Martin Luther
King, Jr. Breakfast
Held the third Monday in January, this annual event draws hundreds to
celebrate diversity.
After breakfast, participants join the county-wide MLK march.
Reservations can be made through the City of Centerville at 433-7151.
Council
Education
The Council Education initiative provides ongoing diversity and
multicultural education to its own members as well as the community via:
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Community Forum Series,
featuring guest presenters to speak on specific races, religions and
other timely topics
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International Family
Night Out, highlighting the customs, food and other aspects of a
specific culture
Business Education
Attraction and retention of a diverse workforce is key to diversity.
Participation in Chamber of Commerce events and networking opportunities
on diversity-related business practices are just a few ways the Council
encourages a diverse workforce.
Community Projects
Projects are planned annually to promote awareness and inclusiveness
throughout the community. Ongoing projects include:
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Quarterly Diversity
Calendar, highlighting cultural and religious events in the
community
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Recipes Project, collecting and
sharing recipes that represent our community's ethnic, religious, and
national heritage. Learn how you can contribute to this community-wide
project, or simply download some delicious recipes to try at home!
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Baskets of
diversity-related picture books delivered to area preschools to
promote diversity at an early age
George C. Cooper Diversity Award
Named after founding member of the Diversity Council and lifelong
diversity activist George C. Cooper, this award honors individuals
and/or organizations that embody diversity and promote it within the
community. The first ever award was
presented in 2005 to Randall Eldridge, Manager of the Centerville Kroger
store, and Washington-Centerville Public Library.
