Something to think about . . .
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou
Upcoming Programs & Events
May 20 DIVERSITY STRIDE - Liberty State Park (Jersey City) - annual walk-a-thon to raise money for American Conference on Diversity programs. Great day of multicultural entertainment, food and fun. Click here for more info and to register on-line. On site registration is at noon; kick-off at 1:00 p.m.
May 23 ESSEX COUNTY CHAPTER HUMANITARIAN AWARDS DINNER Honoring Steven J. Diner, South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race and Darnell L. Moore. 6 p.m. Mayfair Farms, West Orange. Click here to reserve sponsorships, ads and seats.
May 31 CENTRAL JERSEY BUSINESS & YOUTH AWARDS RECEPTION Honoring William R. Hagaman, Jr., CPA; Elijah's Promise; and Siemens Corporation. 6:00 p.m., Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin. Click here to reserve sponsorships, ads and seats.
Upcoming Holidays & Days of Significance
May 30 MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
June 2 ASCENSION DAY CelebratesJesus' Ascension to heaven. (Protestant, Roman Catholic)
June 8-9 SHAVUOT Festival of weeks, celebrates the harvest of first fruits and commemorates Moses' descent from Mt. Sinai with the Commandments and Torah (Jewish)
June 12 (Protestant, Roman Catholic) June 13 (Orthodox) PENTECOST - Observation of the day when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples, following the ascenion of Jesus
June 14 FLAG DAY commemorates acceptance of the stars and stripes as the US flag (1777)
June 16 MARTYRDOM OF GURU ARJAN DEV Anniversary of martyrdom (1606 CE)of the fifth guru who built the Golden Temple of Amristar.
June 19 JUNETEENTH Observed as the day African Americans were emancipated, it is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery
June 27 ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL REBELLION Commemorates the 1969 rebellion when transgender, gan and lesbian patrons of the Stonewall Inn (NY) stood their ground against police harassment and became the catalyst for the modern political movement for GLBT liberation.
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.
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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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