Something to think about . . .
"Diversity is the one true thing we have in common. Celebrate it every day." - Anonymous
Upcoming Programs & Events
March 5 Educators' Institute Bias in Motion: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying.Supported by a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation and held in cooperation with the Fairleigh Dickinson University Peter Sammartino School of Education, this program is designed for teachers and administrators and anti-bullying specialists, coordinators and counselors; participants can earn 6 CEUs. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Madison Campus. Registration fee: $65; registration deadline Feb. 24. Click here to register.
March 15 Diversity Stride Kick-off Luncheon. Liberty House Restaurant, noon - 2:00 p.m. (Jersey City). Please click here to register for the Luncheon or and click here for additional information on starting a Walk Team.
Upcoming Holidays & Days of Significance
Jan. 23 CHINESE and VIETNAMESE (Tet) NEW YEAR - A festive holiday celebrated for about two weeks; 2012 is the Year of the Dragon.
Jan. 27 INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY - designated in 2005 by the UN General Assembly on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. On this annual day of commemoration every member state of the UN has an obligation to honor the victims of the Nazi era and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides. This year’s theme is Children and the Holocaust.
Feb. 4 MAWLID AL NABI - celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. The day is fixed at the 12th day of the month of Rabi al-Awwal in the Muslim calendar. Muhammad was born about A. D. 570 and died in A. D. 632. (Muslim)
Feb. 5 FOUR CHAPLAINS' SUNDAY - Commemoration of the event in World War II when four Chaplains of Jewish and Christian traditions (Catholic and Protestant) gave their life jackets to others as a troop ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean.
Feb. 15 NIRVANA DAY - In the Northern tradition, this is the anniversary of Buddha's passing away. In the South tradition, the Buddha's death is commemorated during Visakha (June 3, 2012) (Buddhist)
Feb. 19-25 BROTHERHOOD SISTERHOOD WEEK - Schools, churches, synagogues, civic groups, and other organizations across America celebrate by bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds.
Feb. 20 PRESIDENTS' DAY - Originally dedicated to honor President George Washington’s birthday, it is now generally accepted as honoring all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Feb. 22 ASH WEDNESDAY/LENT BEGINS - Begins Christian Lent, the period of preparation for Easter; usually 40 days. (Protestant, Roman Catholic)
Feb. 26 March 1 AYYAM-I-HA -Period to adjust the Baha'i year to the solar calendar; each day of Ayyam-I-Ha is marketd by a different virtue such as hospitality, gift-giving or charity.
Feb. 27 LENT BEGINS - Period of prepartion for Easter. (Christian Orthodox)
Visit our Calendar of Holiday and Festivals to learn more about these and other holidays and festivals.
Leaders for Changing Times
OUR MISSION . . . OUR VISION
To work with leaders to create and enhance a society that embraces social justice for us all. To value diversity, educate and empower leaders, promote inclusion and respect in schools, workplaces and communities.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The work of the American Conference on Diversity is among the most important activities we can participate in to create a positive, inclusive society.
It is the educating and empowering our next generation of leaders; enhancing New Jersey
workplaces; and helping to create inclusive communities.
The American Conference on Diversity takes an historic mission and creates programs and activities relevant and vital to 21st Century life. It's a journey we can all take together.
The American Conference on Diversity is a proud founding member of the National Federation for Just Communities. Click here to learn more »
Educating & Empowering
“It was life changing and something I will always remember.”
These are the words of an American Conference on Diversity Lead for Diversity student delegate describing her experience. You can help create more life changing experiences and create a diverse and inclusive New Jersey. DONATE NOW and help American Conference on Diversity continue to deliver programs that make an impact and change lives.
Annual Program Report More than 7100 adults and youth participated in an American Conference on Diversity program this past year! Click here to learn more.
Exciting College Student Internship Opportunities at the American Conference on Diversity
This internship will provide college students with hands-on learning experience in designing, implementing and evaluating diversity and inclusion programs for youth and adults throughout the state of New Jersey. Interns will have a unique opportunity to work in a nonprofit organization that will ultimately increase understanding of social and cultural dynamics when addressing issues of prejudice, bias and discrimination regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic class. Click here to e-mail your resume and cover letter; include “College Internship Program” in the subject line of the e-mail.
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Educating & Empowering
“It was life changing and something I will always remember.”
These are the words of an American Conference on Diversity Lead for Diversity student delegate describing her experience. You can help create more life changing experiences and create a diverse and inclusive New Jersey. DONATE NOW and help American Conference on Diversity continue to deliver programs that make an impact and change lives.
Annual Program Report More than 7100 adults and youth participated in an American Conference on Diversity program this past year! Click here to learn more.
Exciting College Student Internship Opportunities at the American Conference on Diversity
This internship will provide college students with hands-on learning experience in designing, implementing and evaluating diversity and inclusion programs for youth and adults throughout the state of New Jersey. Interns will have a unique opportunity to work in a nonprofit organization that will ultimately increase understanding of social and cultural dynamics when addressing issues of prejudice, bias and discrimination regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic class. Click here to e-mail your resume and cover letter; include “College Internship Program” in the subject line of the e-mail.
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