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2019 Ramadan

"Seeking Justice Together"

“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (5:8)

Welcome to the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion 2019 Ramadan Appeal homepage.

This is the fifth consecutive Ramadan Appeal, begun by our former board chair and dear colleague, Ghalib Begg.

During the 78 years, the Roundtable has been standing against harm to our neighbors because of their religion, race or other identities, we have enjoyed a long history with the Muslim community.

This past year has found the Roundtable continuing to speak against hate while helping the community come to know their Muslim neighbors. A core part of the work of the Roundtable is the exploration of the origins of hate experienced by people of color who are not Christian, which is steeped deeply in individuals and systems in Michigan. Last month we were honored to be a part of the

2019 Inaugural Conference

Watch john a. powell Keynote Address below

A CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and

INCLUSION

"Equipping the Workplace for Transformational Change"

On May 16, 2019 at the beautiful historical Mary Grove College we had our inaugural Inclusion Conference. The conference featured panel discussions, speakers, presenters, and roundtable discussions that emphasized the historical content, new trends, and best practices for diversity & inclusion. It depended the connection of business and community by illuminating the historical framework that has deeply impacted the workforce both at home and at work.

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