Held in partnership with Saint Vincent College, the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Adelphoi, and YWCA This event centered around the personal journey of Michaelis, a former neo-Nazi member who was deeply involved in the movement during the 1980s and '90s. After spending eight years … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Training Workshop
In Partnership with Pflag Greensburg, Westmoreland LGBTQ Interfaith Network, and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg This workshop is apart of the WDC Training. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQ+ experience. It explored key terms, definitions, and vocabulary related to the … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Thursdays Film Festival
The theme for Thoughtful Thursday was "movie with a message" The featured movies were Flyers: Lars and the Real Girl, Milk, Finding Forrester, Burning Bed … [Read more...]
A Look Back: Discussion Panel about the Civil Rights Era
Westmoreland County, while often overlooked during the crucial moments of the civil rights movement that swept across the nation in the 1950s and 1960s. During an insightful panel discussion at Westmoreland County Community College, several long-time residents shared their personal experiences … [Read more...]
From the Hearts and Minds of Our Youth: How to Build Strong, Inclusive and Welcoming Communities
Held in partnership with Saint Vincent, Westmoreland County Community College, Jeanette American Legion, and Penn State-New Kensington Saint Vincent College hosted the first of a Town Hall Series of youth panel discussions presented by the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition. This Town Hall … [Read more...]