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Our TeamAnthony Rizzo2025-03-23T14:23:42-05:00

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Domenica Valencia

Visual Media Specialist

Julie Mattus

Julie Mattus

Executive Director

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Marketing Specialist

WHO WE ARE

The Boxser Diversity Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sarasota, Florida, funds programs that provide speakers, exhibits and other methods of communication to foster tolerance and understanding of all groups, no matter their race, religion or gender identity.

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🌟 Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌟 As we cel

🌟 Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌟

As we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), let’s honor the incredible progress we’ve made toward inclusion and accessibility while recognizing the ongoing work needed to achieve true equality for all.

The ADA, enacted in 1990, has been instrumental in breaking down barriers and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. This landmark legislation has transformed lives and communities, making our society more inclusive and equitable.

At the Boxser Diversity Initiative, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in Southwest Florida. We believe in fostering a better understanding of all diverse groups—racial, religious, gender, and ability. We fund programs that provide speakers, exhibits, and other methods of communication to foster tolerance and understanding of all groups, no matter their race, religion, gender identity, or ability.

For our friends in Florida, here are some valuable resources to support and empower the disabled community:

🔹 Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Offers services to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment.
🔗 http://www.rehabworks.org/

🔹 Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD): Provides support to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
🔗 https://apd.myflorida.com/

🔹 Disability Rights Florida: A nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and representation for individuals with disabilities.
🔗 https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/

🔹 Center for Independent Living (CIL) Florida Network: Offers various programs and services aimed at enhancing the independence of people with disabilities.
🔗 https://floridacils.org/

🔹 Able Trust: A foundation dedicated to helping Floridians with disabilities achieve employment and independence.
🔗 https://www.abletrust.org/

Let’s continue to advocate for inclusivity, accessibility, and equal rights for everyone. Together, we can build a community where all individuals can thrive. 💪🌈

🗳️ Reminder: Register to Vote for the Primary

🗳️ Reminder: Register to Vote for the Primary Election by TONIGHT! 🗳️

Hey everyone! 🌟 Our primary election is coming up, and we need YOUR voice to be heard! Make sure you’re registered to vote by Monday, July 22. ✅

🔹 Impact on Local and National Issues
🔹 Representation
🔹 Civic Duty

Register online at Can I Vote or Vote411, in-person at your local election office or DMV, or by mail. Don’t miss out! For more info, check the links above or reach out to us! 💬

Let’s make a difference together! ✊🌍

#RegisterToVote #PrimaryElection #YourVoteMatters #CivicDuty #SarasotaDemocrats

📅 Only one month left until the voter registrat

📅 Only one month left until the voter registration deadline on August 20th! 📅

🗳️ Your vote is your voice! Make sure you’re registered to vote and ready to make a difference. 🗳️

✅ Shape Your Community
✅ Protect Your Rights
✅ Create Change

Register now at CanIVote.org and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. Let’s make our voices heard and our votes count! 💪

#Vote2024 #FloridaVotes #YourVoteMatters #RegisterToVote #MakeADifference #Election2024 #VotingRights #DemocracyInAction #GetOutTheVote #YourVoiceCounts #VotingMatters #CivicEngagement #BeHeard #VoteForChange #FloridaPolitics #RegisterToVoteFL #VoteLocal #ElectionDay #Voting2024 #VoteForYourFuture #FloridaElections #RegisterNow #CivicDuty #ElectionAwareness #VoteFL #YourVoteIsPower #MakeYourVoiceHeard #DemocraticVote #EngageInDemocracy #VoterRegistration

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is concerned about

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is concerned about the #Sarasota County Commission’s recent funding decisions, particularly regarding the exclusion of important community programs like the Embracing Our Differences exhibition, the Chalk #Festival, and WSLR/Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. These programs play a vital role in #cultural enrichment and community engagement in Sarasota County.

While we appreciate the Commission’s support for arts and cultural initiatives with $2.1 million in tourist tax dollars, we believe excluding funding for these programs may overlook their significant impact. Embracing Our Differences, for instance, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and promotes human rights and diversity through artistic expression.

We urge the Commission to reconsider these decisions and ensure equitable support for all community programs that foster dialogue and celebrate #diversity. Cultural diversity and artistic expression are essential to our community’s fabric, and inclusive funding decisions will better reflect our shared values of tolerance and cultural vibrancy.

The Boxser Diversity Initiative remains committed to advocating for fair and inclusive funding practices in Sarasota County.

Please read the op-ed from Embracing Our Differences’s Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer (see Bio).

#Diversity #Inclusion #CommunityEngagement #CulturalEnrichment #ArtsFunding #EmbracingOurDifferences #ChalkFestival #WSLR #Fogartyville #SarasotaCounty #SupportLocalArt #ArtisticExpression #HumanRights #Equality #Tolerance #CulturalVibrancy #SocialJustice #FairFunding #CommunitySupport #ArtsandCulture #PublicArt #DiverseVoices #CommunityImpact #Tourism #CreativeExpression #SupportTheArts

🎥 We’re thrilled to share “Over the #Rosema

🎥 We’re thrilled to share “Over the #RosemaryDistrict,” a heartfelt short film by #NewCollegeofFlorida students, Nikolas Steinig and Janie Day! 🌹 This film, part of the #RadiantCommunities project, illuminates the rich history of #Overtown, now the #RosemaryDistrict.

