Interested individuals as well as representatives of organizations are welcome. There is no membership fee, and no reservations are required to attend meetings.
For more schedule information call The Community House (248) 644-5832.
Calendar 2012
Coming soon
Calendar 2011
At the Dark End of the Street
Presentation by Author, Dr. Danielle McGuire;
a collaborative event by the Baldwin Public Library, Michigan Center for the Book
and the Race Relations & Diversity Task Force.
October 2011
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration 2011
Speaker: The Rev. Carlyle Fielding Stewart III
Pastor, Hope United Methodist Church
January 17, 8:00 a.m.
Public Television and Diversity
March 17, 8:00 a.m.
Rich Holmberg, President and General Manager of WTVS, will speak on what the station does to encourage diversity.
Diversity Champions
April 28
Seniors and Tomorrow
May 19, 8:00 a.m.
As we move to having 57 million people over the age of 65 what is being done to prepare? The Task Force will ask the directors of the local senior centers to share their thoughts.
Calendar 2010
This We Believe
August 19, 8:00 a.m.
In the 21st century what does the Task Force stand for and what should its goal be? This program is designed to discuss these issues.
How Safe Are Our Freedoms
September 13, 8:00 a.m.
Are our constitutional rights more or less safe after last year’s, 09-10, Supreme Court’s (US & Michigan) decisions? An expert will share their thoughts.
Do The Kids Have It Right
September 28, 7:00 p.m.
What do High School students think about civil rights? Area high school students will share their thoughts with the Task Force and guests.
Can We Work Together
October 21, 7:00 p.m.
With all the different needs and interests of the diverse communities that make up the greater Detroit area can consensus be reach on anything? A panel of community leaders will try to identify those areas of joint interests.
The Music of the Diversity
December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Several local musical groups will perform music from their culture.
Calendar 2009
This We Believe
August 21, 8:00 AM
Share your thoughts on the meaning of words like racism, sexism and homophobia.
What do we mean when we say we want a ‘diverse’ community?
The Supreme Court and You
September 11, 8:00 AM
A constitutional law expert shares thoughts on Supreme Court rulings during the
07-08 session.
It’s the Economy
October 2, 8:00 AM
Millions of Americans are unable to afford the necessities of life, food, health care,
medicine, etc. How does economic discrimination affect our nation?ties"
Speaker: The Very Reverend Steven Bancroft,
Dean, St. Paul Cathedral in Detroit
The Musical Sounds of Diversity -
A Celebration of Our 20 Years
October 23, 7:00 PM
Come enjoy the sounds of our very diverse musical scene. A truly special experience.
The Most Segregated Hour of the Week
November 13, 8:00 AM
Our weekly religious services are the most segregated hours of the week.
How does this segregation impact our attitudes about religion and people of other faiths?
A thought-provoking, provocative play dealing with racism, bi-racial identity, discrimination, anti-racism, abandonment and other issues of contemporary society and universal, time transcending themes.
Presented in three acts alternating ensemble scenes and character monologues, "mixed" begins each act with a scene depicting three generations of African American women in the post Civil War South as they unveil their stories and secrets before the audience.
Suitable for ages 10 and up
The Art of Diversity
December 11, 8:00 AM
How does the very diverse nature of our local art community influence our everyday lives?
Meet at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Cranbrook Road at 14 Mile Road.
Calendar 2008
All meetings and
programs are
held at The Community House unless
otherwise indicated. All of our meetings and programs are OPEN. Please
join us!
January 2008
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration 2008
Forty Years Later: We’re Not There Yet
Featured speaker: The Rev. Dr. Charles G Adams, pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, renowned Detroit Civil Rights Leader
February 2008
57 Million Boomers
Jim McGuire, Director of Planning & Advocacy,
Area Agency on Aging
The graying of America is well under way and what are we doing to prepare for it?
March 2008
ONE D: What is it? Where are we?
Kathleen Owsley, Director, ONE D
Update from the year-old coalition to transform regional Detroit.
April 2008
Diversity Champions Breakfast
Local individuals who have made a difference in the areas of race relations and diversity are honored for their work.
May 2008
Millennials Speak Out (those born 1977-1998)
Local high school student leaders outline their thoughts on racism, sexism and homophobia as they lead us into the 21st century. No charge.
June 2008
What Do Women Want In The 21st Century? What Changes Does the Future Hold?
Three leaders share their thoughts on the women’s movement in the 21st century.
Featuring:
Anne Doyle –Leadership and Communications Strategist
Judy Krandjeff – State of Michigan Women's Commission, Director
Christina Kuo - Oakland County Women's Commission, Member
August 21 2008
This We Believe
Race Relations & Diversity Task Force Annual Report '07
All meetings and
programs are
held at The Community House unless
otherwise indicated. All of our meetings and programs are OPEN. Please
join us!
January 2007
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The Dream and Strengthening Our Community
Huel Perkins, Fox 2 News Anchor
February 2007
Transgender – Drag Queen to Post Op
Jessica Manko, Executive Board Member, Transgender Detroit
Bridging the Racial Divide: A Community Conversation
Event co-sponsored with Emery King, former Channel 4 Anchor
Questions of Race with Rabbi Sherwin Wine
2/14 Race in Detroit
2/21 Race in the United States
2/28 Race in Europe
March 2007
The American Family
Dr. Jo Reger, Moderator, Associate Professor of Sociology & Women’s Studies, Oakland University
Panelists: Janet Reinhardt Hall, Birmingham Public Schools parent, Laura Berman, Columnist The Detroit News; Jeffrey G, King, Jeffrey King Interiors
April 2007
Diversity Champions Breakfast
Local individuals who have made a difference in the areas of race relations and diversity are honored for their work.
Meet the Author: Kevin Boyle
Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age
In cooperation with Baldwin Public Library
May 2007
The Heidleberg Project
Jenenne Whitfield, Executive Director of The Heidleberg Project
Bridging the Racial Divide: A Community Conversation
Event co-sponsored with Emery King, former Channel 4 Anchor
June 2007
Islam 101 or What is Islam?
Imam Achmat Salie, Unity Temple Mosque, Bloomfield Hills
August 2007
This We Believe: Looking to our Future
September 2007
The Impact of the 06-07 US Supreme Court Rulings on Civil Rights
Daniel Levy, Chief Legal Officer, Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights
October 2007
The Human Face of Immigration
A panel made up of local immigrant community leaders will share their immigration experiences, thereby putting a more human face on the issue.
The Strange and Surprising History of Civil Rights Law in Michigan
Featuring Martin Hershock, author of The History of Michigan Law
In partnership with the Baldwin Public Library’s program
November 2007
Vote? Why? Featuring:
Dennis Cowan, Chair of the Oakland County Republican Party
Dave Woodward, Chair of the Oakland County Democratic Party
Looking ahead to get the quality of candidates you want. These leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties explain why people committed to racial harmony and diversity should get involved in the political process, especially at the primary level.
December 2007
The Music of Diversity
The diverse cultures of our community have a rich musical heritage.Come enjoy a sampling.
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"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama