Tag Archives: Diversity

The final coat has dried and the new mural is complete on the facade of Baxter Primary School. Principal Marsha Wyatt said the mural depicts kid-friendly, kid-focused imagery that will inspire students of any background. Manuel Fuentes painted the mural and Wyatt said that the finished product looks way better than she ever expected. Wyatt said the mural gives representation ... Read More »

Cookeville Impact Leadership develops & encourages civic minded leaders from underrepresented populations in the community. Executive Director Cindy Schueman said the organization promotes inclusion through education. “Leaders are aware, knowledgeable, and when you have people groups that are not included that don’t have a seat at the table, you have a lot of discontent,” Schueman said. “It is our hope ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is hosting an event highlighting cultures from around the world that live in the Upper Cumberland. UCDA President John McArthur said that the organization wanted to host the Multicultural Celebration at Fairfield Glade as a chance for the community to come together in both a fun and educational setting to celebrate differences. “That’s one of the ... Read More »

A group of Upper Cumberland neighbors has incorporated an organization dedicated to educating the community about inclusion, and celebrating each other’s differences. The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is a non-partisan non-profit that discusses issues surrounding diversity, poverty, and religion. Co-Chair Wilson Jackson said the goal is to bring communities together in celebration of their differences. “As a new organization, our ... Read More »

A group of Tennessee Tech students are doing their part to increase diversity in the engineering world. Students of three engineering organizations, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers and Women in Cybersecurity, are promoting the profession to high schools across the state. President of the Society of Women Engineers Alexis Harvey is one of five ... Read More »