SLO Equity

Diversity Coalition’s Newsletter

PRESIDENT INTRO

By Cornel N Morton, Ph D

Greetings Friends!

I hope my message finds you and your family enjoying the change in seasons. I’m excited to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and participation in programs and activities sponsored by the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County. The positive impact from our efforts to support and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusiveness is being felt throughout San Luis Obispo county. Thank you for joining us as you generously share your time, talents and resources.

I’m also extremely pleased to invite you to attend the Diversity Coalition’s Annual Fundraiser on October 9, 2024 at Flying Caballos Ranch It promises to be a unique, fun and memorable event with live music, great food, auctions, the ever-popular “dessert dash” and more! We expect another sell-out I hope you can join us for this opportunity to give for good.

Your suggestions, ideas, and comments are always welcomed. Please share your feedback related to ways we might improve on the programs and activities offered through the Diversity Coalition. I look forward to seeing you at future events.

GIVE FOR GOOD HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

RECORDINGS AVAILABLE IN THIS ISSUE ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?

BIPOC BOARD LEADERSHIP FROM OUR PARTNERS UNITED AGAINST HATE

SLO EQUITY PODCAST

GIVE FOR GOOD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Want to build a stronger, more connected community for everyone? Our year-round programming does just that! But it depends on your support. Join us on October 9th to raise funds for Diversity Coalition at our “Give for Good” fundraiser. Have an amazing time, surrounded by like-minded people, all invested in making the Central Coast a place where everyone belongs. Get your tickets here!

Rita Casaverde Executive Director

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: SEP

15 -OCT 15

Check out different resources to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month.

A LATINO HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.

Join us in exploring how Latino History is American History.

Presented by: CLICK HERE

9 Latinx Artists to Know

Learn about the lives and works of artists from the 1930s to today, all represented in the National Gallery of Art’s collection.

Image Credit: Martine Gutierrez, Demons, Yemaya "Goddess of the Living Ocean", 2018, chromogenic print in hand-painted artist’s frame, National Gallery of Art, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2022.180.3

Invitation

Who is Hispanic?

Pew Research Center

September 12, 2024

Debates over who is Hispanic have often fueled conversations about identity among Americans who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain.

So, who is considered Hispanic in the United States today? How exactly do the federal government and others count the Hispanic population? And what role does race play in deciding who counts as Hispanic?

The answers to these and other common questions here.

UNITED AGAINST HATE

Since 2017, the annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW) has grown into a core organizing moment across California as government municipalities, community organizations, and residents come together in solidarity. Diversity Coalition is proud to support the California Civil Rights Office and their CA vs Hate campaign this important week. Our county is excited to join hundreds of partners in a week of action and awareness.

Picture: Diversity Coalition receives signed resolution from San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, recognizing and supporting United Against Hate Week.

Thank you Supervisor Jimmy Paulding for introducing this resolution!

Free support is available to victims and witnesses who report hate CA vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement and your report can be made anonymously, regardless of immigration status.

Your voice matters in the fight to reduce hate. Join us in our mission of making California a more safe and inclusive place for all

CHECK

BIPOC BOARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

UPDATE

Class #3: October 17 & 19

Registration for Class #3 is now open! We are taking our training to Santa Maria this fall, in partnership with The Fund for Santa Barbara. Register and join a very special community of BIPOC professionals in the Central Coast.

BIPOC BOARD LEADERSHIP

PROGRAM UPDATE (cont.)

More Board Matches!

Class 2 Alumna Shannon Lee Pacaoan, a therapist at Balance Treatment Center and Medical Social Worker at Dignity Health Home Health in Santa Maria, CA, accepted a board member position at PINAYSPHERE!

PINAYSPHERE, a grassroots organization fiscally sponsored by the Ventura County Community Foundation, supports Filipina/x American (Pinay) girls and young adults on their artistic journey.

Fernanda Lucas, a talented alumna from our BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program Class 2, and Program Director at the Promotores Collaborative of San Luis Obispo County - Center for Family Strengthening, has been elected to join the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (BBBS SLOC)

Sharon Dowdell, Partner & Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy at RGD Partners, has joined the Board of Directors at Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County. Sharon has been an active participant of our programming and has already helped shape our work through support and feedback. We are so proud to have her join the Diversity Coalition team!

