Suburban Diversity 2020 Invite

Long Island’s multicultural diversity is the key to our social and economic survival. The ability of people from different races, religions, and regions to live and work together is crucial to our prosperity. Diversity is everybody’s business – and good for everybody’s business. The growing number of newcomers, often from faraway lands, are the new students, patrons, and entrepreneurs who can revive and sustain our economy. Getting to know one another is essential to our success - especially during the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual

Dedicated to funding diversity-related scholarships and research at The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® (hofstra.edu/ncss) and our many community partners, the annual Celebration of Suburban Diversity banquet has brought together Long Islanders from across the multicultural spectrum, as well as individuals with disabilities, and gay and lesbian communities. This 12th consecutive celebration is dedicated to the idea – and ideal – that we cannot leave anyone behind and that we can be stronger for our differences if we come together to appreciate them.

The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University® is a nonpartisan research institution dedicated to promoting the objective, academically rigorous study of suburbia’s problems, as well as its promise.

CELEBRATION OF SUBURBAN DIVERSITY 2020 BANQUET CO-CHAIRS Scott Rechler

CEO and Chairman, RXR Realty

Robert B. Catell

Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center

CELEBRATION OF SUBURBAN DIVERSITY 2020 BANQUET COMMITTEE Stuart Rabinowitz President, Hofstra University

David L. Calone LI Emerging Technologies Fund

Linda Leaf LI Human Rights Activist

Herman A. Berliner Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Hofstra University

The Honorable Jon Cooper Spectronics Corporation

Soh Young Lee-Segredo Educator Banquet Music Coordinator

Lawrence C. Levy Executive Dean The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®

Don Dreyer Disability Rights and Policy Consultant

Christopher Niedt Academic Director The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®

Resi Cooper Consultant

John R. Durso LI Federation of Labor Marwa Fawaz VHB Engineering

Bernard Macias AARP Pavneet Mehra Citibank Joseph Milizio, Esq. Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP Kirit Panchamia Panchamia CPA PC, Hotelier Marge Rogatz Community Advocates Inc.

Deborah Tinnirello Senion Assistant Dean The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®

Thomas J. Garry, Esq. Harris Beach PLLC

Ina Katz The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®

Dafny Irizarry Long Island Latino Teachers Association

Eric Alexander Vision Long Island

Tariq Khan Sentar Fuel Company Inc. NiATS Realty

George J. Tsunis, Esq. Chairman and CEO Chartwell Hotels

Gloria Baca Boulevard Home Care Associates

Jessica K. Kalra, Esq. Kakkar & Associates

Freda Wagner, Esq. Mediator and Consultant

The Honorable Michael Balboni Redland Strategies

David Kilmnick Long Island LGBT Services Network

Tai Wang WAC Lighting Company

Sandi Brewster-walker LI Indigenous People Museum

Jeffrey Kraut Northwell Health

Herbert A. Weiss, Esq. Garganigo, Goldsmith & Weiss

Henry Holley Henry Holley Group

Zahid Syed Nassau County Commission on Human Rights Mohinder Taneja Community Advocate Banquet Founding Chair

W e d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 9, 2 0 2 0 , 7 p . m .

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H o n o re e s The 2020 Celebration of Suburban Diversity is going virtual, honoring Long Island’s frontline heroes – the essential workers in the COVID-19 pandemic – who gave and continue to give so much of themselves to those in need of assistance and care.

COVID-19 has brought to light many of the disparities facing communities of color – disparities that are central to the research and engagement agenda of The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®. Now that Long Islanders are experiencing economic difficulties and ongoing health issues that have affected our suburban life in almost unimaginable ways, our work is more important than ever. At previous diversity banquets, the Center has honored leaders who are making a difference in today’s world. At this year’s celebration we will again hear from many of these deserving individuals and from others for their roles in serving our communities in this time of crisis.

Presentation of Bethpage Federal Credit Union High School Diversity Essay Scholarship Award

CEL EBR ATION OF SUBURBA N DI V ERSIT Y 2 0 2 0 BA NQUE T CO M MIT T EE

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THE N ATION A L CEN T ER FO R SUBURBA N S T U DIE S AT HO FS T R A UNI V ERSIT Y ®

cordially invite you to join us at the Virtual

An Inspiring Event Featuring Awards, Artwork, and Esteemed Speakers Due to current health concerns and restrictions, The Celebration of Suburban Diversity will be a virtual event on

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 7 p.m.

Cover Image: Horizons, 2008, Milt Masur, bas relief/collage, overpainted with oil, on panel. From the Collection of Embracing Our Differences, Long Island: A Project of the Center for Social Justice and Human Understanding.

printed on recycled paper

Please visit hofstra.edu/ncss on the evening of December 9 to virtually celebrate with us Proceeds benefit diversity-related scholarships, research, and community-based initiatives.

RSVP and sponsorship/journal advertising rate card enclosed.