ADVISORY: Steelworkers Host Community Celebration of Hamilton's Diversity
HAMILTON, ON, March 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council invites all residents to a celebration of our city's diversity on Sunday, March 17, in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
WHAT: |
Communities Coming Together – the Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. |
Featuring: entertainment, food from around the world, discussions on diversity and discrimination issues. |
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Admission, food and refreshments are free. |
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WHO: |
Residents of the Hamilton community – all are welcome |
WHERE: |
United Steelworkers Centre |
WHEN: |
Sun., March 17, 2019 |
"We are very fortunate to live in a city as diverse as ours," said Darren Green, President of the Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council. "We celebrate our community and the progress we've made in promoting inclusion, human rights and respect for diversity. We must also recognize there is more work to do to eliminate racial discrimination in our society."
"We have had great participation and sponsorships from community organizations and individuals who recognize the importance of this day," Green said.
The theme this year is Communities Coming Together.
"We have witnessed the constructive actions in response to events happening in our country and elsewhere over the last year and we want to have a conversation in an open and welcoming forum where everyone feels comfortable discussing what needs to be done going forward as a community."
SOURCE United Steelworkers (USW)
Darren Green, President, Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council, 289-260-9157, [email protected]
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