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Welcoming DiVerSity
This workshop is an experiential, interactive program designed to  
promote awareness and increased sensitivity to the many similarities  
and differences among individuals and groups in our society.  Done in  
an upbeat, hopeful tone, the program focuses on developing self- 
pride, examining stereotypes, and learning skills in responding to  
prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs. Participants will also  
discover how to be more attentive to diversity and racism in the  
workplace and community.

What: Welcoming Diversity
When: Thursday November 15th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: S.W.E.E.T. Center, 406 Summit Ave.
Who: Eunice Currie and Shawn DuMond

Lunch will be provided. Please dress in comfortable/causal attire.

Here is what people are saying about the tools and insights from this  
diversity workshop:

"[Welcoming Diversity] is the most powerful tool for effectively  
removing the barriers to diversity in the workplace. The mission of  
government is to address the needs of the people and we cannot go  
forward as a nation until we learn to recognize and fully utilize the  
talent, creativity, and beauty of all of our people. NCBI is the best  
way that this government agency has found to deal positively with  
diversity issues."

-Rosemary Alexander, Executive Director of JobNet, Massachusetts  
Division of Employment and Training

"[Welcoming Diversity] work is making a profound difference in the  
urban life experience of the 90's in Chicago. The model takes people  
who are focused on turf issues and leads them towards a common goal."

-Clarence Wood, Chair, The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations