The Diversity Awareness Partnership, which promotes diversity and helps community organizations and residents navigate difficult conversations about racism and disempowerment, is offering free diversity facilitation training sessions.
The sessions will be held:
- 6-8 p.m. Tues. Sept. 2 at St. Louis County Library (7605 Natural Bridge Rd.)
- noon -2 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 4, noon-2 p.m. Tues. Sept. 9 and 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 19 at the DAP office, located in the Old Post Office (815 Olive St., Suite 23).
Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the sessions, visit www.dapstl.org or contact Natalie Clay (nclay@dapstl.org).
“We need to change our approach in how we communicate about race relations, differences and inclusion by equipping individuals with the tools and abilities to constructively converse about race,” said Hajat Carroll, executive director of DAP.
“We have all been socialized to think certain things, and it’s time to disrupt that pattern. Only after we can begin to open this dialogue can we begin to address the larger systemic issues our region faces.”
DAP also is initiating a “Listen Talk Learn” billboard campaign throughout the area. Ten billboards featuring the words “Listen Talk Learn” will be installed along major highways in the Metro East, St. Louis City and St. Louis County Sept. 1.
Inspired by the results of a 1998 survey on making the region more inclusive, DAP began as a partnership between the St. Louis Rams, Cardinals and Blues and a group of citizens.
DAP has been recognized for its collaborative efforts with St. Louis entities including Edward Jones, Webster University, community organizations, the legal community, and area middle and high schools to develop more diverse and inclusive working, learning, and living environments.
Visit www.dapstl.org for more information.
