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The Boxser Diversity Initiative encourages a better understanding of the diverse groups in Southwest Florida. The initiative has brought global speakers, commentators and scholars to Southwest Florida.
We showcase exhibits, screen films, and create events that highlight some of the most important topics of our time.
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BDI Welcomes Francis García Fernández to Advisory Board, Strengthening Community Impact
BDI is pleased to announce the appointment of Francis M. García Fernández to its Advisory Board.
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.
BDI Announces Inaugural “Bending the Arc” Student Cohort
This unique educational initiative, made possible by generous funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, invites students to embark on a journey through the history of the Civil Rights Movement and explore its lasting relevance in shaping a more equitable society.
Manasota Remembers Racial Justice Essay Contest
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in partnership with the Sarasota & Manatee Community Remembrance Project is pleased to sponsor the Racial Justice Essay Contest for 9th – 12th grade students in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.