LINC Inclusion Community

Juneteenth Parade- Easton
2023-06-19 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pa

The Intersection of Race, Gender and Orientation
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Pa

FIESTA Ecuador
2023-06-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Pa

LGBTQ+ Film Series: FLEE
2023-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, 522 West Maple Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
Flee by Jonas Poher Rasmussen 2021
Documentary, Animation, Biography, Afghanistan, Refugee, Gay
1hr 29mins Rated PG-13
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.

Creating and Inclusive Work Culture
2023-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom

E.N.G.A.G.E. the Next Generation of Workers
2023-07-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Every year, companies lose $450-$500 billion dollars due to disengaged workers. Worker disengagement manifests as increased absenteeism, decreased innovation, and lost productivity. Over the last three years, we’ve all seen firsthand how this has impacted our daily lives, from long lines at our favorite coffee shop, reduced hours at our favorite restaurants, and empty shelves at our neighborhood grocery stores.
Organizations looking to align themselves with the next generation of workers must improve their work culture and increase their DEIB efforts. Most importantly, they must E.N.G.A.G.E their employees. In this session, Lachandra Baker will offer HR strategies that engage the heads, hearts, and hands of your workforce, allowing you to increase your bottom line and amplify your business results.

Community Walk at Sand Island
2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Sand Island Trailhead, 134 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
RSVP to DEI@Linc-lv.com to let us know you’re coming!

Disability Pride Lehigh Valley
2023-07-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, 18034
Date: July 22, 2023
Time: 11-3 PM
Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
Food Trucks, Live Music, Performances, Fun, Community, Art Show, Resources
Volunteers Needed: https://lvaca.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Index/5013
Disability Pride Lehigh Valley, a truly inclusive celebration of the disability community, is coming up! Join us for an incredible day of art, live music, special guests, resource tables, food trucks, and games for all ages. This event, presented by the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance in partnership with Disability Pride PA, promises to be a powerful and engaging experience for everyone involved.The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance envisions a community where accessibility and inclusivity is at the forefront of our mission. We are committed to nurturing a culture of access and inclusivity among Lehigh Valley artists, art educators, art supporters, and arts & cultural venues. Our goal is to ensure that participation in the arts is accessible to all, regardless of economic, historical, or other barriers.Disability Pride PA, our esteemed partner, plays a vital role in promoting visibility, cultivating pride, and advocating for an inclusive world for individuals with disabilities. Their dedication extends to serving every disability community, and their practices are continually shaped by the valuable voices of those they serve.We invite vendors, volunteers, and individuals of all backgrounds to participate in this free-admission event. If you are a vendor interested in showcasing your products, services, or resources relevant to the disability community, we warmly invite you to join us. We also welcome volunteers who are passionate about making a positive impact and ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.Make sure to save the date for Disability Pride Lehigh Valley! Together, let’s create a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity flourishes. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting event. We can’t wait to see you there!For more information or to express your interest as a vendor or volunteer, please visit https://www.lvaca.org/accessibility/2023-disability-pride-lehigh-valley/ or contact Jacqui Schwartz, Accessibility Program Manager at LVACA, jschwartz@lvaca.org

Breaking Bias: Using AI to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Performance Management
2023-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation, creativity, and performance is essential, yet measuring and promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) in your performance management practices can be a challenge. Join CheeTung, from EngageRocket, as he explores how to utilize generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to break bias and improve D&I in performance management.

Integrating Digital Accessibility into Your DEI Strategy
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
When accessibility isn’t part of your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, barriers are created, which can make it difficult for an individual with a disability to engage or interact with your business as intended. By prioritizing digital accessibility as a component of your DEI initiatives, you’re able to provide equal access and equal opportunity for as many people as possible. By improving your user experience, all users benefit.
Join Daryn Harpaz, CEO, and Juliette Alexandria, Senior Accessibility Analyst, of Zenyth Group to learn how to seamlessly integrate digital accessibility into your DEI strategy.

Beyond the Ramp: Fostering an Equitable Workplace Culture
2023-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Quite often, professionals with disabilities feel excluded in the workplace due to lack of accommodation resources, inaccessibility, and ableist internal practices. In fact, society’s attitudes toward people with disabilities not only cause trauma, but prevent people from disclosing their disabilities in workplace settings.
Join two leaders in the disability advocacy space, Andraea LaVant & Carly Fahey, for this informative session on strategies to better support and accommodate your disabled employees.

Lehigh Valley PRIDE!
2023-08-20 14:00 - 20:30 | Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way,, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center PROUDLY announces that the 30th anniversary of Lehigh Valley Pride will be a FREE EVENT held on Sunday, August 20, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem from 2 to 8:30 p.m.

Beyond Training-Exploring Structural and Systemic Efforts to Advance Diversity and Inclusion
2023-08-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join us for our next DEI Roundtable, taking place August 25th, 2023 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM via Zoom. A moderated panel discussion will be followed by small group breakout sessions. Come to learn & engage!
DEI Community members have UNLIMITED free seats to roundtables so anyone from your organization can participate at no cost! Not yet a DEI Community Member? Anyone can join!

