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 Emily Kessinger.
A series of lectures presented by Drake Law faculty and alumni which examine certain policies and practices perpetuating racial inequities. Note, all lectures are from 1pm to 2pm CST and are free to attend. September 4 - Unbiased Policing and Anti-Racial Profiling Legislation, Russell Lovell and David Walker September 11 - Over-Representation of Minority Children in the Child […]
Black Stories presents the artwork by Black artists in the Art Center’s permanent collections, and aims to connect and partner with the community in the process. Two artists, Mitchell Squire and Jordan Weber, co-curated the exhibition component of the project. A group of Black community leaders forms an advisory committee to direct our work. This collaborative […]
Led by Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodriguez of Iowa State University, Monsoon's Violence Prevention Program will explore the racial and cultural experiences of people who identify as Asians in the United States and what it means to be "Asian American" today. To register for the ZOOM, click here. To join the conversation on Facebook, click here.
Join thousands of central Iowans uniting to learn and grow together. The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. 100% FREE to participate Receive an email every weekday Oct. 5 - Nov. 2 with links to recommended articles, videos, podcasts, and […]
INSPIRED is the foundation's annual fundraising and educational event. we present powerful speakers on meaningful topics, and learn from their wisdom and experience. this year our speaker is Sunny Hostin who will share her experience "from possibility to probability." Hostin is a 3-time Emmy Award winner and has co-hosted ABC’s The View since 2016. as a self-described Afro-Latina lawyer who grew up in the […]
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monsoon will be hosting a webinar focused on South Asian Caste System and gender-based violence. There will be a discussion on the ancient institutions that sanctifies identity and prompts social, political, and economic inequalities. This webinar will be via Zoom on October 13th from 1:00-2:30 pm and is free for all to […]
The Directors Council and 4 of its member organizations recently received a $50,000 grant from the Financial Health Network. This grant is for Nonprofit + Fintech* organizations to explore a Public Benefits Calculator. The Fintech partner is Leap Fund out of New York. The TDC member nonprofits are Children & Families of Iowa, Evelyn K Davis Center for […]
A series of lectures presented by Drake Law faculty and alumni which examine certain policies and practices perpetuating racial inequities. Note, all lectures are from 1pm to 2pm CST and are free to attend. September 4 - Unbiased Policing and Anti-Racial Profiling Legislation, Russell Lovell and David Walker September 11 - Over-Representation of Minority Children in the Child […]
From the heart of the country comes a movement to unite and lead to change. This will be an event to remember with local and national speakers and media coverage. What: Our Generation’s Million Man March: A Solidarity March in support of Black lives When: Saturday, October 17. Time 10am Where: Iowa State Capital Complex […]
This year’s summit will offer community partners tools and resources to better serve our refugee communities as we navigate our way through COVID-19. RACI is hosting a series of webinars that have been developed from specific input and feedback from our refugee community leaders. They will focus on 5 sectors: Education Employment Health Housing Mental […]
