Join us for a vibrant social event sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and the University of Colorado Denver Center for Identity and Inclusion! We invite all students, staff, faculty, and community members to come together for an engaging evening filled with community vendors, meaningful conversations, and delicious food. This meet-and-greet is a fantastic opportunity for students on the Auraria campus to connect with various departments, student groups, and local resources. We are also thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Regent Wanda James, who will share her insights and inspire us with her experiences.

Any faculty or staff member who identifies as disabled is welcome to come for support and community!

Discussion and support group for disabled faculty and staff Join meeting: teams.microsoft.com…

Terri Gentry is a firm believer in the preservation of African American heritage. She has been a volunteering docent at the Black American West Museum since completing her African American Studies program in 2008. Her deep understanding of the history of this area is nothing short of amazing. Terri is a proud advocate of African American heritage which she mainly gets to do as a volunteer Docent at the Black American West Museum. Terri has been instrumental to the success of the Black American West Museum.  At the museum, she gets to teach visitors about many unsung heroes, who are just a few of the thousands of African Americans who have been fighting and paving ways for black America.  Terri also sits on the board of directors for the museum.

Justice for Black Coloradans Healing Through Truth: Toward Justice and Reconciliation Join us for an in-depth overview of the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study, established by SB24-053 to address historical and ongoing racial injustices. This groundbreaking study, led by the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study Commission, focuses on key areas impacting Black communities in Colorado, including:   Access to Asset and Wealth Building: Addressing generational wealth disparities. Housing: Examining the legacy of redlining and barriers to homeownership. Criminal Justice/Policing: Highlighting racial disparities in policing and sentencing. Health Care: Tackling health inequities and outcomes. Education: Exploring access and quality in K-12 and higher education.   In partnership with History Colorado, this study aims to determine if state practices are contributing to these inequities, with recommendations for actionable change following its completion. Learn more about this pivotal study, its goals, and how it seeks to foster justice and equity for Black Coloradans.

Colin North Cheadle is a seasoned HR leader and executive coach with over 20 years of experience including work with Fortune 50, Fortune 500, private global marketing & technology, national manufacturing corporations, startup corporations and governmental agencies. From guiding foundational strategy to leading strategic improvements to the collective experiences of people in the workplace, Colin has led transformational, diversity-centered organizational change at every stop of his career. He has led advancements in talent acquisition, L&D, communications and marketing, and organizational design. He has also provided leadership through complex pre & post acquisition phases. Colin has established himself as a reputable leader in People Operations, Change Management, Technology Development, and Mobile App Strategy. He has extensive experience with aiding executives in achieving their highest levels of production and performance for the betterment of the organization. His passion for people is what has always been the main ingredient in his professional accomplishments.