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|Table of Contents |

Federal EEO Guidance 3

Black History Month 4

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5

Hispanic Heritage Month 6

Women’s History Month 9

Administrative Professionals Week 12

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month 13

Native American Heritage Month 15

Older Americans Month 16

Disability Awareness Month 17

Gay Pride Month 19

Featured Presenters 20

Business Resources 23

Miscellaneous Resources 24

|Federal EEO Guidance |

It is a policy of the federal government to “provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing affirmative program in each agency” (29 CFR 1614.101). As part of this effort, federal agencies have been tasked to create programs that prevent discriminatory acts based on non meritorious reasons, enhance awareness of affirmative equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies, and participate in the communities in which we work.

One way that federal agencies can accomplish these goals is by having effective special emphasis programs. Special emphasis programs and groups like the Diversity Education and Cultural Awareness (DECA) Committee help us to “participate at the community level with other employers, with schools and universities and with other public and private groups in cooperative action to improve employment opportunities and community conditions that affect employability” (29 CFR 1614.102). They also provide opportunity for agencies to recognize the unique contributions that diverse cultures bring to the workforce, as required by executive order.

Below, you will find DECA’s Cultural Resource Guide, a living document that contains recommendations for organizations, presenters, and activities that other agencies and organizations have used to conduct diversity training or activities. The Cultural Resource Guide was created to assist federal agencies in maintaining effective and efficient EEO programs, and serves as a tool for EEO professionals, Special Emphasis Program Managers, and any federal employee responsible for providing diversity training for the federal workforce.

|Black History Month |

Judge Ardie Bland

Kansas City Municipal Court

Ardie.Bland@

Keynote speaker for 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon. Judge Bland has spoken on the following topics: Black History Month, Martin Luther King and Veterans Day as he is the Judge over the Veteran’s Court. Judge Bland is an AWESOME Speaker!

Black Archives of Mid-America

816-241-2272

1722 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108



The Black Archives of Mid-America serves to collect and preserve the history of African Americans in the Midwest. Our collections, educational programs, research services and special projects facilitate both scholarly inquiry and public understanding of African American history.

Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver

POC: Holly R. Jenkins, Scheduler

(816)842-4545

101 W. 31st Street,Kansas City, MO 64108

Holly.jenkins@mail.

Congressman Cleaver speaks on issues related to African American history and diversity issues. He is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dr. Delia Gillis,

University of Central Missouri

Point of contact:  Delia Gillis at dgilis@ or (660) 543-8620

Brief Description of the Presentation:  Dr. Gillis is a history professor adn the Director of the Center for Africana Studies.  She provided local African American/black history and the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth.

Black History Month (continued)

Bob Kendrick, President

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM)

Point of Contact: Joan Finley

Phone: 816-221-1920

Address: , in the 18th and Vine Complex

Email: jfinley@

Brief Description: He showed a brief video about the museum, spoke about the players and gave prizes away from the NLBM gift shop to people who could answer trivia. He was the best received speaker I have seen as a SEPM.

|Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |

Alvin Brooks

AdHoc Group Against Crime

Phone: 816.861.5500

albrooksandassoc@

3116 Prospect Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64128

Judge Ardie Bland

Kansas City Municipal Court

Ardie.Bland@

Keynote speaker for 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon. Judge Bland has spoken on the following topics: Black History Month, Martin Luther King and Veterans Day as he is the Judge over the Veteran’s Court. Judge Bland is an AWESOME Speaker!

Dr. Delia Gillis,

University of Central Missouri

Point of contact:  Delia Gillis at dgilis@ or (660) 543-8620

Brief Description of the Presentation:  Dr. Gillis is a history professor adn the Director of the Center for Africana Studies.  She provided local African American/black history and the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth.

J David Reeves

Dept of Housing and Urban Development

Past President: Blacks in Government

James.D.Reeves@

Keynote speaker for 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon.

|Hispanic Heritage Month |

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

Contact: Gabriela Flores

(816) 701-1394

Email: giflores@cmh.edu

Gabriela Flores, Director of Equity and Diversity for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.

Norma Cantu

(816) 235-2541

University of Missouri - Kansas City

cantun@umkc.edu

Professor with UMKC, Spoke regarding CINCO DE MAYO.

