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Toward a More Perfect Union

The pressures of an increasingly diverse nation are visible in many of our most complex public issues, such as education, taxes, welfare, and immigration. They also are evident in daily life - whether in open conflict among groups, or in tensions and misperceptions that simmer beneath the surface.

Dialogue-to-change programs help people build the trusting relationships necessary for long-term change. People from diverse backgrounds and experiences develop trust, understand each other's experiences, and work together on solutions.

Read profiles of programs strengthening their diverse communities

Success Stories

Montgomery County (Md.) schools enlist Hispanic parents to improve student success

A growing Hispanic student population prompts a Silver Spring, Md., school to engage Hispanic parents in finding ways to increase their involvement in schools for the success of all students. Read more

'Taste' event spotlights study circles

Hundreds of Aurora, Ill., residents turned out on May 8 for Aurora Community Study Circles annual "Downtown Aurora Taste" fundraising event to support the city's successful study circle efforts and eat great food. Read more

Jackson Hole, Wyo., residents work together on immigration

With a growing Latino population, the recreation-oriented town of Jackson Hole, Wyo., is taking part in study circles to address both the opportunities and the challenges of the area’s changing demographics. Read more

News Articles
April 5, 2009 | Kenosha News | Kenosha, Wisconsin Discussing Diversity (and beyond) Group honors Diversity Circles organizer at UW-Parkside for addressing racism issues
by Diane Giles
February 6, 2009 | The Bowdoin Orient | Bowdoin College, Maine Dialogue circles explore ‘identity’ at Bowdoin Students meet in the Multicultural Center to discuss “taboo topics” of Bowdoin social life
by Piper Grosswendt
January 31, 2009 | Pine Bluff Commercial | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Pine Bluff 20/20 study circle conducts trial run
by Erin France
January 24, 2009 | Pine Bluff Commercial | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Study Circles can bring down fences
by Erin France
November 19, 2008 | Iowa State Daily | Ames, Iowa Forum explores ways to make Ames more inclusive
by Traci Kasperbauer
September 18, 2008 | Herald Times Reporter | Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Diversity isn't just a buzzword in Manitowoc County, Wis. Diversity key to Ethnic Fest success
by Editorial
March 3, 2008 | Fond du Lac Reporter | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Community's first-ever cultural event to promote diversity Embracing diversity is aim of Saturday cultural event in FdL
by Sharon Roznik
January 15, 2008 | The Louisville Courier-Journal | Louisville, Kentucky Two-day diversity conference set for Clarksville Martha L. McCoy to deliver keynote
October 15, 2007 | Sun Journal | Lewiston, Maine Community conversations to bridge cultures to continue, group says
by Scott Taylor
October 4, 2007 | Mundelein Review | Mundelein, Illinois Study Circles seeks community input
by Millie Naughton
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