Hasan Davis, a noted Kentucky poet, scholar, storyteller, youth advocate, and Chautauquan portrays

Black History Live - FREE

ANGUS AUGUSTUS BURLEIGH
Slave, Civil War Soldier, Educator

__________________________________________________

EVERYBODY WELCOME: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE AND DIVERSITY 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIRE FESTIVAL

A Free Family Event featuring diverse performers, artisans, craftsman, activities, experiences, food and fun throughout the day. Enjoy an authentic Japanese Fire Festival with Fujiyoshida Taiko Drummers, Lighting of the Taimatsu pyres, Japanese cultural offerings, and much more!

Community Art Initiative: Kimono Art Panels - Local artists are invited to produce works of art from a Kimono shaped base to be offered for sale at auction to help fund this community celebration. Sponsor a kimono to support Everybody Welcome™: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity, Fire Festival - 50th Anniversary Sister Cities Celebration with Fujiyoshida, Japan. Click here for brochure

WWW.CSFIREFESTIVAL.COM

__________________________________________________

CSDF 2012 PROGRAMS

__________________________________________________

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BREAKING BREAD, BUILDING BRIDGES

is a Colorado Springs Diversity Forum dialogue series. Dialogue assumes that many people have pieces of the puzzle. Dialogue is also described as civil discourse, "the language of dispassionate objectivity", and ... it requires respect of the other participants. It neither diminishes the other's moral worth, nor questions their good judgment; it avoids hostility, direct antagonism, or excessive persuasion; it requires modesty and an appreciation for the other participant's experiences. Kenneth J. Gergen

Participate in conversations among people from a variety of backgrounds and experience shared over dinner! Topics which tend to generate a variety of opinions are discussed with the support of ground rules and a neutral facilitator. Several groups are formed each quarter and will commit to meeting 5 times in the following 6 months to engage in respectful dialog. NEXT SESSION BEGINS APRIL 26th DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

__________________________________________________

CSDF acts to identify, cultivate, and convene community-focused stakeholders to connect spheres of influence and promote a shared vision for our community. We believe that a healthy community requires an inclusive climate built on a foundation of trust and respect for individual assets, talents, and perspectives. Diversity and inclusion add significant value to our organizations and community by maximizing everyone's contribution to a shared quality of life. We serve both as an information repository and as a communication and education resource.

THANK YOU CSDF MEMBERS, SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS!

Together in 2011 we accomplished the following activities to support our mission to connect, include, engage

Read about it

__________________________________________________

CONGRATULATIONS CSDF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARDS WINNERS

Thank you to our Judges!Cathy Casey, Claims Supervisor,AAA NCNU; Kelley Hicks, HR Generalist, Helix Energy Solutions Group; Dr. Amy Kahn, Director of Diversity, University of the Rockies; John Kominicki , Publisher, Long Island Business Journal; Darryl Miller, Assistant Director, UCCS Matrix Center for Social Equality and Inclusion, Linda Navarro, Reporter, The Gazette ; Jennifer Pereira Ilarraza, Claims Supervisor, California State Automobile NCNU Insurance Exchange/ Toastmasters ;Rosana Ramponi, Spanish Services and Interpretations - Translations, PRONTOCOM Realty; and Mirta Walker, MBA, Corporate Diversity Consultant.

Thank you to our Keynote Speaker: DR. JANDEL ALLEN-DAVIS,
Vice President of Government and External Relations for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado.

These prestigious awards are given to businesses and organizations in the Pikes Peak Region that demonstrate and promote diversity and inclusion in both their internal operations and external civic engagement. Standards of excellence will include highly inclusive organizational policies and benefits, as well as commitment to diversity training, education, and volunteerism on all levels of operation.

__________________________________________________

If you attended Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity please take a few minutes to complete our survey. We use statistical data to apply for funding for this programming. Thank you for your help. When you have completed the survey click the back button to return to the page. Click here to take survey