INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University will create the Martin University Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion. Its purpose is to assist leaders and organizations in their efforts to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Center will host workshops, lectures, seminars, programs, initiatives and consulting engagements to achieve its goals.
Some of the Center’s programs and initiatives include:
• Brother to Brother — An initiative that will focus on helping to empower, influence, and support success for men of color through education, networking, mentorship, and coalition building.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Academy — A professional development and certification program for current and aspiring diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals and practitioners.
• Urban Leadership Summit — A coalition-building initiative for civic and community leaders, providing a workspace for leaders to construct new initiatives that will help initiate change and engender greater accountability for racial equity.
Workshops, lectures, seminars and other activities will be open to the community or target specific audiences. Some will be planned in partnership with other organizations or institutions.