Observing Celebrate Diversity Month can be done individually or in a group, quietly or with great fanfare, with spontaneity or detailed planning. All it takes is an idea that you can use to fit your needs. No matter how you choose to recognize this important time period within your organization, school, or community, the main objective should be to increase knowledge and understanding through conversations of connection.
Celebrate Diversity Month will come alive through individual and personal accounts and real stories around different histories and heritages. Every effort has been made to suggest activities that promote greater understanding of our differences while encouraging conversations that help us learn about our commonalities. The activities go beyond the visible or tangible aspects of culture and ethnicity, such as attire or cuisine, celebrating how these intangible things add to the uniqueness of individuals and add strength to our communities, organizations, and schools.
These activities can be: |
| • | Individual experiences or group events (done in pairs, small groups, or even through web-based conversations) |
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| • | Magnified or minimized, based upon the audience |
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| • | A single event or a series of events done over time |
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| • | Enhanced with facilitated dialogues that promote "conversations of connection" |
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| • | Communicated through a variety of vehicles, such as handouts, index cards, or follow-up emails. |
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