Economic Inclusion and the Private Sector | Shared Value Initiative
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual/Online
An economy where everyone can fully participate and have fair access to resources and opportunities to advance is foundational to a more inclusive, equitable and stable society. The private sector plays a critical role in creating economic inclusion through their workforce policies and programs, supply chain and procurement practices, products and services, community investments, corporate purpose and more.
Join the Shared Value Initiative on Tuesday, October 11 from 12-1pm ET for a fireside chat featuring Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc. and President, Walmart Foundation in conversation with April Chou, Chief Strategic Growth Officer of OneTen. This event will also feature framing comments from Lynette Bell, President, Truist Foundation.
If you want to learn more about how the private sector can advance greater economic inclusion through clarity of purpose as well as programs, policies, practices, and partnerships, this session is for you.
Speakers:
Kathleen McLaughlin – Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc.; President, Walmart Foundation
April Chou – Chief Strategic Growth Officer, OneTen
Lynette Bell – Executive Vice President, Truist; President, Truist Foundation
Shumeca Pickett (event host) – Managing Director, FSG
Interested in this session but unable to attend? All registrants will be sent a copy of the recording, within 1-2 business days of the live event.

Notations: Nikole Hannah-Jones
2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
Tue, 10/11/2022 – 7:00pm

Free – no tickets required

Hannah-Jones is the creator and lead writer of The New York Times‘ major multimedia initiative, The 1619 Project. Named for the year the first enslaved Africans arrived in America, the project features an ongoing series of essays and art on the relationship between slavery and everything from social infrastructure and segregation, to music and sugar—all by Black American authors, activists, journalists and more. Named a MacArthur Genius, she’s won a Peabody, a Polk, and a National Magazine Award for her story on choosing a school for her daughter in a segregated city.
Supported by Ann Neitzel Endowment Fund for Poetry and Creative Writing

Post-Notations Discussion
2022-10-11 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
RSVP required, space is limited. Email info@linc-lv.com to secure your spot.
Refreshments provided.

Rainbow Bar Crawl
2022-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | PA

Hiring for Potential: Rethinking What Qualified Candidates Look Like
2022-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual/Online
Are you struggling to find exceptional talent to fill key roles? You’re not alone. Today there are more job openings than workers to fill them, and the battle for qualified talent will only continue to intensify. Traditionally, employers have made hiring decisions based almost exclusively on the required skills of the role while seeking candidates whose experience matches their wish list of ideal traits. But that simply won’t be enough any longer. Organizations need to start hiring candidates with an eye to the future; not only who will be productive and engaged from day one, but also who will stay in the position long-term, be able to adapt to change and unexpected challenges, and who can grow into new and different positions to help the organization thrive. Hiring is more challenging now than ever, so how can companies ensure they’re hiring the professionals they need now and those they can count on in the future? The answer: hiring candidates with upskill potential.
Join Eric Sydell, PhD., EVP of Innovation at Modern Hire, to discuss:

What’s behind the current workforce shortage,
What “potential” means in the workplace and the predictive science behind it,
The tools that exist to help businesses identify upskill potential, and
The best practices to reduce bias and focus on the candidates most likely to succeed, regardless of their background Don’t miss your opportunity to learn how to find your most diverse, engaged, productive, and future-focused workforce. You will walk away from this session with actionable tips to better insulate yourself against the ongoing effects of a labor shortage.

LINC DEI ROUNDTABLE
2022-10-28 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Virtual/Online
LINC’s DEI Roundtables create a safe space for tough topics to be presented and for engaging and honest conversations on relevant DEI topics between Lehigh Valley employers and educators to occur.

How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: A Three-Part Framework
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Event
Diversity and inclusion are increasingly critical drivers for business success. However, creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment can involve overcoming significant barriers throughout the organization. What can you do to more effectively drive change? How can you help others take advantage of the opportunities available to them to create a culture where all truly feel valued?
Join Celeste Warren, author of the new book, How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, as she explains how everyone—from C-suite leaders to frontline employees—can play a pivotal role in creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. In this powerful and inspiring session, you’ll also hear from Michelle McDaid, Sr. Director of Engineering at Workhuman, who has been instrumental in increasing the proportion of women in engineering roles, resulting in Workhuman being recognized as a Great Places to Work for Women in Ireland annually since 2019. The conversation will be moderated by Susan Caminiti, Content Editor, at CNBC Councils, and will focus on examples, practical tools, and technologies to help you develop a purpose and strategy that can make diversity a workplace reality. Attendees will learn:

The critical reasons why creating a diverse workplace needs to be an ongoing effort across the entire enterprise
A proven three-part framework that anyone can use to impact change and create a more inclusive environment
How recognition and other solutions can be used to mitigate unconscious bias and improve belonging

Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony
2022-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Lehigh Valley Health Network – Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hecktown Oaks, 3780 Hecktown Road, Easton, PA, 18045, United States
Ceremony is open to all Lehigh Valley Veterans!
RSVP is kindly required for all Veterans.
Please let Alison at alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org know if you are coming.

