Diversity Memphis

Multi-faith Dialogue

Diversity Memphis works with a broad spectrum of our faith communities' leaders and members to design programs that provide information, education and the opportunity to participate in interactive learning. Through social, prayerful, powerful exchanges we learn about each other and the faith communities in our city. We examine the ties that bind us together and the differences that make us unique

FreeLand Youth Camp

Our youth camp, named after long time supporter Dennis Freeland, brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to provide opportunities for leadership, learning and social engagement. We believe that children are our future and by broadening their horizons we can change our world. Programs designed for weekends, a weeklong camp, and special day and evening gatherings introduce delegates to a unique experience. Social networks are established, prejudices examined, and the opportunity to create a land free from bias, bigotry and racism becomes a reality.

Adult Programs

Programs designed to discuss sensitive subjects such as Disparities in Healthcare, workplace issues and examination of those common threads that bind us together are designed and implemented following extensive discussion.
Programs are interactive and involve participants in a postive experience that utilzes humor and personal examination of issues. Discussion and dialogue are essential elements.

Faith Matters

Wednesday, August 30, 2007, Diversity Memphis held its' first Faith Matters Leadership Breakfast. Over 30 Faith Leaders attended a breakfast, learned about Diversity Memphis and had the opportunity to share information about activities that were coming up. By far the most important aspect of this gathering was the opportunity to listen to the Faith Leaders and learn what they thought were important issues facing our community. Special Thanks to Cindy Sakaan and Laura Fox Ingram for making this event happen. This will become an annual activity for Diversity Memphis and is another example of the types of Faith Work our orgnization does. For more information on how you can be involved in this and other activities contact us a 405.9555 or through the web site.

Diversity Memphis Talks

Diversity Memphis Talks was on display at Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday October 7, 2007. Jim Foreman spoke to the congregation about the formation of Diversity Memphis, its' short term successes and its' plans for the future. This opportunity was a chance to review what we are doing and look ahead to the future while sharing the mission of Diversity Memphis with a large group of people. If you would be interested in having someone from Diversity Memphis talk with your group please let us know by contacting us at 405.9555 or through the website at contact us! A number of different speakers are available.

Founders

Laura Adams
Jim Allen
Msgr. John R. Batson*
Leo & Joy Bearman
Jack A. Belz
Jennifer Burgess
Church Health Center
Church of the Holy Spirit
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Walter Crews
Dorothy Crook
Charles M. Crump
Rabbi Harry Danziger
Fred L. Davis
Dr. George & Suzanne Elder
Elvis Presley Enterprises
Lee & Amy Filderman
Sonya & Jimmy Fleck
Avron Fogelman
Hal Fogelman
James & Lucia Gilliland
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Jamie Griffin
Sue Ellen Haaga
Carolyn Head
Terry Hendrix
Hypnotize Minds
Laura Fox Ingram
James Jalenak
Jack & Audrey Joffre
Dr. Fred Johnson
Nina Katz
Dr. Jaswant Khanna
Dr. Brian Kiel
S L Kopald, Jr.
Scot & Barbara Lansky
Thomas Lawrence
Michael Less
Sandy Lewis
William J. Logue
Arthur B. "Tim" Malkin, Jr.
Lee H. Malkin
Malkin Management & Investment Co.,Inc.
Sylvia Marks
E. Keenon McCloy
Dr. Mary McDonald
Jim McMahon
Denice McMahon
James C. McWillie
Dr. Mohammed Moinuddin
Frank Murtaugh
Priya Rao
Dr. Edward Reed
J. Martin Regan
Lester Rosen*
Perveen Rustomfram
Cynthia Sakaan
Tom Lewis & Cathy Schanzer
Charles A. Scruggs, Sr.
Mark Stansbury
Cris Stovall
Rev. Joseph L. Tagg, III
Dr. Alan & Laura Tanenbaum
Marla Taner
Marcos Velez-Duran
Harish Vishria
Dr. Jane Walters
Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.
Bert Wolff
Warren Wurzburg




 

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