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.
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 […]
Join Lance Foster, Vice Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, as he discusses the Native Nations and Peoples, such as the Iowa (Baxoje), who inhabited the land that would become Iowa. Foster is the author of “The Indians of Iowa” from the University Iowa Press.
Dr. King once stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'” You can help Urban Dreams help others, by volunteering at our annual MLK Day of Service. Please follow the ticket link to signup for a 2-hour time slot(s) and a job or two. • Masks are required If […]
Transform your leadership practice to one that embraces racial equity as you seek to understand your role in creating a different future. The Then. Now. When. Educational Experience will give leaders a foundation in history, an understanding of local issues, encourage brave conversations, and result in meaningful action. Here’s how we’ll do it: Then. We […]
Join State Curator Leo Landis as he addresses topics from the Iowa territory, before Iowa officially became a state in 1846.
