Many years ago, residents of Brentwood were facing challenges with diversity and the Brentwood Diversity Committee (BDC) was formed and headed by some leaders and influencers from the community. For a number of years, the BDC worked through countless concerns brought before the committee.
Many instances of resolve and improved relationships resulted throughout our community, schools, businesses and more, as a result of this committee. Over the years, as the tools and relationships progressed, people seemed to need the committee less and less, and it waned.
In these troubling times, members of the community have felt it is necessary to bring forward again a resource for citizens of the Brentwood community to share together and work together for optimum equity within our community.
GOAL:
Actively engage the community and create a safe space for Brentwood leaders and stakeholders to encourage authentic conversations around diversity and inclusion opportunities to effectuate positive changes that fosters respect, trust, inclusivity, and equity in the community so that all community members feel valued and welcomed. The forum would be a sounding board of opinions and public input, subject matter experts presenting on best practices, community activities reinforcing these ideals, and with the committed leadership of agency/non-profit stakeholders able to return to their respective bodies to influence policy and effectuate positive change in the community. Discover ways to acknowledge and track what is working well to avoid duplicating efforts.
Brentwood community members actively engaged to participate, please submit the interest form by following this link: https://forms.gle/3mJHgRteYNbAV1aA7
Interest submittals will be accepted through Wednesday, August 26th.
For more information contact:
Name: Sukari Beshears
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 925-390-8225
or
Name: Annette Beckstrand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 925-437-4963
