Diversity includes respect of the dignity of each individual
as a person not withstanding differences in personality,
age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability,
sexual orientation, physical appearance, family status,
religious and political beliefs, socio-economic status, and
other personal identity markers.
The Office of Diversity works to
foster an
awareness, understanding and respect for the
differences that make us each unique human beings. It
strives to identify, understand and satisfy the needs of the
City's diverse workforce and community.
Services
Services offered by the
Office of Diversity support the City's diversity strategies and
influence both the internal work environment and the
community.
Community Impact
-
Human Relations Advisory Board
Manages council-appointed Mesa volunteers who advise the City
Council on issues of diversity and inclusion.
- Community Outreach/Ombudsman
Builds relationships with community members,
businesses and organizations to address community
diversity issues.
- Disabled & Veterans Affairs
Serves as ADA Coordinator and a resource for these groups.
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Join in the 2012 Unity Walk
Get your walking shoes ready in celebration of
cultural diversity at the Regional Unity Walk and
Diversity Festival on Saturday, February 4.
Join the participating cities of Mesa, Tempe,
Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Phoenix and Scottsdale
as well as Arizona State University, as they “Walk
for Unity in our Community.†The walk and
festival are free, and registration is not required.
Families, community organizations, scout groups,
school clubs and church groups are encouraged to
participate. Walkers should arrive at
their assembly points by 10 a.m. and the walk will
begin at 10:30 a.m. Participants from Mesa
will meet at the Tempe Center for the Arts parking
lot. The walking route is
approximately one mile to the Tempe Beach Park,
which is the ending point. Walkers are
encouraged to carry flags, signs or banners
announcing their group’s identity and promoting
diversity. Please wear a turquoise or
teal blue T-shirt to represent Mesa.
The festival, which will begin as walkers arrive,
will feature a welcome by dignitaries,
entertainment, jump houses for the kids and food.
The festival will end at noon. Transportation
will be provided to bring walkers back to their
assembly points.
For more information, call 480-644-5033. Visit
http://www.tempe.gov/diversity/regionalunitywalk.htm
for the map to the assembly points.
Community Cinema
All films will be shown at:
Mesa Arts Center
Contemporary Arts Building, Dobson Room
One East Main Street
6:00 p.m.
Parking Map
Map of Mesa Arts Center
Facility
For full details, view the PDF
Flyer
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