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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
BY LAMONT BRELAND
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In this time of increasing social change and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to ensure that Kentucky Realtors be diverse, equitable, and inclusionary both within our organization and in the communities we serve. In 2021, with this goal in mind, the Kentucky REALTORS® Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee was created. It is tasked with promoting diversity and unity within KYR membership, as well as educating REALTORS® on how to be more inclusive with peers and clients alike.
In a brief time, we have made great gains, however, there is so much more to accomplish. Some of our successes have been the creation of the Open Books, Open Minds book club, which to date have discussed six books, with topics covering racial, gender, and sexual discrimination. The creation of a new annual award, the “Winds of Change Award”, given out annually to a REALTOR®, their representative, or an entity that has demonstrated sustained support for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the KYR organization and/or community. Pat Parks was the 2021 recipient, and Lester Sanders in 2022. Congratulations to both, very well deserved!
As we move forward into 2023, we ask all Kentucky Realtors® to look for ways to make our industry more open and welcoming to all. We also ask you to consider completing NAR’s Fairhaven, Implicit Bias, and At Home With Diversity trainings. It will open your eyes!
