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Our Mission
To build and sustain a coalition that seeks a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community through advocacy and education.
Diversity Coalition's 15 Year Anniversary
Join Diversity Coalition for a quinceañera-inspired celebration marking 15 years of education and advocacy work, and help us welcome the next fifteen years ahead.
Hosted at Talley Vineyards and inspired by the spirit of a quinceañera — a meaningful transition into a new chapter — this gathering celebrates the people, relationships, conversations, and collective work that have shaped Diversity Coalition over the past fifteen years.
This gathering will be a fundraiser for our programs and community work, and will include community connection, light refreshments, music, storytelling, and reflections on the work still ahead to build a more equitable and inclusive region for all.
Whether you have been part of this journey from the beginning or are newly connected to our work, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Talley Vineyards — Arroyo Grande
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6:00–8:00 PM
Space is limited. Advance RSVP required.
Disabilities 101: Access, Awareness, and Community
Join Diversity Coalition for an evening focused on deepening understanding around disability, access, and community.
This event brings together lived experiences, foundational knowledge, and local resources to explore what disability means in everyday life, across visible and invisible conditions, and across different stages and experiences.
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Monday, July 20, 2026
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Hybrid event
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Location: Ludwick Community Center, SLO. Doors open at 5:30PM
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Zoom link sent ahead of event
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Monday, July, 2026
Our Programs
School Speaker Program
Our School Speakers Program helps showcase the importance of telling our story and the importance of seeing the world from someone else's perspective.
Our speaker list includes a diverse group of speakers including race, ethnicity, gender, immigration status and disabilities.
BIPOC Board Leadership Training
Our training aims to provide training to BIPOC professionals to be a good, effective board leader and create a pipeline of board ready candidates trained in board governance; as well as to facilitate board placement assistance for non-profits recruiting to diversify its board.
SLO Equity Podcast
SLO Equity is a podcast that dives into the origins of systemic racism, and unconscious bias in San Luis Obispo County. It tells the stories of the minorities affected by it as well as the stories of those people working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in this predominantly white community.
Women of Color Network
Women of color experience unique perspectives at the intersection of race and gender. This dual identity often results in distinct social, economic, and cultural outcomes that are not fully addressed by movements focusing solely on either race or gender. By fostering connections and celebrating their achievements, we can promote inclusivity, amplify their voices, and work towards a more equitable society for all.
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"The Fabric of SLO County: Understanding the Diversity and Contributions of Our Immigrant Community"
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