Become a Member

Support the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County by becoming a member.

Membership starts at only $25 dollars per year.

Our Mission

The Coalition provides programs and resources promoting and advocating for the inclusion and affirmation of diversity in our community and countering any negative acts of prejudice or bias against its citizens.

Watch All Previous Sessions of "Fostering Understanding in our Community"

WATCH: Part 1: Black Lives Matter: How to be an Ally?

Moderator

Fanshen Cox - An award-winning playwright, actor, producer, and educator, and moderator. 

Panelists

Courtney Haile - RACE Matters SLO, Gina Whitaker - SLO County UndocuSupport, Erica Flores Baltodano, Esq. -  Civil Rights Advocate, Michael Boyer - Diversity Coalition SLO County.

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WATCH: Part 2: Black Lives Matter: How to be an Ally: Public Service Perspective

Moderator

Fanshen Cox - An award-winning playwright, actor, producer, and educator, and moderator. 

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Panelists

Deanna Cantrell - SLO Chief of Police, Lan George - Arroyo Grande City Council, Dan Dow - SLO County District Attorney, Vivien Devaney-Frice - Restorative Partners.

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WATCH: Part 3: Black Lives Matter: How to be an Ally - A faith-based perspective

Moderator

Dr. Stephen R. Lloyd-Moffett - An internationally known Religious Studies scholar and Professor of Religious Studies at Cal Poly

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Panelists

Rev. Rob Keim - St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Pastor Rick Uhls - San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, Pastor Paula Hulet - Estero Bay United Methodist Church, Rabbi Rick Litvak - Congregation Beth David

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WATCH: Part 4: Black Lives Matter: What values do we all share?

Moderator

Fanshen Cox - An award-winning playwright, actor, producer, and educator, and moderator. 

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Panelists

Noha Kolkailah - Peace Academy San Luis Obispo, Joslynn Ranae Flowers - Manager at Cafe Andreini, Kyle Berlin - Princeton Class of 2018 Valedictorian, Heidi Harmon - Mayor of San Luis Obispo