Wilmington, NC Equity & Inclusion

Don't forget to get your tickets for the second annual Juneteenth Breakfast! The food will be amazing, but of course, On Thyme is providing the food and you DO NOT want to miss those Shrimp and Grits!
There will be singing, dancing, poetry, great door prizes, and awards. Also, Mayor Bill Saffo will attend to present the City's Juneteenth Proclamation.
We hope to see you there. This is the main fundraising event for the Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington, Inc, who have been working tirelessly to create Juneteenth Celebrations since 1995!!
You can purchase tickets at the QR Code below, at the link https://rb.gy/kpcn35 or at the door.
Do not miss out!

Wilmington, NC Equity & Inclusion The City of Wilmington, North Carolina recognizes that every person and culture is different.

Our celebration of Juneteenth continues tomorrow with the powerful film, Juneteenth Faith and Freedom. The film is FREE and will be show in the UNCW Upperman African American Cultural Center (https://www.facebook.com/pages/UNCW-Upperman-African-American-Cultural-Center/320727791341605). It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the history of Juneteenth, hear from wonderful panelists, and build community.
Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa4txHtKIps

Don't forget! It is time for one of the most exciting events of the year...The Juneteenth Step Show. The house will be packed and the performances will be thrilling. Get over to the MLK Center and check it out!!

Be sure to join us tomorrow as the City of Wilmington issues the Pride Month Proclamation!

It is almost that time! The City of Wilmington is proud to work with The Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington, Inc, and numerous partners, to celebrate Juneteenth 2024. We have a full slate of celebration and hope you can join us at one, if not all, of the events.

As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, plan on joining us for this fantastice event.
On June 29th, we will welcome Jaki Shelton Green, who will be leading us in a unique poetry workshop. Using her poem "this I know for sure," we will collectively work to create a Wilmington Community Juneteenth poem.
The event is free, but requires registration.
We hope to see you there.

Juneteenth Celebration: Poetry Workshop with Jaki Shelton Green - Cameron Art Museum $5 Suggested Donation     CAM welcomes NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green for a community poetry workshop in the galleries. Her poem, This I Know For Sure, acknowledges the...

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Nearly a third, or 28%, of Gen Z adults in the United States identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender or q***r, a larger share than older generations, according to a new report by PRRI, a nonprofit that conducts research on religion, values and public policy."

Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ at much higher rates than older Americans, report shows | CNN Nearly a third, or 28%, of Gen Z adults in the United States identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender or q***r, a larger share than older generations, according to a new report by PRRI, a nonprofit that conducts research on religion, values and public policy.

The City of Wilmington is working on its Greater Downtown Plan and are looking for your input. Take the opportunity to give your input now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBB228N . The survey is open to everyone. You do not need to live or work Downtown to be affected by what happens within it. Downtown is for everyone.

For further information about the Greater Downtown Plan, check out: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/planning-development-and-transportation/plans-documents/small-area-plans/greater-downtown

Thank your local New Hanover County Public Library librarians for all the fantastic work they do!

The Equal Justice Initiative has a calendar documenting the unfortunate history of injustice in America. Their goal is to help us confront our history to overcome racial inequality.
Below it today's entry. We will be posting from this calendar. For more information on their fantastic work, visit https://eji.org/

Apr. 12, 1963 | Bull Connor Orders Violent Arrests of Dr. MLK Jr. and Dozens More Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

Poder y Esperanza y NCDHHS están organizando este evento en Wilmington / Viernes 19 de abril 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Todos son bienvenidos, por favor pasen la voz a sus comunidades, y lideres. Evento en ESPAÑOL.

Good afternoon. Poder y Esperanza and NCDHHS are hosting the following event in Wilmington on Friday, April 19, at 7:00. Everyone is welcome and the event will be held in Spanish.

A thank you to Lindy ford and Bridget Tarrant, members of the New Hanover County Commission for Women, for attending the YWCA Health Summit. While there, they were busy distributing their Pulse Survey to gather more information about issues of concern for women in our community.

Bias has an impact on all parts of hiring.

White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds Economists sent 83,000 fake job applications to a slew of major U.S. companies, and found that the typical firm favored white applicants over Black ones by around 9%.

