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2021 Multicultural and Diversity Calendar

The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce has published a DEI Statement and definition on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page on their website page. They summarized DEI as follows:

Diversity includes the ways in which people differ, characteristics that define groups. Diversity is used to identify race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. The definition may also include diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values.

Equity is about equalizing the barriers some groups come up against. The practice of equity involves understanding justice and fairness and eliminating barriers. Understand equity issues requires an unbiased view of disparities within our society.

Inclusion is the act of creating an environment for any individual or group to feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. An inclusive and welcoming climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions for all people.
While an inclusive group is generally diverse, a diverse group isn’t always inclusive. Recognizing this possibility and committing to inclusivity is vital for the prosperity of all people.

Their list of multicultural holidays and diversity observances can be found here:

Thank you to the Chamber for providing this resource for our community!

**** Reminder for the book discussion! **** On Disinformation - How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy by Lee McIntyre. June 30 @ 6pm for snacks. Program starts promptly at 6.30. McKune Room, Chelsea District Library Books available to loan at Serendipity Books. Zoom link at https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/ In case you don't have time to read the book (it's short) or if even if you have, here's a great video that summarizes the key points: https://www.c-span.org/program/book-tv/on-disinformation-how-to-fight-for-truth-and-protect-democracy/631273

Plan to join us for a more-than-timely discussion. It's a short read. Books available to borrow at Serendipity Books - or buy a copy. Zoom link available in the article. Monday, June 30th Pizza at 6. Discussion promptly at 6.30 CDL

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!! Two good videos to increase your understanding. First one is short but simplified. Second one has important details. Please take a minute! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6T8TnZ1_ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-rTXwcVuM

Chelsea showed up today!! Just a few pix of a great event! So many better ones - look for others Thank you all!!

This event keeps getting bigger and better! So proud to be part!

This Saturday!!

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION PART 3 - Join us for an important conversation on June 23 at 6.30pm in the McKune Room, Chelsea District Library. We will gather at 6pm for pizza or bring a snack. Discussion starts promptly at 6.30. Books are available to borrow or purchase at Serendipity Books. Ask at the counter. It's a short book so please share. Zoom link available at www.owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/

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