Book Bans
2023-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | PA
Join the LGBTQ Business Council for a panel presentation about what banned books are, how books become banned, and how it affects the community at large.

BRIDGING THE GENERATIONAL GAP: INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNICATION (DEI COLLABORATIVE)
2023-12-05 07:30 - 21:00 | Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
Join the DEI Collaborative in a discussion that dives into integrating each generation and bridging the gap through communication. We will discuss mental health, the importance of your voice and voting, inclusive language, and macro and microaggressions.

Assessing the Impact of DEI Programs
2023-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Online
Many organizations have made promises about committing to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies in recent years. But critics say much of what has been done is merely performative and does not create meaningful change. To establish an effective DEIB strategy and retain commitment from leaders, HR professionals must consider performance metrics. But where do you begin? How do you measure the execution of a DEIB strategy?
In this conversation, experts and thought leaders will guide you through the metrics and KPIs that can help gauge the success of your DEIB initiatives and inform your strategizing. Gain a competitive edge by walking the talk and truly committing to DEI.
Join this conversation to understand the:

Best metrics to consider for benchmarking and industry standards
Impact of DEI strategies on business outcomes
Importance of analyzing intersectionality of workers
Implementing action plans based on the DEIB data

How to Elevate Workplace Well-Being Through Inclusion and Belonging
2023-12-19 12:30 - 13:00 | Virtual/Online

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15 | PA

Somos Latinas Luncheon
2024-01-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant, 4030 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA, PA, 18049, United States

Turning the Page: Book Bans Part II
2024-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 | NCC- Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Roundtable
2024-01-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual/Online

The Marcon Institute: Radical Love Conference 2024
2024-02-14 - 2024-02-17 | PA

Cena Bilingüe Comunitaria: Bilingual Community Dinner
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, 520 E 4th St, Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Register here!

Radical Love Conference: Public Talk by Ms. Samaria Rice
2024-02-16 04:00 - 17:30 | PA
Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice and founder of the Tamir Rice Foundation will be speaking. Learn more here: https://marcon.lehigh.edu/programs-initiatives/radical-love-conference

AUTHOR TALK – As Goes Bethlehem With Jill Schennum
2024-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States

Sleep Soundly, Live Fully: Women's Wellness Expo
2024-02-20 10:30 - 13:00 | PA
Presented by the women’s business council

Screening and Discussion: Love Letters to Allentown
2024-02-20 17:30 - 20:00 | PA

Black Film: Then and Now- "One Night in Miami"
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States

Black Wall Street: Part III Panel
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | PA

City and State PA's Diversity Summit: Creating Connections between MWBE and Government
2024-02-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Penn Harris Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States

Championing Workplace Inclusivity: Insights from the Disability Community
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 3200 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States

Caring for You: Compassion Resilience Training
2024-02-28 17:00 - 19:30 | VentureX- Bethlehem, 306 S New St. #110, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join UWGLV and Resilent Lehigh valley for a FREE workshop focused on Compassion Resilience and maintaining personal and professional well-being. To register: email nickyas@unitedwayglv.org or call (610)807-5752

Young Professionals Leadership Summit
2024-02-29 07:30 - 12:00 | DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States

Unveiling Diversity: Authors' Reception for Black Children's Books
2024-03-02 08:00 - 10:30 | VentureX- Bethlehem, 306 S New St. #110, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Celebrate black children’s book week with this family-friendly author reception

Project BLUEPrint Training Program
2024-03-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Virtual/Online
PROJECT BLUEPRINT is a leadership development program with the goal of increasing the number of diverse volunteers providing leadership for the boards of Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations. It is designed to help these organizations develop boards that are equitable and inclusive, responsive and reflective of the culturally diverse communities they serve. Project Blueprint develops knowledgeable and trained leadership volunteers who can most effectively help nonprofit organizations meet the new and emerging needs of our community.

This is a 6-week course starting March 6, 2024, cost is $150, financial assistance may be available

Performance: The Irish Comedy Tour
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way,, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
The Irish Comedy Tour will perform on Friday March 8 at the Musikfest Cafe. Enjoy a night filled with laughter as Derek, Michael, Damon and Derrick, a foursome with Irish backgrounds, tear apart and validate all things Irish! They are also musicians, and each has hilarious and personal stories to share that will make your belly laugh and leave you ‘greening’ from ear to ear. Ticket prices start at $32 per person and go up to $35. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Get there early to enjoy a delicious dinner before the show at 6:30 p.m. You must be 18 years or older or have a parent/guardian with you if you’re between 13-17 years of age.

Performance: Dervish
2024-03-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way,, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Looking for something fun to do the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day? You’re in luck because on Wednesday March 13, 2024, Dervish is coming back to the Lehigh Valley as part of their United States tour. Dervish is known as one of the best interpreters of Irish folk music and the band was recently recognized with a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award for their work. This performance will include music from their upcoming album, The Great Irish Songbook Chapter 2 which will be released later this year. Get ready to ‘shamrock and roll’ the night away listening to Irish folk music by a group that started as childhood friends. Tickets start at $29 per person and go up to $35. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Arrive early and have dinner with us before the show at 6:00 p.m.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
2024-03-20 08:30 - 11:00 | Virtual/Online
The Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business will host their annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit in 2024. This online summit will cover the importance of creating a diverse culture to build better community leaders, attract strong talent and develop innovative ideas and practices.

R.E.D.I. R.I.S.E. Dinner
2024-03-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Colonial Hall, 1208 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Moravian University Hosts: R.E.D.I. R.I.S.E. Dinner

Join the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. The Reaching for Empowerment, Diversity, and Inclusion Rejoicing in our Sister’s Excellence (R.E.D.I. R.I.S.E.) dinner will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, reflect on the progress we’ve made, and inspire future generations. This special evening will feature a keynote speech from trailblazing environmental scientist Dr. Natasha Woods.

Flag Raising (Allentown) in Honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility
2024-03-28 14:00 | Allentown City Hall, 435 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
