While our US Constitution states that all people are equal, it took the US Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s to help create laws that banned discrimination in public places, employment, and receiving federal funds based on race, gender, ethnicity and religion. Today, laws also prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and ability. The history of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is deeply intertwined with the broader struggle for civil rights and social justice. These efforts aim to foster environments where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive, ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunity. Recently, federal and state policies have declared DEI to be discriminatory towards majority groups and has pressured private entities to eliminate DEI programs, but DEI offers broad workplace, educational and societal benefits. Two of the principles of Unitarian Universalism affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person and justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Join us this Sunday for a presentation on diversity, equity and inclusion in America.

Presented by Don Morishita.

Worship Associate is Melody Lenkner