At the Boxser Diversity Initiative, we’re dedicated to promoting #diversity and #inclusion, fostering understanding across #SouthwestFlorida’s diverse communities.

🌟 This film beautifully aligns with our mission to celebrate and preserve #diversehistories. We’re proud to support it!

Watch the film now and join us in honoring the past and inspiring future generations together! 📽️ #shortfilm #studentfilm #history #BlackCommunity #Sarasota #FloridaHistory #culturalheritage #filmproject #communityengagement #educationalfilm #filmfestival #culturaldiversity #heritagepreservation #localhistory #youthfilmakers #culturalawareness #socialimpact #historicdistrict #communitypride #documentaryfilm #culturaldocumentary #filmproduction

As we gather to celebrate the birth of our nation,

As we gather to celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded of the core values that unite us: freedom, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. This Fourth of July, let’s honor the rich tapestry of diversity that makes America unique.

At the Boxser Diversity Initiative, we believe in the power of inclusion and understanding to build a stronger, more cohesive community. We celebrate the many cultures, religions, and identities that contribute to the vibrant mosaic of our nation.

May this day be a reminder of our collective strength and our shared commitment to fostering tolerance and respect for all.

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Independence Day! 🎉✨

#HappyFourth #DiversityMatters #UnityInDiversity #BoxserDiversityInitiative

This week, we proudly join the nationwide celebrat

This week, we proudly join the nationwide celebration of #CROWNDay 🎉, a day dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of individuals to wear their #NaturalHair with pride 🌟. The #CROWNAct (Creating a #Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) stands as a powerful testament to the ongoing fight against #HairDiscrimination, ensuring that everyone can embrace their #TrueSelves without fear of #Prejudice ✊🏾.

At the Boxser #Diversity Initiative, our mission is to foster diversity and inclusion across #SouthwestFlorida 🌴. We are committed to creating a community where all individuals, regardless of #Race, #Religion, or #GenderIdentity, are respected and celebrated for who they are 🏳️‍🌈. Through public programs and initiatives that promote honest dialogue, reflection, and learning, we strive to build a society rooted in #Tolerance and #Understanding 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻.

On this special day, let us reaffirm our commitment to these values and continue to work towards a world where diversity is not just accepted but embraced wholeheartedly 🌍❤️.

#CROWNDay #NaturalHair #CROWNAct #Respectful #HairDiscrimination #TrueSelves #Prejudice #Diversity #SouthwestFlorida #Race #Religion #GenderIdentity #Tolerance #Understanding #Inclusion #Equality #Justice #Community #EmbraceDiversity #CelebrateDiversity #NoDiscrimination #Pride #HonestDialogue #Reflection #Learning #DiverseCommunity #Respect #Celebration #FosterInclusion #BoxserDiversityInitiative

✨ Over the past few weeks, BDI has had the pleas

✨ Over the past few weeks, BDI has had the pleasure of showcasing the incredible talent of Jesse Clark! 🌟 Thank you, Jesse, for sharing your multicultural, creative, and purposeful work with us. You are truly a gem in our community. 💎

We’re excited to continue partnering with more Haitians and Caribbeans like Jesse to celebrate the diverse community of Southwest Florida. 🌴🌺

Special thanks to Domenica Valencia for putting all of this together! 🙌

#CommunitySpotlight #Diversity #SWFL #Gratitude
#Art #Culture #Talent #Creativity #Purpose #Multicultural #CommunityLove #Sarasota #FloridaLife #Inspiration #LocalArtists #SupportLocal #CelebrateDiversity #HaitianPride #CaribbeanCulture #Unity #ArtCommunity #CulturalHeritage #ArtisticExpression #CommunitySupport #SouthwestFlorida #CulturalDiversity #CommunityEngagement #InspiringChange #ArtLovers #CreativeCommunity

We are beyond proud to share that Yoleidy Rosario-

We are beyond proud to share that Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez, Founder and Artistic Director of Mosaic Movements, was honored with the 2024 Florida LGBTQ+ Leadership Award 🏆🏳️‍🌈 and also attended the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education in Hawai’i 🌺, reflecting zir dedication to fostering unity and understanding. Additionally, Mosaic Movements, in partnership with WSLR+Fogartyville, received a $30,000 grant from Live Music Society 💰🎶 to support Creative Nexus events. Check out our website for more details! 🌐✨

#Proud #LGBTQLeadership #Award #Unity #Understanding #Inspiration #ArtisticDirector #CommunityEngagement #CulturalActivism #Collaboration #NCORE #Hawaii #Diversity #Inclusivity #Equality #RacialJustice #ReligiousHarmony #GenderEquality #MosaicMovements #WSLR #Fogartyville #LiveMusicSociety #CreativeNexus #BIPOCArtists #SupportTheArts #Empowerment #Leadership #PositiveChange #Community #Congratulations

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