The club’s 20 members meet weekly after school to dialogue and plan
diversity-driven projects. They’ve celebrated Lunar New Year, Cinco de
Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, and the winter solstice. They have also led school-
wide observances of Black History Month and Hispanic History month.
After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the club conducted a candy gram
fundraiser to raise $300 for storm victims.
While the phrase
“social justice” can seem
daunting, it can start
with something as small
and simple as caring
for a neighbor in the
community.
The initiative also provides a sounding
board where students can discuss their own
experiences and learn how to support one
another. Participants have taken on complex
issues, including bullying, racial inequality,
disabilities, and gender pay gaps.
The Cultural Diversity Club’s efforts culminated
earlier this year with a school-wide assembly.
Students worked with teachers and partner
clubs to create posters, videos, and poetry.
Their goal was to show attendees that
everyone can relate to, and play a part in,
championing social justice.
The event’s speaker, educator and
entrepreneur Anthony Mark Miller Jr.,
explained that while the phrase “social justice”
can seem daunting, it can start with something
as small and simple as caring for a neighbor in
the community, or appreciating how fortunate
students may already be.
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