Bridge the Wage Gap & Shatter the Ceiling: Achieving Pay Equity Through Inclusive Employee Benefits
2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Event
The widening wage gap for women of color during the pandemic overshadows progress for women in the workplace. According to LeanIn’s 2021 study, Black women are paid 42% less than white men and 21% less than white women, while Latinas earn 49 cents for every dollar a white man makes. However, the pay gap for women of color did not start with the global pandemic.
To practice pay equity, executives and HR leaders need to understand why pay inequality is systemic for underrepresented groups in the US. This session will cover a brief history of pay inequity for women and people of color and how HR teams can implement equitable compensation practices such as salary transparency and inclusive benefits to attract and retain top talent.

Empowering Connections: Build Belonging in the Workplace
2022-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States
All employees want to feel that they belong in the workplace. Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace results in greater on-the-job effort and high employee performance.
Learn from a panel of DeSales University Alumni about affinity groups in their work environments and how they promote inclusion, diversity and other efforts that benefit employees.

African American Business Leaders Annual Award Gala
2022-11-19 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Renaissance Allentown Hotel, 12 N 7th Street, Allentown, PA, United States

Mental Wellness in the Workplace
2022-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | St Luke’s Anderson Campus, 1872 St. Luke's Boulevard, Easton, PA, 18075, United States
Join us for an informative morning where you will learn tips for promoting mental wellness in the workplace, including how you can make your own mental wellness a priority.
You will learn how to have conversations about mental health with your employees, reduce mental health stigma in the workplace, implement mental wellness initiatives for all employees, promote the benefits of self-care, and incorporate self-care into your busy schedule.
Participants will be eligible for continuing education credits.
Please RSVP by November 29. RSVP here
For questions, contact Deb Ryan, EAP Practice Administrator, at
215-453-5165 or Debra.Ryan@sluhn.org.

Speakers
Laura Kratz, M.Ed., LPC, Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke’s Penn Foundation EAP
Laura Kratz, M.Ed., LPC, has more than 30 years of experience working in the mental health field. Laura has worked as an EAP counselor since 2018, providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. She has extensive experience in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, substance abuse, depression and mood disorders, anger, work-related issues. She also has experience in providing management and staff trainings. Laura previously worked part-time for EAP from 2005-2012.
Kevin Davis, Senior Benefits Consultant & SVP Univest Insurance
Kevin has more than 25 years of experience in benefit sales and consulting. He provides expertise in the areas of compliance, strategic planning, employee engagement and communications and serves on the Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare Education and Wellness Committee. Kevin has spoken at various healthcare conferences, most recently as a panelist at the Healthcare Symposium for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Climate Change and People: Working toward Environmental Goals with Just Transitions
2022-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
As the climate crisis becomes even more dire, companies are setting ambitious goals and taking action to address environmental challenges like never before. But how do the climate crisis and corporate actions affect the lives of workers, customers, and society at large? What is the impact on communities that have been marginalized, especially given the inequitable impact of climate change these communities are already experiencing? This panel will explore how companies can better connect their climate goals and social impact ambitions; opportunities to more deeply connect with stakeholders; and the leadership and culture required to advance this work.
Join the Shared Value Initiative on December 7 at 10am ET when Matthew Heimer, Executive Editor for Features and Lead Editor of the Change the World List at Fortune will moderate a virtual discussion with two business leaders: Beatriz Tumoine, Global Director for Social Impact at CEMEX, a global construction and materials company, and Leanne Geale, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Nestlé.
Featured Speakers:

Leanne Geale – Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Nestlé
Beatriz Tumoine – Global Director for Social Impact, CEMEX
Matthew Heimer – Executive Editor for Features and Lead Editor of the Change the World List, Fortune

Why Neurodiversity Should be at the Top of Every Employer’s List
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Event
What do Albert Einstein, Temple Grandin, Henry Ford, Emily Dickinson, and Elon Musk have in common? All are neurodiverse individuals who have made significant contributions to society. While DEI has been a notable area of interest for employers over the last several years, companies are starting to recognize the benefits of hiring neurodiverse talent. Join Louis for this informative discussion about what neurodiversity is and how to hire and support neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.

Allentown Art Museum Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
2023-01-15 | Allentown Art Museum, 31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Allentown Art Museum will host a day of free family activities inspired by the life and legacy of this prolific activist on Sunday, January 15. Focusing on Dr. King’s “How Long? Not Long” speech and the works presented in Alteronce Gumby: Dark Matter, the galleries will be activated with music, storytelling, and art making that pays homage to MLK while inspiring empathy, activism, and community building.