Carlos Gomez, President of the Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Point of Contact: Himself

Phone: (816) 472-6767

2001 Grand Blvd., Suite 700, Kansas City, MO, 64108

 

Email: cgomez@

Brief description: He presented a short video from Univision about the prominence of Hispanic culture in the US. He told relevant stories, provided evidence about the growth of the Hispanic population in the Kansas City area and invited everyone to become part of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Guadalupe Center

POC: Chris Medina

816-421-1015

cmedina@

1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez

Kansas City, MO 64108



Hispanic Heritage Month- Continued

John Fisk Elementary

POC: Josie Herrera

Hispanic Serving Elementary School

Trio Aztlan

POC: Uzziel Pecina

816-2352447

pecinau@umkc.edu

Uzziel is a professor at UMKC and performs in a band named

Trio Aztlan.

Joseph Marquez, Assistant U.S. Attorney

SEPM: Hispanic Heritage

Point of Contact: Joseph Marquez

816-426-4286, joseph.marquez@

Kathy Quinn, Local News Personality

SEPM: Hispanic Heritage

Point of contact:

Kim Stripling, Admin Assistant to the President/GM

WDAF-TV

3030 Summit, KCMO 64108

(816) 753-4567

Patricia Rangel

(303) 454-0100

Federal Bureau of Prisons

9595 West Quincy Avenue

Littleton, CO 80123

Hispanic Heritage Month- Continued

Juan Rangel

Director, Workforce Development – Sales

(816) 604-1503

1775 Universal Avenue, West Entrance

Kansas City, MO 64120

Juan can speak on Hispanic Heritage issues and general stereotyping issues.

Edwin Rodriquez Pazo

USCIS, National Benefits Center

(816) 251-2768

Edwin.pazo@

|Women’s History Month |

Billie J. Bell

(816)225-9481

billie7coach@

Billie is an Science Educator in the Center School District. She spoke on the Women’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Sandra Campbell

USDOT/FAA

901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64016

Sandra.Campbell.

Sandra has done dramatization on Bessie Coleman for the USCIS – National Benefits Center.

Angela Cervantes

(816) 437-8387



7232 N Bales Ave

Kansas City, MO 64119

Angela is a writer and a poet and has done events on Women’s History for the USCIS – National Benefits Center.

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

Contact: Gabriela Flores

(816) 701-1394

Email: giflores@cmh.edu

Gabriela Flores, Director of Equity and Diversity for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.

Women’s History Month (continued)

Federally Employed Women, FEW

Contact: Evelyn Anderson

E-mail Address: blueeyes030447@

Evelyn is a retired employee of USDA. She is a lifetime member of FEW. Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a private membership organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal government

Ray Gable

Midwest Transplant Network

(913) 262-1668

1900 W. 47th Pl., Westwood, KS 66205

Ray has spoken on women’s issues for Women’s History Month.

Krystal Tatney

Burns and McDonnell (816) 823-6233

Ktatney@

Krystal is young Engineer with a wealth of experience at Burns and McDonnell. She spoke on the Women’s History Month Theme: Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. There was no cost although I am sure she will take a Monetary Donation.

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Point of contact: Jackie Loya-Torres

Interim Executive Director

9650 Squibb Road, Ste. 220, Mission Kansas 66202

p: 913-831-0711 ext 26

f: 913-831-0881



Women’s History Month (continued)

Women’s Bureau- Dept of Labor

Point of contact: Dorothy Witherspoon

Regional Administrator

2300 Main St., Room 1050,

Kansas City, MO

816-285-7235

Email: witherspoon.dorothy@

|Administrative Professionals Week |

|Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble



Ya-Mei Chen

Contact: 816-251-2701

Email: ya-mei.chen@

Ya-Mei works for Homeland Security. She talks about her experience as a immigrant. “When East meets West”.

Kimberly Masteller

Nelson-Atkins Art Museum

Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art

kmasteller@nelson-

Kimberly is the curator of South and Southeast Asian art at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. She can provide in-depth knowledge about Asian inspired art and provide information about the museum. She has given presentations at government agency office locations as well as at the museum.

