Detroit’s 15TH Annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference

The Day of Diversity will engage the Arab, Latino, Asian, African, Jewish, Disabilities and LGBTQ communities in a pertinent discussion focused on the current environment in policing, racism, stereotypes, media, and the do’s and don’ts of cultural etiquette. Community Policing, the LGBTQ Community, Corporate responsibility, Diversity in Journalism (alternative facts, real news), Muslim Identity, Women’s challenges in 2018, Human Trafficking, DACA, and marginalization will be the focus on April 19^th!    This year more than ever we are challenged to preserve the sanctity of our values as a country and a nation.  The bridges of divide have been fueled by the rhetoric of our political enclave but as a nation we are strong and resilient.  The Conference will address these issues to strengthen the cornerstone of understanding and provide the necessary tools to face the continued challenges ahead in education, law enforcement healthcare and corporate America. Sponsors:  DTE Energy, BCBSM, Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College, GM, ACCESS, Hamadeh Educational Services, AACC, Greenland Markets, Ford UAW,  The Dearborn Inn, JPMorgan Chase, Kroger, Comerica, Greening Detroit, EMGAGE,

Our award-winning diversity conference presenters include:

• Richard Lui – Anchor on MSNBC, Host of Early Today on NBC
• Haaz Sleiman – Hollywood Actor/Activist, Star of Killing Jesus, The Visitor and Nurse Jackie
• Judge Kathleen McCarthy- Detroit, 3^rd District Court
• Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade: Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Mi/Media Pundit
• James Zogby- President and Founder of the Arab American Institute, Washington DC
• Sheriff Benny Napoleon- Wayne County Sheriff
• Wendell Anthony- President NAACP
• Carolyn Clifford- WXYZ Senior Anchor Channel 7
• Tom Watkins- Former Mental Health Care Director/Former State Superintendent
• Youssef Mosallam- Executive Director DPS, Student Achievement
• Teresa Mears- Former Police Officer, National NAWBO Board, Entrepreneur
• Chief Mike Jaafar- Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
• Guadalupe Lara-LASED, NASW National
• Nabih Ayad- Founder ACRL, Civil Rights Attorney
• Najah Bazzy- Transcultural Healthcare Specialist, Zaman International
• Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Dr. Roland Hwang, Ed Deeb, Michael Ibrahim, Usama Baalbaki, Alex Jaafar, Michael Bergman,