RECORDINGS AVAILABLE!

The recording of our conversation with Pulitzer Prize Winner, Nathan Thrall, is live on our website. Missed the event? Check it out here.

Other recordings: Speaking Out Against Dehumanizing Rhetoric

Maternal Health and Birth Equity

and more!

FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Our Fostering Understanding in Our Community series was born out of the need to connect during the 2020 pandemic and the rise of social justice calls after the murder of George Floyd. Since 2020 we have been consistently connecting the community with outstanding speakers and panelists through free public presentations throughout SLO County. See more events here.

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?

Voting is one way to get your voice heard. Mail-in ballots will be arriving the first week of October. What’s your voting plan? Voting early? Mailing your ballot? Voting in person?

Check out local resources on voting: League of Women Voters of SLO County SLO County Clerk Recorder

Art by Victoria Garcia

Art by Sarah Epperson

FROM OUR PARTNERS:

Electric Vehicle Showcase

Date: Thursday, September 26

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Downtown Farmers MarketBroad St.

Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Madonna Inn Parking Lot

AAPI SLO

Join us on September 28th, 10am to build connections and meet others of the AAPI community in SLO. This social is for 21+ only

We have limited space, so please sign up HERE.

FROM OUR PARTNERS:

Hello Friends!

I hope this finds you well!

After many months of preparing the space and a lifetime of creating art and coaching, I now have my own place to share these passions with you and the general public!! Please come help me celebrate the first day the doors will be open to my art and coaching studio.

There will be art, food, drinks, and hopefully some live music

- Chenda Lor

FROM OUR PARTNERS:

Mujeres de Accion Mixer

September 26 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kaffein Coffee Company

Join SLO County women for an evening of networking, connecting, and collaboration.

Meet new women in the community

Share information and resources

Leave inspired Tickets here!

Spokes

Don't miss these exciting educational opportunities happening in October! Scan the QR codes to register, and please help spread the word!

Board Service 101 10/07/2024 12:00 PM - 12:45

PM PT

Cultivating a Robust and Collaborative Nonprofit Culture 10/22/2024 12:00 PM - 02:00

PM PT

More October events here!

FROM OUR PARTNERS:

UUSLO Open House

September 29 | 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: UUSLO, 2201 Lawton Avenue, SLO

Come see what our community has to offer! We have loads of groups doing activities that align with our mission: Deepening Connections, Nurturing Spiritual Growth, Practicing Justice, and Inspiring Joy.

Are you curious? You don’t need to be a member to check us out!

CLARK CENTER

Disney Pixar's Coco in Concert on Tour

Enjoy a magical evening with a screening of the complete film Coco, accompanied by the Oscar® and Grammy®- winning music of Michael Giacchino, performed live by the 20member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México, conducted by Esin Aydingoz. Presentation dates in both English and Spanish

Monday, October 28 - 7:30 PM (Presented in English) Tuesday, October 29 - 7:30 PM (Presented in Spanish)

FROM OUR PARTNERS:

Our Global Family Farm

Address: 1221 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo.

Multicultural Potlucks are held monthly on the farm to connect us to our roots ---- our family & cultural heritage around eating food as well as horticultural traditions of how people from around the world grow their food. Come create a family tradition of your own by attending these cultural events.

Oct 20: Jewish Food Potluck to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

Potluck on Sunday, Oct 20th at 1PM

Description: Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year in early October and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year, 10 days after Rosh Hashanah.

Nov 17: Native American Heritage Month Honoring Indigenous Ingredients

Potluck on Sunday, Nov 17th at 1PM

Description: Let’s educate our palate with heirloom legumes, grains, root crops, fruits, and vegetables.

DONATE BY CHECK

Make check to: Diversity Coalition

Mailing address: P.O. Box 376 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421

DONATE ONLINE NOW

Recurring donations (yearly, quarterly, monthly) are extremely helpful for planning our work ahead!