Federal EEO Guidance 3
Black History Month 4
Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5
Hispanic Heritage Month 6
Women’s History Month 9
Administrative Professionals Week 12
Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month 13
Native American Heritage Month 15
Older Americans Month 16
Disability Awareness Month 17
Gay Pride Month 19
Featured Presenters 20
Business Resources 23
Miscellaneous Resources 24
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Federal EEO Guidance
It is a policy of the federal government to “provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing affirmative program in each agency” (29 CFR 1614.101). As part of this effort, federal agencies have been tasked to create programs that prevent discriminatory acts based on non meritorious reasons, enhance awareness of affirmative equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies, and participate in the communities in which we work.
One way that federal agencies can accomplish these goals is by having effective special emphasis programs. Special emphasis programs and groups like the Diversity Education and Cultural Awareness (DECA) Committee help us to “participate at the community level with other employers, with schools and universities and with other public and private groups in cooperative action to improve employment opportunities and community conditions that affect employability” (29 CFR 1614.102). They also provide opportunity for agencies to recognize the unique contributions that diverse cultures bring to the workforce, as required by executive order.
Below, you will find DECA’s Cultural Resource Guide, a living document that contains recommendations for organizations, presenters, and activities that other agencies and organizations have used to conduct diversity training or activities. The Cultural Resource Guide was created to assist federal agencies in maintaining effective and efficient EEO programs, and serves as a tool for EEO professionals, Special Emphasis Program Managers, and any federal employee responsible for providing diversity training for the federal workforce.
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Black History Month
Judge Ardie Bland
Kansas City Municipal Court
Keynote speaker for 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon. Judge Bland has spoken on the following topics: Black History Month, Martin Luther King and Veterans Day as he is the Judge over the Veteran’s Court. Judge Bland is an AWESOME Speaker!
Black Archives of Mid-America
816-241-2272
1722 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
www.blackarchives.org
The Black Archives of Mid-America serves to collect and preserve the history of African Americans in the Midwest. Our collections, educational programs, research services and special projects facilitate both scholarly inquiry and public understanding of African American history.
Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver
POC: Holly R. Jenkins, Scheduler
(816)842-4545
101 W. 31st Street,Kansas City, MO 64108
Congressman Cleaver speaks on issues related to African American history and diversity issues. He is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dr. Delia Gillis,
University of Central Missouri
Point of contact: Delia Gillis r(660) 543-8620
Brief Description of the Presentation: Dr. Gillis is a history professor adn the Director of the Center for Africana Studies. She provided local African American/black history and the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth.
Black History Month (continued)
Bob Kendrick, President
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM)
Point of Contact:Joan Finley
Phone:816-221-1920
Address:http://www.nlbm.com/, in the 18thand Vine Complex
Email:
Brief Description: He showed a brief video about the museum, spoke about the players and gave prizes away from the NLBM gift shop to people who could answer trivia. He was the best received speaker I have seen as a SEPM.
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Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Alvin Brooks
AdHoc Group Against Crime
Phone: 816.861.5500
3116 Prospect Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64128
Judge Ardie Bland
Kansas City Municipal Court
Keynote speaker for 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon. Judge Bland has spoken on the following topics: Black History Month, Martin Luther King and Veterans Day as he is the Judge over the Veteran’s Court. Judge Bland is an AWESOME Speaker!
Dr. Delia Gillis,
University of Central Missouri
Point of contact: Delia Gillis r(660) 543-8620
Brief Description of the Presentation: Dr. Gillis is a history professor adn the Director of the Center for Africana Studies. She provided local African American/black history and the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth.
J David Reeves
Dept of Housing and Urban Development
Past President: Blacks in Government
Keynote speaker for 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Contact: Gabriela Flores
(816) 701-1394
Email:
Gabriela Flores, Director of Equity and Diversity for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.
Norma Cantu
(816) 235-2541
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Professor with UMKC, Spoke regarding CINCO DE MAYO.