11:30-1:30 p.m. Storytelling by Evan Mosley of Storyteller Studios
11:30-1:30 p.m. Music by Maxamilly in the American Galleries
noon-4 p.m. Activist-inspired poster making in Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery
1-1:30 p.m. Curator Talk: AAM president and CEO Max Weintraub introduces the exhibition Dark Matter in Scheller Gallery

2-2:30 p.m. Celebrating MLK through song and dance in Scheller Gallery:

MLK speech excerpt reading by Bekah Gray
Song by Bekah Gray
Movement & dance by Evan Mosley
Song by Maxamilly
Choreographed dance by students of the Fine Feather Foundation

3-3:30 p.m. Curator Talk: AAM vice president of curatorial affairs Elaine Mehalakes talks about artist Kara Walker in Butz Gallery

3:30-4:30 p.m. Spoken-word performance by Basement Poetry, with coffee, tea, and sweets, in the Community Gallery
Admission to the Museum on MLK Jr. Day and every day is FREE for all thanks to a generous legacy gift from the Century Fund and lead support from Lehigh Valley Health Network along with City Center Allentown and J. B. and Kathleen Reilly.
Free parking in the Museum lot at Fifth and Linden Streets

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
2023-01-16 10:00 - 2023-01-29 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 417 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 10:00 A.M.
Holy Ghost Catholic Church Hall
417 Carlton Ave., Bethlehem., PA 18015
(Access via the walkway from Carlton Ave., aside of the church)
Lunch will be served.
RSVP your attendance to: jlee975@gmail.com

The Disability Arts Movement with LVACA
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual/Online
The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance hosts a free monthly Lunch & Learn series featuring nationally recognized guest presenters. The series focuses on art and accessibility — a pillar of our organizational mission — and aims to inform our Lehigh Valley artists, art educators, and arts & cultural venues about ways to make the arts more accessible to all.
Join us as we discuss the history of Disability Arts and its importance in the Disability Rights Movement, and create actionable steps to bring Disability Arts to the forefront. Our presenters for this event are

Vicki Landers, Founder & Executive Director of Disability Pride PA
Connie Vandarakis, Arts & Cultural Director of Disability Pride PA

Previous Lunch & Learn topics include the social model of disability, audio description, and accessible technologies. We are currently developing a professional accreditation program for staff and volunteers of arts and culture organizations interested in creating accessible spaces and better serving disabled artists and patrons.

Virtual Reality Experience: Traveling While Black
2023-01-27 - 2023-04-12 | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
Zoellner Arts Center – Butz Lobby

Registration required; unlimited entry

Installation Begins Friday, January 27, 2023 and ends Sunday, April 2
Traveling While Black is a cinematic virtual reality experience that immerses viewers in the long history of restriction of movement for Black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in our communities.
This film by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams and Emmy Award-winning Felix & Paul Studios that transports viewers to historic Ben’s Chili Bowl restaurant in Washington, D.C. Viewers share an intimate series of moments with several of Ben’s patrons as they reflect on their experiences of restricted movement and race relations in the United States.
Confronting the way we understand and talk about race in America, Traveling While Black highlights the urgent need to not only remember the past but to learn from it, and to facilitate a dialogue about the challenges minority travelers still face today.
Click HERE for artist’s website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.
ADMISSION INFORMATION: Online registration required for timeslot. Pay-if-you-wish: FREE, $5, or $10 per person. Registration will open up in January. Please check back.
Participants will wear Oculus GO virtual reality headsets that will be cleaned and disinfected between each showing. Headsets recomended for those ages 12 and up.

LINC DEI Roundtable: Holistically Supporting Talent: Key Levers for Retention & Belonging
2023-01-27 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual/Online
Join us for the first LINC-hosted DEI Roundtable of 2023.
Holistically Supporting Talent: Key Levers for Retention & Belonging
Supporting employees’ mental health, addressing burnout, and promoting employee wellness are increasingly top of mind for employers as they work to retain their employees. This DEI roundtable brings together employers and practitioners to discuss how to make health and wellness a tool for equity, inclusion, and belonging in your organization and team.
Moderated by Orville Trout (He/Him), Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Crayola
Featured Speakers include:

Paula Gonzalez (she/her/ella) MSW LSW, Executive Clinical Coordinator, Preventive Measures, LLC
Susie Fotheringham (she/her) GBA, Director of Corporate Benefits, B. Braun Medical Inc.
Maggie Brown (she/her) MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, Director of Compassion and Caring for Colleagues, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Stephanie Powell (she/her), Global Human Resource Manager, Employee Experience & Culture, Air Products

A moderated panel discussion will be followed by small group breakout sessions. Come to learn & engage!
Free to all members of the DEI Community and employees of DEI Community Member organizations. $25 for non-members.
If cost prohibits participation, please email dei@linc-lv.com for discounted or free ticket options.