Join our City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation folks for a great exploration of nature beyond the binary. You don't want to miss this fun. If you are interested, email [email protected]

On the 8th and 9th day of we are celebrating the enduring legacy and contributions of both Dr. Leroy Upperman and the UNCW Upperman African American Cultural Center. Both transformed, and continue to transform, Wilmington. We are continually grateful for their past, and ongoing, historic and tremendous work and dedication.


Learn more about Dr. Upperman, and the Upperman Center: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/connections-belonging/african-american-cultural-center/

On the 7th day of in Wilmington we celebrate Robert R. Taylor.
Trying to encompass the life and accomplishments of the esteemed Robert R. Taylor in one FB post is impossible. So, we will provide you with this quote, "Robert. R. Taylor occupies in the Negro race in architecture the position with Henry Ossawa Tanner Holds in Painting and Paul Laurence Dunbar attained unto in poetry," ("Real Builders of Tuskegee," Tuskegee Alumni Bulletin 2 Jan.-March 1915)
Learn more about Robert R. Taylor here: https://www.blackhistory.mit.edu/story/robert-r-taylor
Or read: Robert R. Taylor and Tuskegee: An African American Architect Designs for Booker T. Washington, by Ellen Weiss

On the sixth day of month, we are celebrating the tremendous Mary Washington Howe. She spent her life as a scholar and educator for her community. Not only was she the first woman to be the principal of Williston Grammar School (a position she would hold for 22 years!) in 1893 she became the first woman in Wilmington to read the Emancipation Proclamation in local celebrations.
Her tireless work and dedication was acknowledged in 1963 when a school was named in her honor.

On the 5th day of Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. James Frances Shober, a man of tremendous accomplishment and deep commitment to his community.
Watch here to learn mor about Dr. Shober: https://www.1897ilm.com/subjects/dr-james-francis-shober
Or read here: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/shober-james-francis-1853-1889/

On the fourth day of Black History Month, we celebrate another Wilmington trailblazer, General Major Joseph McNeil, one of the organizers of the Greensboro Sit-Ins, a moment that sparked a movement.
Learn more about McNeil and the sit-ins: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/the-greensboro-sit-in

On the third day of , we celebrate the visionary and transcendent artist Minnie Evans.
Read about Minnie Evans, and see a portfolio of her work, at this link: https://www.petulloartcollection.org/minnie-evans/

As the City of Wilmington, NC Government continues its celebration of Black History Month, take time to learn more about the visionary Abraham Galloway, who was born in Southport, but would make Wilmington his home after the Civil War.
https://www.ourstate.com/abraham-galloway/

Habari Gani?
Ujima!
Todays Kwanzaa principle is Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility.
Today we work to build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together.
Song of the Day: Optimistic, Sounds of Blackness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZqIHeJ_Drc

Habari Gani?
Kujichagulia!
Happy Second Day of Kwanzaa. Today we celebrate self-determination, and embrace the chance define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Song of the Day: " I Am the Black Gold of the Sun," Rotary Connection & Minnie Riperton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8nloCCFuW4

Habari Gani? Umoja!
Happy First day of Kwanzaa. May your celebration bring unity, joy, and light.

Happy First Night of Hanukkah!

Today is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat.

The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. This year marks the 35th commemoration of this important day. Over the past 35 years, there has been significant progress in addressing HIV and AIDS thanks to advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and prevention, and a broader understanding of the virus.

Late night ‘Implicit Bias and You!’ with our fabulous Wilmington, NC Police Department Civilian Staff. Chief has a lot to be proud of and so do these folks who get it done everyday for the City of Wilmington. Btw, have you toured the museum inside WPD? Hmmm…maybe you should come and check it out. Um, during normal business hours. 😅

Happy Veterans Day from the Wilmington, NC Equity & Inclusion.

On this day 125 years ago, a horrific act of violence and hate was carried out in New Hanover County, the effects of which continue to impact our community to this day. acknowledges the painful memory of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre & Coup d'état, and strives daily to ensure that our future is better and brighter for generations to come. Learn more at Diversity.NHCgov.com/1898