Carlos Gomez, President of the Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Point of Contact:Himself
Phone:(816) 472-6767
2001 Grand Blvd., Suite 700, Kansas City, MO, 64108
http://www.hccgkc.com
Email:
Brief description: He presented a short video from Univision about the prominence of Hispanic culture in the US. He told relevant stories, provided evidence about the growth of the Hispanic population in the Kansas City area and invited everyone to become part of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Guadalupe Center
POC: Chris Medina
816-421-1015
1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez
Kansas City, MO 64108
www.guadalupecenters.org
Hispanic Heritage Month- Continued
John Fisk Elementary
POC: Josie Herrera
Hispanic Serving Elementary School
Trio Aztlan
POC: Uzziel Pecina
816-2352447
Uzziel is a professor at UMKC and performs in a band named
Trio Aztlan.
Joseph Marquez, Assistant U.S. Attorney
SEPM: Hispanic Heritage
Point of Contact: Joseph Marquez
816-426-4286,
Kathy Quinn, Local News Personality
SEPM: Hispanic Heritage
Point of contact:
Kim Stripling, Admin Assistant to the President/GM
WDAF-TV
3030 Summit, KCMO 64108
(816) 753-4567
Patricia Rangel
(303) 454-0100
Federal Bureau of Prisons
9595 West Quincy Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
Hispanic Heritage Month- Continued
Juan Rangel
Director, Workforce Development – Sales
(816) 604-1503
1775 Universal Avenue, West Entrance
Kansas City, MO 64120
Juan can speak on Hispanic Heritage issues and general stereotyping issues.
Edwin Rodriquez Pazo
USCIS, National Benefits Center
(816) 251-2768
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Women’s History Month
Billie J. Bell
(816)225-9481
Billie is an Science Educator in the Center School District. She spoke on the Women’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Sandra Campbell
USDOT/FAA
901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64016
Sandra.Campbell.faa.gov
Sandra has done dramatization on Bessie Coleman for the USCIS – National Benefits Center.
Angela Cervantes
(816) 437-8387
www.angelacervantes.net
7232 N Bales Ave
Kansas City, MO 64119
Angela is a writer and a poet and has done events on Women’s History for the USCIS – National Benefits Center.
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Contact: Gabriela Flores
(816) 701-1394
Email:
Gabriela Flores, Director of Equity and Diversity for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.
Women’s History Month (continued)
Federally Employed Women, FEW
Contact: Evelyn Anderson
E-mail Address:
Evelyn is a retired employee of USDA. She is a lifetime member of FEW. Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a private membership organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal government
Ray Gable
Midwest Transplant Network
(913) 262-1668
1900 W. 47th Pl., Westwood, KS 66205
Ray has spoken on women’s issues for Women’s History Month.
Krystal Tatney
Burns and McDonnell (816) 823-6233
Krystal is young Engineer with a wealth of experience at Burns and McDonnell. She spoke on the Women’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. There was no cost although I am sure she will take a Monetary Donation.
The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Point of contact: Jackie Loya-Torres
Interim Executive Director
9650 Squibb Road, Ste. 220, Mission Kansas 66202
p: 913-831-0711 ext 26
f: 913-831-0881
www.wfgkc.org
Women’s History Month (continued)
Women’s Bureau- Dept of Labor
Point of contact: Dorothy Witherspoon
Regional Administrator
2300 Main St., Room 1050,
Kansas City, MO
816-285-7235
Email:
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Administrative Professionals Week
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Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble
www.chinesemusickc.com
Ya-Mei Chen
Contact: 816-251-2701
Email:
Ya-Mei works for Homeland Security. She talks about her experience as a immigrant. “When East meets West”.
Kimberly Masteller
Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art
Kimberly is the curator of South and Southeast Asian art at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. She can provide in-depth knowledge about Asian inspired art and provide information about the museum. She has given presentations at government agency office locations as well as at the museum.
