Effects of Anti-Muslim Racism and Structural Islamophobia
Topic: From Policy to Daily Life: Understanding the Effects of Anti-Muslim Racism and Structural Islamophobia Date: Wednesday, September 15 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Cost: Free DAP is excited to release the 2021-2022 Interfaith Calendar! DAP builds this calendar to help support communities working to normalize and consider all religions, faith-based traditions, and spiritualities. DAP envisions this calendar being utilized to create inclusive spaces wherever they may be. As a part of the calendar release, DAP will also be hosting a free workshop exploring…
Find out more »April 2022
Community Session: Let’s Lean on Each Other
You’re invited! Let’s Lean on Each Other events are designed with all of us in mind as we navigate the year together. We know that current events take a toll on our mental health, along with ongoing stress, and the times that are hardest are when we most need to be in community with one another. We hope you’ll join DAP and our facilitators for a free community session to share feelings, thoughts, and best practices, and to enjoy each…
Find out more »March 2023
2023 D&I Seminar 1: DEI Mythbusting
The field of diversity, equity, and inclusion is continually growing and changing, and differentiating what is helpful vs. harmful in the midst of fast-moving information can be challenging. Fact can all too easily morph into myth. In this seminar, we will unpack pervasive DEI myths and in doing so reflect on how these myths can influence your organizational culture. Examples of common misconceptions are that DEI only benefits minoritized people, that DEI is the same as affirmative action, and more.…
Find out more »June 2023
12th Annual Diversity Summit
Like you, Diversity Awareness Partnership knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts require sustained energy and an unshakable belief in our own power to create meaningful change. Join us in person at the Hyatt Regency on June 14, 2023 for our 12th Annual Diversity Summit, as we remind ourselves of everything we are capable of when we work together as co-conspirators. Gathering together, we will push urgent conversations forward and address timely questions such as: how can we best support the people around us in our constantly-evolving world?…
Find out more »August 2023
D&I Seminar 2 – Beyond Buzzwords: Connecting DEI Terminology to Action
As dialogue around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging becomes more widespread, understanding related terminology is more crucial than ever. Expanding our shared vocabularies makes space for learning, sharing, understanding, and acting on the important truths within people’s lived experiences. In this seminar, we head back to the basics to expand your DEI glossary and revitalize buzzwords that are commonly misunderstood. Participants will leave with strategies to define and explain essential concepts like privilege, diversity, pronouns, and prejudice. Participants will also…
Find out more »Gender Inclusion in the Workplace: Advocacy for Ourselves and Each Other
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Heydays HQ Cost: Free for DAP Connect Members, $15 for Non-Members In this session, participants will gain a broad understanding of how gender bias and inequity manifests in the workplace and will take away practical tools to foster gender inclusive spaces, as well strategies for self-advocacy and allyship. Click Here to Register
Find out more »September 2023
Let’s Lean on Each Other Community Session
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Cost: Free You’re invited! Let’s Lean on Each Other events are designed with all of us in mind as we navigate stressful times together. We know that current events take a toll on our mental health, and the periods that are hardest are when we most need to be in community with one another. We hope you’ll join DAP for a community session to share feelings, thoughts, and best practices, and to enjoy…
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