Senior Special Agent Scot Saving

(816) 880-5040

USDHS/ICE

9747 North Conant Ave

Kansas City, MO 64153

Scott.Saving@

Scott has spoke to the USCIS – National Benefits Center for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Taiwanese Association of Kansas City

POC: Dr. Hung

913-381-7235

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month(continued)

Tiffany Tu

National Benefits Center

Tifani.Tu@

850 NW Chipman

Suite 500

Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Ms. Tu speaks on issues involving Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

Dr. William Tsutsi

Acting Director of the Center for East Asian Studies

University of Kansas Department of History

(785) 864-3569

3650 Wescoe Hall

1445 Jayhawk Boulevard

Dr. Tsutsi has done speaking engagements for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Mary Zhang

Chinese Medicine Clinic

(816) 361-8885

Mary Zhang is a Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine and speaks on the history and different methods of medical practices in the Asian culture.

|Native American Heritage Month |

Kansas City Indian Center (KCIC)

Moses Brings Plenty, Cultural Liaison

Phone: 816-421-7608

Point of Contact: Receptionist at KCIC or himself

600 West 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Address: 

Email: 'mbringsplenty@'

Brief description: He shared his personal stories as an American Indian and answered questions masterfully. He speaks on many topics, but the theme of this event was diversity

Jackie and John Rozine

(913) 631-3642

5424 Nieman Road

Shawnee, KS 66203

Jackie and John are local storytellers who have done events for Native American Heritage Month.

Sporred Eavle Dance Troupe

Heart of America Indian Center

information@

POC: Thomas Smith

Smith92304@

This group does dancing and historical presentations for Native American Heritage events.

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|Older Americans Month |

|Disability Awareness Month |

Alphapointe Association for the Blind

7501 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132

Phone:(816) 421-5848



Assists legally blind and visually impaired individuals throughout Missouri to maintain dignity and independence by providing rehabilitation, job training, employment and support services.

Autism Speaks

POC: Jennifer Smith-Currier

312-515-1452

kansascity@

Disabled Federal Employees Council

816-823-5100

Kansas School of the Blind

POC: Cheryl Love

913-281-3308

1100 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102

Katie Banister

Access-4-All, Inc.

PO Box 220751

St. Louis, MO 63122

Katie@access-4-

Katie speaks about her experiences as a person with a disability and talks about some of the issues that face people with disabilities.

Missouri Assisted Technology of Blue Springs Campus

1501 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Phone: (816) 655-6700



The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.

Programs and initiatives of Missouri Assistive Technology are directed by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council, which was established by state statute in 1993. The Council is charged to serve as an advocate for policies, regulations and programs to establish a consumer-responsive, comprehensive assistive technology service delivery system. The Council meets at least four times a year, reports annually to the Governor and the general assembly on Council activities to increase access to assistive technology, and provides programmatic direction for all activities and services.

Chevi Peters

Special Olympics

Contact: Donna Zimmerman

913.236.9290 ext. 112

5280 Foxridge Drive Mission, KS  66202 

zimmerd@

Chevi was our Inspirational Speaker at Unity Day 2012. Overcoming life-threatening adversities in his young life, Chevi has become an accomplished athlete. After joining Special Olympics, he has since been named the 2010 and 2011 New Hope Athlete of Year and 2011 Most Inspirational Athlete at Summer Games for Special Olympics KS. 

Whole Person Inc. The

3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO

Phone: (816) 561-0304



Assist people with disabilities to live independently and encourage change within the community to expand opportunities for independent living.

|Gay Pride Month |

Dr. Robert Minor

info@



Dr. Minor offers lectures and workshops on GLBTA issues which are available to nonprofit organizations, religious and educational institutions, and businesses.

Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Greater Kansas City

(816)931-4420



Central connection point for individuals and organizations in the LGBT/allied community providing referral services/information, networking opportunities and access to LGBT supportive groups/businesses

Parents, Family, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays PFLAG

Contact: David Whitner (816)522-7802

davidf.whitner@netzero

PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the original ally organization. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy. Now in its 40th anniversary year, PFLAG has over 350 chapters and 200,000 supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities and rural areas in all 50 states.

|Featured Presenters |

These presenters have been either keynote speakers or held workshops at various Unity Days. There is often a fee required for their services.

