We are a Multicultural Community
Posted by Russ Communications on May 13, 2009
The multicultural growth of the Charlotte Community makes community building a necessity. There are tremendous dynamics that existed before now that were mostly focused on black and white issues. Those issues still exist, although some of the optics may have changed. There is also the need for us to maintain our commitment to those issues, while beginning to understand the broader multicultural context of the Diversity in our community. There are cultures that have existed, in some ways invisible to us, such as the Native American population. We have a great opportunity to learn and grow from the Asian and Jewish communities that have also been long-term residents of Charlotte. Our opportunities to be a welcoming community for Diversity would impact business, financial growth, and the overall quality of life in Charlotte. Embracing our Diverse communities will take us far beyond just being a nice community, and enable us to leverage the robust, multicultural fabric that exists. We need to look at the positive aspects of our Diverse community, and proactively address our challenges like education, language barriers, health and wellness, and other disparities.
Thank you CBI for being a leader in the community!
ENW
Brant said
I loved what you said about the invisible communities. I think sometimes we get in our little bubbles and forget that the diversity is right under our noses. It’s up to us as individuals to break out of our comfort zones and seek out these others. It’s like the decision to travel or stay at home. It may be more comfortable initially to stay at home, but once you get out there and see the world it opens up your perspective in ways you cannot imagine. And the more you travel, the more you want to travel.