Traveling While Black & Queer
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, 522 West Maple Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States

Wu Fei: Hello Gold Mountain (Musical Performance)
2023-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
Sat, 02/11/2023 – 7:30pm

Zoellner Arts Center, Baker Hall

$25 | Free for LU Students

Tickets

Wu Fei is a renowned master of the guzheng, the 21-string Chinese zither, an instrument dating back 2,500 years. This original composition is performed by members of the Lehigh University Philharmonic conducted by Professor Paul Salerni, featuring Wu Fei on guzheng and Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz on oud — the traditional Chinese and Jewish plucked string instruments respectively. The work is inspired by real stories of Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai from Europe before and during World War II, and built lives in China.
Click HERE for artist’s website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

Traveling (Internationally) While Black: Black Students’ Study Abroad Experiences
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, 8A East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, 18015
In this panel, Lehigh students will discuss their experiences “Traveling While Black” as they studied abroad. Our student panelists will share why they chose to study abroad and what resources they consulted to help make their decision; describe the joys, surprises, and challenges they encountered in their journeys, and offer advice for others who are interested in the travelling abroad. This panel will be moderated by Antonio Ellison from Lehigh Study Abroad and Jasmine Woodson from Lehigh Libraries.
Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, CIRCLE, 4th floor South

Traveling While Black Through the Education System
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, 8A East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, 18015
A conversation about the intersection between race and higher education, with Lehigh University students Risa Nkululeko, Justin Burrell, Margaret Robinnette, moderated by Roman Mitchell; opening remarks provided by Annie Balles.
Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, CIRCLE, 4th floor South

Traveling While Black Through the Arts
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Muhlenberg College, 2400 W Chew St, Allentown, PA, 18104
A conversation about the intersection between race and the arts, with Calvin Alexander Ramsey (author and playwright), Anthony Smith Jr. (visual and mixed-media artist), Deirdre Van Walters (President of Basement Poetry), Michael Freeman (abstract artist), moderated by Camille Armstrong a.k.a. CAMILLE WHO (performing and teaching artist).
Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union Rooms 108-100

Traveling While Black: National & Local Perspectives
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Greater Shiloh Church, 403 Pastor Fred Davis St, Easton, PA, 18042
A conversation about the intersection between the local and nationwide experiences of Black Americans, with Tafeni L. English-Relf (Director of Southern Poverty Law Center, Alabama), Esther M. Lee (President, Bethlehem NAACP), Rev. Dr. Gregory Edward (Resurrected Life Church), moderated by Holona Ochs (Lehigh University Associate Professor of Politcal Science); opening remarks provided by Senior Pastor Phillip Davis (Greater Shiloh Church).

Traveling While Black: Up the Corporate Ladder
2023-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
A conversation about the intersection between race and corporate America, with Monica Brooks (PPL), Natasha Ljuiljic (Air Products), Derrick Brown (Metz), William Brown (FIA NYC), Veronica Hunter (Delta Upsilon), moderated by Kevin Greene (COO of Faces International).
Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 605

Summit to Combat Antisemitism
2023-03-12 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Muhlenberg College, 2400 W Chew St, Allentown, PA, 18104

Museum and a Movie: Without a Whisper (Konnón:Kwe)
2023-03-12 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton Street, Easton, 18042, United States
March 2023’s feature is Without a Whisper (Konnón:kwe), a 2020 documentary film uncovering the untold story of the profound influence of Indigenous women on the beginning of the women’s rights movement in the United States.
Without a Whisper (Konnón:kwe) is 27 minutes in length and will be shown at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM in the John R. Austen Auditorium of the Sigal Museum. Masks are strongly encouraged throughout the museum.

Webinar: Moving the Needle on Workplace Mental Health
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | PA
Join us for an interactive session led by Karla Chin, Exude’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, and our new resident Mental health Expert, Dr. Charryse Johnson, as they discuss effective strategies for moving the needle on workplace mental health and provide customized consulting support from the questions submitted in your registration.

On Cancel Culture with Franca Roibal Fernández, Ph.D.
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | PA
Franca is the founder of sol y luna consulting which is a mission-driven business aiming to democratize knowledge through an intersectional, decolonialist lens. we are proud to work hard to be a sustainable, ethical business. our values include compensating people fairly for their labor and respecting knowledge, expertise, and lived experience.
The evenings discussion will center around Cancel Culture. What is cancel culture? Is nuance dead? and how to break down this highly controversial term is misused and misunderstood.
Registration is required for this event. Dinner will be provided!
If you are unable to attend in person a zoom link is available upon registration.