Wild in the Parks! Canal Park Cleanup Walk
2023-09-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Pa
Wild in the Parks! is a year-round series of nature-based programming showcasing Allentown’s city parks.
This month: Help clean up the canal! Join Wildlands Conservancy Bike and Boat staff and Promise Neighborhoods as we work together to clean up the D&L trail and historic Lehigh Canal. Gloves, and trash bags will be provided.
Age group: All ages welcome
Address: Canal Park- E Walnut St/S Albert St, Allentown, PA. Appropriate for all ages.
This program is free of charge thanks to funding from the City of Allentown, but preregistration is required and space is limited. This program is entirely outdoors so dress for the weather.
Questions? Contact Nicole Landis nlandis@wildlandspa.org 610-965-4397 ext 145

Learning with LINC: Community Conversations
2023-09-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
Join us for an open hour of conversation, reflection, and learning!
September 8, 2023 8:30-9:30 am
Virtual | Zoom- Register here!
The topic of this conversation will be the article, DEI Reports Mask Lack Of Progress And The Path To Transparency (Rae, 2023), linked below and the podcast episode, The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You (Ashong-Lamptey, 2023), linked below.
Please come with your thoughts on one or both of the above mentioned items. We welcome all members and future members of our DEI Community to join. This is a free event, and folks are encouraged to join the conversation as your schedule allows. Attendance for the entire hour is not required, and folks are welcome to join anytime before the meeting ends. Prior registration is required.
Please reach out to DEI@linc-lv.com or contact LINC DEI Program Manager, Krissi Echevarria, at (610) 596-9454
We look forward to our conversation!

DEI Reports Mask Lack Of Progress And The Path To Transparency: https://www.forbes.com/sites/aparnarae/2023/07/06/dei-reports-mask-lack-of-progress-and-the-path-to-transparency/amp/
The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You: https://elementofinclusion.com/the-illusion-of-inclusion-how-diversity-reports-lie-to-you
Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdu-hrDgqHNCQOTsgwupuxO3M52wqGWlX#/registration

Building Diverse Teams: Leveraging Empowerment for Employee Engagement & Retention
2023-09-13 13:30 | Pa
Organizations prioritizing employee engagement create a culture that values and supports employees, contributing to higher retention rates. This interactive Q&A discussion explores the role of empowerment in driving employee engagement and retention.
By granting employees the authority, autonomy, and resources to make decisions and take ownership of their work, companies foster a sense of trust that motivates individuals to invest themselves wholeheartedly in their roles. This sense of purpose fuels intrinsic motivation, increasing job satisfaction and commitment to organizational goals.
Key topics:

Understanding Empowerment: embracing Individual differences to ignite potential
Employee Empowerment and its impact on employee engagement & retention
Integrating empowerment into your DEI Strategy for lasting impact
Measuring employee empowerment & analyzing data for tangible results

Childcare Workforce Crisis Advocacy Session
2023-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Pa
Join business leaders, elected officials and nonprofits to learn more about the local and national childcare workforce crisis and how it affects your business and our local economy.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Northampton Community College Main Campus
College Center 220
8 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Presentation and panel discussion

Mitigating the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Pa

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
2023-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Pa
Join the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professional’s Council for a mixer and trivia in cultural celebration.

This is Not the Play
2023-10-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA
By Chisa Hutchinson
A gritty, in-your-face comedy that shines a light on what we naturally turn away from, racism. A black playwright is trying to write a play about white people, but she discovers the characters have minds of their own. Kashi Johnson, director. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info. LU Department of Theatre website

*Wednesday, 10/4 is a Pay-What-You-Wish performance. Tickets for this performance can only be purchased at the box office or over the phone. Contact Ticket Services for details.

Fireside Chat: Community Mental Health
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th St., Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
Presented by Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley.

Step into the warmth of knowledge and collaboration at our Fireside Chat on Mental Health, where community empowerment meets mental health advocacy. Dr. Hasshan Batts, the visionary Executive Director of Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley, a stronghold of resident-led transformation, welcomes you to an engaging dialogue on Mental Health in our communities.
Fueling this poignant conversation is Mr. Dwayne L. Jones, CEO, and trailblazer at the helm of Preventive Measures, a beacon of Mental and Home Health support that has evolved into an unwavering force across the Lehigh Valley, Washington, DC, Georgia, and New Jersey. Dwayne brings almost two decades of expertise, fused with the commitment to reshaping the mental and at home health landscape. His journey as CEO of Preventive Measures has been marked by revolutionary strides, starting from when he founded the organization in Allentown, PA in 2008. Under his leadership, Preventive Measures has expanded its footprint across multiple states, impacting countless lives through comprehensive mental health education, advocacy, and support services. Driven by his strong belief in equity and inclusivity, Dwayne envisions a world where mental health is prioritized, destigmatized, and accessible to all. Preventive Measures reflects this vision, offering a comprehensive array of resources that champion holistic well-being.
Rooted in the values of equity and resilience, Promise Neighborhoods, a Black-led, anti-racist force, shapes vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods where every child thrives in school, and families flourish. Preventive Measures, with its legacy of compassion and innovation, aligns seamlessly with this mission, fortifying the foundation of community well-being.
Dive into this empowering conversation on October 11, 2023, as we unveil the community’s resources, strengthening the bonds that make our neighborhood resilient. Let’s gather around the fire of collective growth and healing to ignite a conversation where your presence energizes the movement for a healthier, thriving community.

LINC Inclusion Summit
2023-10-12 13:00 - 17:30 | Olympus Corporation of the Americas Headquarters, 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034, United States
For more details and full agenda visit https://www.linc-lv.org/inclusion-summit/
Agenda Overview
1:00 – 2:00pm Security check-in & networking
2:00 – 5:00pm Program
5:00 – 5:30pm Reception & networking

Book Bans
2023-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
