The Boxser Diversity Initiative promotes diversity and inclusion to encourage a better understanding of the diverse groups — racial, religious and gender — in Southwest Florida that embrace the mission of diversity, inclusion and community. The initiative has brought global speakers, commentators and scholars to Southwest Florida.
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Manasota Remembers Concludes Historic Journey with The Soil Ceremony
Our community gathered for The Soil Ceremony, the final phase of Manasota Remembers, to honor six lives lost to racial terror in our community: Henry Thomas Sam Ellis Wade Ellis Mr. Ruddy William [...]
BDI Announces Inaugural “Bending the Arc” Student Cohort
BDI is thrilled to announce the selection of 24 high school students for the inaugural cohort of our “Bending the Arc” program. This unique educational initiative, made possible by generous funding from Charles & Margery [...]
“Visions of the Black Experience” film series
December 5-7, 2019. The Boxser Diversity Initiative proudly presents a new film series focused on experiences of African-Americans.
#SRQHacks Gets Support from Robbie from Facebook and Tameika Reed of Linux for Women
The Boxser Diversity Initiative was able to organize for Robbie Bieber from Facebook and Tameika Reed from Linux for Women to help prepare a promotional video for #SRQHacks. Our advisory board member, Chief Judge [...]