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Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity Introduction

Voices of Diversity Radio

Upcoming cultural events and programs in Bellevue:

Community Building in Our Diverse Community - forum to promote unity through understanding- January 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th Street. This forum will explore the issues of harassment, hate crimes and graffiti, as well as prevention and reporting options. A facilitated discussion will explore how communities can build unity and increase cultural interaction. Please RSVP by noon on January 11 to Kevin Henry at khenry@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-7886. Event information - please see the news release.
Celebration of a Dream - A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - January 16, noon to 3 p.m. at Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center. Free! This program features guest speakers, musical entertainment, children's activities and a health fair providing valuable resource information. For more information, contact Kevin Henry at khenry@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-7886. Event flyer
Employment Workshops for ESL and New Immigrants - coming in January 2012. These workshops are presented by Amanda Johnson, Instructor and Career Consultant. Event information - http://www.facebook.com/PrepareForWork or http://prepareforworknow.com/. For more information, contact Kevin Henry at khenry@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-7886.

Voice of Diversity Television Program - The stories presented here offer a colorful look at the rich cultural diversity in Bellevue. This program features segments on art in Bellevue, a Black History exhibit, Bhangra music from India and artists from Russia and Japan displaying their talent.

Bellevue's Cultural Diversity Program, sponsored by the Parks & Community Services Department, is designed to meet the needs of Bellevue's growing diverse community in a multitude of ways.

E-mail Alerts - Sign up for daily e-mails that present consolidated listings of cultural diversity announcements, cultural diversity events or cultural diversity jobs.
Radio - Voices of Diversity airs on Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., on KBCS 91.3 FM and streaming live at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer .
Television show - Check out the cable TV show, also called Voices of Diversity, on Bellevue TV, Channel 21.
Events - Cultural events featuring music, dance, theater and art with local performers and speakers.
Business events - Business professionals, minority-owned businesses and representatives from nonprofit organizations can network and receive advice at diversity business events held in Bellevue throughout the year.
Workshops - Hot cultural topics are the focus of our public forums, trainings, workshops and panel discussions.
Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition (ERIC) – This group published an Eastside Community Access guide entitled "Helpful Connections," published in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and English. Download the guide on the Eastside Human Services Forum website or contact Carrie Hite at the City of Kirkland for a hard copy at 425-587-3320.

Contact Information

Cultural Diversity Program
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Kevin Henry
Phone: 425-452-7886
E-mail: khenry@bellevuewa.gov

Related Links

1993 Cultural Diversity Task Force Report Adobe Acrobat