Dr. Joel Freeman

The Freeman Institute

(410) 729-4011

Box 305

Gambrills, MD 21054

info@

Dr. Freeman is an author and speaker who can discuss issues involving diversity and civil rights. From keynote speech to multi- day presentations.

Michele Jones

(202)606-1000

Office of Personnel Management

Director of External Veteran/Military Affairs and Community Outreach

United States Office of Personnel Management

President's Veterans Employment Initiative

Washington, D.C. 20240

Email: michele.jones@

Michele was the keynote speaker for the 2012 Unity Day.

Cordell Meeks, III

Meeks MultiCultural Consulting Inc.

(913) 209-3870

mmctraining@

Cordell presented a breakout session at the 2012 Unity Day. Meeks Multicultural Consulting specializes in multicultural education training for employees of for profit and not for profit organizations. He is an international educational consultant specializing in the areas of urban education, and service learning. From keynote speech to full day presentations.

Featured Presenters (continued)

Reena Jones Hajat

(314) 246-3141

Executive Director

Diversity Awareness Partnership

815 Olive Street, Suite 25,St. Louis, MO 63101



rhajat@

Reena presented a breakout session at the 2012 Unity Day. Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP), a non-profit that promotes diversity around issues of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The mission is accomplished through diversity training, youth programs, summits and forums, diversity publications, and community collaborations. From keynote speech to full day presentations.

 

Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi

(816)554-6000

Yan-koloba Team Building Exercise

P.O. Box 1889, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Email: e.ngomsi@

Dr. Ngomsi presented at breakout session at the 2012 Unity Day. The President of All World Languages and Cultures, Inc., a training and consulting corporation specializing in Intercultural Communication, Diversity Education, Team-building Facilitation and Language Services: Translations, Interpreting & Instruction. The Yan-koloba Team Building Exercise is a popular Diversity Exercise he created.

 

Featured Presenters (continued)

Kent Rader

(405) 209-3273



kent@

Known as the “World’s Cleanest Comedian and Speaker,” Kent Rader helps people and associations learn and experience how laughter matters in reducing stress and building quality organizations.

Barbara Ross

(816) 508-1700

Working Solutions, Cornerstones of Care

4901 Main Street, Suite 450

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Barbara presented a breakout session at the 2010 Unity Day. Ms. Ross can do training on generational differences.

Sharon M. Wong

(202) 606-7140

Deputy Director

Coordination & Policy

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Email: Sharon.Wong@

Sharon was the afternoon keynote speaker speaking on Executive Order at Unity Day 2012. Currently the Deputy Director for Coordination & Policy in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)'s Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI), which is the office that leads and manages the government-wide diversity and inclusion effort. She also has served as Diversity & Inclusion Officer at NASA/GSFC which she worked for 25 years.

 

|Business Resources |

Chinese Club of Greater Kansas City



Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City

filipino-

Kansas City Chinese Association

wordpress

National Archives

400 W. Pershing

Kansas City, MO 64108

Shawnee Branch Library

913-631-6709

|Miscellaneous Resources |

“Banishing Bullying Behavior”

SEPM: may be tailored to fit any special emphasis program as it pertains to harassment in general

Point of Contact: Sue Ellen Fried, suellenfried@.

Cindy Cento

(816) 426-2821

601 E 12th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

Cindy has spoken on pandemic influenza and preparedness planning.

Dr. Karen Dace

UMKC, Deputy Chancellor, Diversity, Access and Equity (816) 235-6704

Donna Strickland – (816) 235-6728

dacek@umkc.edu

Dr. Dace spoke to USDA on our Diversity Day program as she is the Director of Diversity at UMKC.

Entertainers

Jarrod Stephenson, Spanish Guitarist (Flamenco)

SEPM: Hispanic Heritage or entertainment for any event

Point of Contact: Jarrod Stephenson, 913-424-7979, jstephenson66@.

"Los Musicos"

Point of Contact:  Carlos Garcia

Phone number:  816-529-1910

Brief Description:  Provided a Mariachi duo for great music, but has stated there are other members of their band they could add upon request.   

Miguel “El Mambo” DeLeon

SEPM: Hispanic Heritage or entertainment for any event

Point of Contact: Miguel DeLeon, mambo.deleon@

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