Category: Diversity and Inclusion

The First Juneteenth

President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17th, 2021. Photo Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom … Continued

Meet Dell Carter, a Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member

The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying.  Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 41 nationalities and spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the state.  Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City council and administration believe the infusion of … Continued

Diversity and Inclusion Committee honored for innovation

The City of Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee was recently honored on July 29 with the Local Government Innovation Award during the 2020 Alliance for Innovation Transforming Local Government Conference. The committee was recognized for its efforts to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion to the Montgomery community. City Manager Brian Riblet, Matthew Vanderhorst, community … Continued

Thank Montgomery’s health care professionals and front-line workers!

#TurnMontgomeryBlue April 20 – May 9 is designated as a time of caring in the City of Montgomery. Say, thank you to all of Montgomery’s healthcare professionals and front-line workers for turning Montgomery blue! Healthcare workers, restaurants, and grocery stores have remained open to ensure our health and safety during this pandemic. We are urging all … Continued

Meet Chip Harrod, A Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member

The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying.  Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the state.  Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities.  City council and administration believe the infusion … Continued

Meet Benny Miles, a Diversity and Inclusion Committee member

The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the State. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City Council and administration believe the infusion … Continued

The Importance of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the State. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City Council and administration believe the infusion … Continued

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