YMCA Named a 2009 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 The YMCA of Greater Rochester has been identified as a 2009 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 award recipient ranking #4 of 50 nationwide. >>>

Free Best Practices Webinar: Best Practices of Top 25 Diversity Councils in the US - September 15 Join us for this session presented by Janice E. Bowman, President of the Association of Diversity Council, to learn about the work of these councils including: top 5 trends, best practices and Council profile trends. >>>

Free Webinar on Diversity & Inclusion September 17 Join us on Thursday, September 17, at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET as the Future of Talent Institute present an insightful discussion on diversity and inclusion with Joe Gerstandt. Joe will lead you through a valuable examination of what diversity and inclusion mean today. >>>

Community Workshop - Making Connections: Fostering Dialogue around Race is September 30 Join us for a dialogue of discovery as we examine the myths and perceptions we have toward one another that shape how we see the world. We’ll separate fact from fiction and learn key skills to create safe spaces for mutual respect and dialogue around race at work and in the community. >>> Workshop on Welcoming Diversity/Dismantling Prejudice -- October 8 Extending generosity and respect in a complex world depends on our ability to thrive while navigating the cultural landscapes of language, behavior, beliefs and values regardless of our own ethnic, religious, economic or social identities. >>>

Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon & AIMD 25th Anniversary Celebration is October 15 Diversity expert R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr.'s, American Institute for Managing Diversity will present the 3rd Annual Pursuing the Promise of Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon October 15 in Atlanta. Celebrate accomplishments and examine the unfinished business in diversity management work. >>>

A Summit of Sisters: Representation, Resistance & Resilience of/by Black Women in America is October 21 Identify and analyze the issues, challenges, achievements, experiences and resistance strategies used by historical and contemporary African American women through the use of film clips, local interviews, critical readings, guest speakers, live theatre, and distinguished mentors. >>>

MCC Receives $50,000 Grant to Assist Latino Students Monroe Community College was one of only 20 colleges and universities in the nation chosen to receive grant to expand its program to improve enrollment and retention rates of male Latino students. >>>

Llano Named VP of Northern NY for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs New York Chapter Miguel Llano was appointed vice president of Northern New York for the New York Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. Llano will work with corporate sponsors and universities to gain leadership and higher education opportunities for the Hispanic community. >>>

21st Annual Employer Recognition Awards Breakfast is October 1 Please join us in recognizing area businesses that have made outstanding efforts to hire and promote individuals with disabilities. Keynote Address by John Thompson, Director, EEOC-Buffalo District Office, on “Diversity & EEO Guidelines for the Workplace” >>>

Rodriguez Promoted to Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at Excellus Fueled by a passion for authentic employee engagement, John brings more than 20 years of business and culture-change work to his new role. John has been an internal coach, learning consultant and facilitator of leadership development programs throughout Lifetime Healthcare companies.>>>

Save the Date: NCBI Leadership Development and Empowerment Series Individuals and teams of leaders eager to address the complex challenges of inter-group conflict, intolerance and discrimination in the workplace and in our neighborhoods will gain skills to enhance respect, mutual understanding and win-win solutions. >>>

Publisher’s Perspective: Isn’t it time to stop using the term “minority” to describe all individuals, racial and ethnic groups who are not White? By Barry Cross, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Elsie Y. Cross Associates The nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court has elicited cries of “racism” from some conservatives due to the nominee’s earlier comments about the unique insights she could bring to this position as a Latina. >>>

September 16, 2009 Ohio Diversity Latino Talent & Leadership Conference September 17, 2009 College at Brockport to host 9th Annual Diversity Conference “Sharing the Dream” - Keynote Speaker: John Quiñones September 18, 2009 EO of Western NY Presents The Four Agreements in the Workplace and Beyond with don Miguel Ruiz September 18, 2009 A Full Day Conference Celebrating Professional Women of Color You Can’t Fail ...Because Your History Says You Can’t September 30, 2009 Community Workshop - Making Connections: Fostering Dialogue around Race October 1, 2009 21st Annual Employer Recognition Awards Breakfast October 15, 2009 Pursing the Promise of Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon & AIMD 25th Anniversary Celebration October 21, 2009 A Summit of Sisters: Representation, Resistance & Resilience of/by Black Women in America October 30, 31, 2009 Conference: A Time For Healing, Educating, And Rebuilding. Exploring the Socio-cultural Trauma and Stigma of the Urban Community November 16, 17, 18, 2009 NCBI Leadership Development and Empowerment Series

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