Events 4 Equity

The Events 4 Equity Calendar features diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related events of interest to the Greater Des Moines region. Events featured on the calendar are informational, educational, or informative in nature or are addressing equity within our region. This calendar was created by input from Capital Crossroads leadership and the Social Capital, who have been and continue to be an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion related work in the community.   To build a more equitable and inclusive region, Social Capital created the 4 Equity tool to focus on and start having conversations around racial equity. View or download the tool for use in your business or organization.

To submit an event for consideration on the calendar, see the “Submit an Event” button below. If you have any questions regarding the events or calendar, please contact Britney Samuelson.

Community Circles & Conversations Series: 2021 Series

Online Virtual

Community Circles & Conversations are monthly convenings that seek to build trusting relationships and share knowledge and resources with the Central Iowa nonprofit sector. Featuring a mix of timely local […]

The Junction Speaks

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Join The Taste of the Junction for an evening of Storytelling, Presentations, and Slideshows. The Pop Up Museum is a series of panels highlighting the diversity and culture of the […]

Welcome to DSM USA Reception

Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is delighted you’ve chosen to build your career, your future and your life in this community. To celebrate your move here, we’re hosting a party […]

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

The World Food & Music Festival will return to its location in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)'s Western Gateway Park for its 17th year on Sept. 17 – 19, 2021. World […]

African Leadership Talk Series

Online Virtual

The African Service Providers of Central Iowa are pleased to present this monthly conversation series to address barriers facing African refugees and immigrants leading their communities in an impactful way. […]

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival is the only two-day Latino Heritage festival in the state. The exclusive Sabor Latino event features everything, meaning there’s something for everyone during the action-packed weekend […]

Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival is the only two-day Latino Heritage festival in the state. The exclusive Sabor Latino event features everything, meaning there’s something for everyone during the action-packed weekend […]

CelebrAsian

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Why pay for airfare when you can travel to Asia for free at CelebrAsian! Experience over a dozen Asian Villages where you can delight all five of your senses from […]

CelebrAsian

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Why pay for airfare when you can travel to Asia for free at CelebrAsian! Experience over a dozen Asian Villages where you can delight all five of your senses from […]

I Am Africa: Genesis Youth Foundation Annual Fundraising Event

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States

What does it mean to be home? Home is a place of safety, acceptance, and community; a place where people are happy to see you. Home can also be a […]

Community Circles & Conversations Series: 2021 Series

Online Virtual

Community Circles & Conversations are monthly convenings that seek to build trusting relationships and share knowledge and resources with the Central Iowa nonprofit sector. Featuring a mix of timely local […]

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