Mayor's Unity Day
Mayor's Unity Day To Be Held On January 17, 2009
The Mayor's Unity Day breakfast will held in conjunction witht he Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, January 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Convention Center, 500 Salisbury Street.
Celebrate the human diversity of the Triangle! This year the Mayor’s Unity Day reaches beyond the Raleigh city limits. Join other citizens and community leaders in open dialogue to learn and share ideas on how to enhance understanding of diverse cultures, build inclusiveness, and strengthen human relations in our growing city.
Who should attend?
- Community leaders
- Religious and faith leaders
- Education leaders
- Business leaders
- Anyone with an interest in strengthening human relations
Please join us in:
- Learning about the diversity of the Triangle area;
- Promoting dialogue among all its citizens;
- Sharing insights, experiences, and lessons learned;
- Creating relationships that will be sustained over time; and
- Building a community that is open and inviting to all people.
This event is free of charge, but space is limited. To register, please contact Christine Alston or Melinda Lindsay at 919-996-6100 or e-mail at Christine.Alston@ci.raleigh.nc.us or Melinda.Lindsay@ci.raleigh.nc.us.
Please provide your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and ethnicity.
Mayor Charles Meeker hosted the first Mayor's Unity Breakfast on Dec. 9, 2006, at North Carolina State University's Jane S. McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St. The City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission sponsored the unity breakfast.
The unity breakfast, which organizers plan to make an annual event, included welcoming remarks from Mayor Meeker, a buffet-style breakfast, a panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session, and breakout sessions and presentations.
For More Information Contact:
Kristen Rosselli
Director
Community Services Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-996-6100
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