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DEI Coalition outlines 2024 work; council leaves "city's response to systemic racism" in committee
Summary
The Berry Park Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coalition presented its 2024 activities and outreach plans to the Fairview Park City Council committee on April 28, 2025. Council moved to keep the city's response to systemic racism in committee for further work; the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Fairview Park — The Berry Park Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coalition presented its 2024 accomplishments and 2025 outreach plans at a Fairview Park City Council committee meeting on April 28, 2025. The council voted to leave the city’s formal "response to systemic racism" in committee for further discussion; the motion passed 6-0.
The coalition’s presentation, led by Dr. Carolyn Vinniam, described DEI work organized around four pillars—education, empathy, engagement and accountability—and two subcommittees focused on community outreach and organizational practices. "The work that we do here is very, very important," Dr. Vinniam said when introducing the coalition’s programs.
Coalition members summarized 2024 activities including workshops on…
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