Welcome to the City of Edmonds Diversity Commission whose purpose is to promote an environment that accepts, celebrates, and appreciates diversity within the community. The nine-member volunteer advisory Commission is intended to:
- Serve as a resource for City government and the community by providing information, education, and communication that facilitates a better understanding and celebrates our differences.
- Provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council that would identify opportunities to address diversity issues, promote diversity programs, and/or provide guidance to create a more accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community.
- Assist the City of Edmonds in supporting and challenging all areas of government and the community to eliminate and prevent all forms of discrimination.
Commissioners are appointed for three-year terms.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW - Diversity Film Series 2021
You can find details and trailers on each film here
Sno-Isle Libraries has put together a wonderful book list on Black Folks Mental Health: Our Stories Being Told. This list coincides our February screening of "Outside the House" by Darnell Lamont Walker.
Check it out: Black Folks Mental Health: Our stories being told | Sno-Isle Libraries | BiblioCommons
Check out these local stories from local community members and their challenges through COVID19. This labor of love came from the project team who put in many hours, and included in addition Program Coordinator and Producer Michelle Burke; Editors Isaiah Reitan, Kristina Rothe and Gaby Molina, Producer and Program Manager Karen Barnes, and Co-Star and Producer Chase Keffeler. You can view them on the Edmonds Historical Museum website:
https://historicedmonds.org/coronacoaster-video-series/
Downloadable Resources for coping with Trauma:
FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Diversity Commission Grant Program. Stay tuned for more information on the next round of grant applications.
SHARE YOUR STORY - The Edmonds Diversity Commission is actively connecting with our community through our "I am Edmonds" Facebook page to share stories, films, articles and more that celebrate our diversity in Edmonds and globally. Join us and share your story here: I am Edmonds
Join us on our facebook page "I am Edmonds" to share your stories and inspiration with us.
Upcoming Regional Events Intended to Embrace Diversity and Encourage Inclusiveness are listed below. For arts & cultural events located in Edmonds please go to our events calendar
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Social Justice Book Group meets at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds on most 4th Thursday of the month. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Sno-Isle Regional Library, click here for information on events held throughout the Snohomish and Island County libraries.
