Diversity & Equity

Coverage of programs that deal with gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, and socioeconomic status; are focused on fair access to resources and opportunities; and, those that create environments where people feel welcome, respected, and fully accepted.

Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience

Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.

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From mushrooms to vegan meals: Windrose Exchange is building a more inclusive workforce

Windrose Exchange team members get real-world experience in a supportive work environment.

Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities

Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.

Q&A with House of Pins’ Co-founder Sarah McMillan

Following a devastating loss, Sarah and Jason McMillan committed themselves to creating House of Pins, a space where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued.

‘Come as you are’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’ production is setting a new standard for accessibility

Leveraging Arts United Center renovations and a 'come as you are' approach, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Footloose is pioneering a new benchmark for inclusivity.

Amani Family Services’ Naturalization and Legal Assistance program turns immigration support into economic strength

By directing immigrants toward pathways for long-term success, a naturalization and legal assistance program can increase stability for local families and help maintain a strong economy.

Attendees explore a booth at the Hispanic Heritage Festival in North Manchester.
Wabash County’s Secret to Growth? Building a welcoming culture

“Our ultimate measure of success is whether our population grows. We want Wabash County to be a place where everyone feels they belong.”

Austin Mack (center), who is the 49ers wide receiver and a Bishop Luers graduate. with Adrian Curry of The Art Leadership Center during a presentation at the Juneteenth Macknificent Freedom Fest at McMillen Park on June 18, 2022.
Photo series: Celebrating Juneteenth in Fort Wayne

The Macknificent Freedom Fest is Fort Wayne's official, week-long Juneteenth celebration.

There's a new Pillars of Hope and Justice Monument at the corner of Ewing and W. Main Street.
#PlacesofNEI: Artists share plans for a new Pillars of Hope and Justice Monument in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission hosted an artist talk at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art about the Pillars of Hope and Justice Monument in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Mr. Adrian Curry, who is part of the team leading this year’s celebration, at the Elders Jubilee.
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate at Fort Wayne’s Macknificent Freedom Fest

“It is a time to educate, organize, and celebrate the Black community. It is about unity in the community. Our mission is to develop Renaissance Leaders and connect people and organizations with a collective conscience for community welfare and events, locally and abroad.”

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