Senior Special Agent Scot Saving
(816) 880-5040
USDHS/ICE
9747 North Conant Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
Scott has spoke to the USCIS – National Benefits Center for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Taiwanese Association of Kansas City
POC: Dr. Hung
913-381-7235
Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month(continued)
Tiffany Tu
National Benefits Center
850 NW Chipman
Suite 500
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Ms. Tu speaks on issues involving Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
Dr. William Tsutsi
Acting Director of the Center for East Asian Studies
University of Kansas Department of History
(785) 864-3569
3650 Wescoe Hall
1445 Jayhawk Boulevard
Dr. Tsutsi has done speaking engagements for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mary Zhang
Chinese Medicine Clinic
(816) 361-8885
Mary Zhang is a Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine and speaks on the history and different methods of medical practices in the Asian culture.
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Native American Heritage Month
Kansas City Indian Center (KCIC)
Moses Brings Plenty, Cultural Liaison
Phone:816-421-7608
Point of Contact:Receptionist at KCIC or himself
600 West 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Address:http://www.haicindian.com/
Email:''
Brief description: He shared his personal stories as an American Indian and answered questions masterfully. He speaks on many topics, but the theme of this event was diversity
Jackie and John Rozine
(913) 631-3642
5424 Nieman Road
Shawnee, KS 66203
Jackie and John are local storytellers who have done events for Native American Heritage Month.
Sporred Eavle Dance Troupe
Heart of America Indian Center
POC: Thomas Smith
This group does dancing and historical presentations for Native American Heritage events.
Older Americans Month
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Disability Awareness Month
Alphapointe Association for the Blind
7501 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone:(816) 421-5848
www.alphapointe.org
Assists legally blind and visually impaired individuals throughout Missouri to maintain dignity and independence by providing rehabilitation, job training, employment and support services.
Autism Speaks
POC: Jennifer Smith-Currier
312-515-1452
Disabled Federal Employees Council
816-823-5100
Kansas School of the Blind
POC: Cheryl Love
913-281-3308
1100 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102
Katie Banister
Access-4-All, Inc.
PO Box 220751
St. Louis, MO 63122
Katie speaks about her experiences as a person with a disability and talks about some of the issues that face people with disabilities.
Missouri Assisted Technology of Blue Springs Campus
1501 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 655-6700
http://at.mo.gov/index.html
The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.
Programs and initiatives of Missouri Assistive Technology are directed by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council, which was established by state statute in 1993. The Council is charged to serve as an advocate for policies, regulations and programs to establish a consumer-responsive, comprehensive assistive technology service delivery system. The Council meets at least four times a year, reports annually to the Governor and the general assembly on Council activities to increase access to assistive technology, and provides programmatic direction for all activities and services.
Chevi Peters
Special Olympics
Contact: Donna Zimmerman
913.236.9290 ext. 112
5280 Foxridge DriveMission, KS 66202
Chevi was our Inspirational Speaker at Unity Day 2012. Overcoming life-threatening adversities in his young life, Chevi has become an accomplished athlete. After joining Special Olympics, he has since been named the 2010 and 2011 New Hope Athlete of Year and 2011 Most Inspirational Athlete at Summer Games for Special Olympics KS.
Whole Person Inc. The
3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Phone: (816) 561-0304
www.thewholeperson.org
Assist people with disabilities to live independently and encourage change within the community to expand opportunities for independent living.
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Gay Pride Month
Dr. Robert Minor
http://www.fairnessproject.org/seminars.html
Dr. Minor offers lectures and workshops on GLBTA issues which are available to nonprofit organizations, religious and educational institutions, and businesses.
Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Greater Kansas City
(816)931-4420
www.lgcckc.org
Central connection point for individuals and organizations in the LGBT/allied community providing referral services/information, networking opportunities and access to LGBT supportive groups/businesses
Parents, Family, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays PFLAG
Contact: David Whitner (816)522-7802
davidf.whitner@netzero
PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the original ally organization. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy. Now in its 40th anniversary year, PFLAG has over 350 chapters and 200,000 supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities and rural areas in all 50 states.
Featured Presenters
These presenters have been either keynote speakers or held workshops at various Unity Days. There is often a fee required for their services.
Dr. Joel Freeman
The Freeman Institute
(410) 729-4011
Box 305
Gambrills, MD 21054
Dr. Freeman is an author and speaker who can discuss issues involving diversity and civil rights. From keynote speech to multi- day presentations.
Michele Jones