Past Events
May 26, 2010
The Diversity Center Day at Progressive Field
In an effort to "Fill the House for Charity," The Diversity Center Day at Progressive Field sold discounted tickets to businesses, organizations and baseball enthusiasts. This event brings community members of all backgrounds together for a fun day at the ball park! See event details.
May 1, 2010
Annual Walk, Rock & Run
The Diversity Walk, Rock & Run unifies communities across Northeast Ohio while raising awareness of diversity issues. Proceeds directly support The Diversity Center's in-school programming in nine Northeast Ohio counties. Over 25,000 students in 150 schools learn how to become leaders and positive change agents in their schools See event details.
March 11, 2009
Coming to America:
A look at the Immigrant Experience
At The Diversity Center's Spring Middle School Conference, students discussed the immigrant experience in the United States, learned about cultural tradtions from other countries and heard personal stories from immigrants on why they came to the United States. Educators attending the program discussed immigration within the context of student achievement and the development of school communities, discussed tools and strategies to empower their students and fellow staff members and were provided with activities and resources to be used througout the school year.
Spring 2008
Living Voices
This innovative combination of video and an interactive performer allowed over 90 school groups across Northeast Ohio to experience American history through the eyes of young people, whether as a new immigrant to America, a Holocaust victim, or as a suffragist. The Diversity Center, along with the Hershey Foundation and the Jewish Community Federation brought this popular series into town based on the program's success in prior years. See event details
Educator Series:
Count Me In: Diversity, Multiculturalism,and Inclusion in Education
Northeast Ohio educators participated in an innovative series of interactive workshops that informed them about the newest research in multicultural and inclusive learning. Participants had the opportunity to engage in dialogue about diversity and obtain skills and strategies to create more equitable learning environments at their school. The event was presented in collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center. See event details
Cultural Competency in Healthcare Series
In order to address the health disparities that disproportionately impact minorities and the underprivileged, The Aetna Foundation generously funded a three part workshop series on Cultural Competency in Healthcare in the spring of 2008.
Each half-day workshop trained healthcare professionals about knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding cultural competency, and included a keynote speaker, an interactive breakout session led by The Diversity Center staff, and a patient testimonial.
See event details
October 17, 2007
Acting Black.
Acting White.
The Diversity Center brought together Cleveland area high school students for an NPR 90.3 WCPN town hall forum. This live on-air discussion focused on the controversial issue of blacks "acting white" and whites "acting black." Listen here...
May 30, 2007
Cultural Competency in Mental Healthcare Seminar
Over 150 participants enjoyed a full day of workshops, speeches and a panel, all on issues of implementing cultural competency in their practice of mental healthcare.
Dr. Heather Hall, MD, gave an informative keynote address and Lt. Governor Lee Fisher presented an inspiring luncheon speech. Workshops were facilitated by trained The Diversity Center staff, allowing participants to interact around issues of diversity, inclusion, assumptions, and other issues tied into the overarching theme of cultural competency in mental health.
Testimonial speakers shared stories from the consumer's perspective, of their experiences with cultural incompetency, and panelists answered questions about how practical ways to implement cultural competency skills in the organization.
