Fairbanks Diversity Council

06/13/2016

SPEECHLESS:

06/13/2016

As a mark of respect for the victims of the act of hatred and terror perpetrated on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, June 16, 2016. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth. “

President Barack Obama

06/13/2016

04/17/2016

The Fairbanks Diversity Council meets the second Tuesday of every month. Start time: 5:30PM. Location: City Hall.

04/17/2016

Fairbanks, what is your number one concern - as it relates to diversity?

12/24/2015

Mayor Eberhart attended the Housing First Annual Christmas Party, along with Fairbanks Police Chief Aragon. Shirley Lee is the Director of the Tanana Chiefs Conference Housing First program, which is a supportive housing program for homeless chronic inebriates. The tenants receive support services that help them address barriers to a healthier lifestyle.
We should all remember to help and visit persons having challenges in their lives, not only at Christmas, but every day of the year!

12/17/2015

How does incarceration affect diversity? The state legislature is not going to make effective changes in their efforts to reform the criminal justice process if people do not speak up. Get in the know- realize exactly who these policies effect and what they mean to you. Start calling your legislator now.

12/17/2015

Mayor Eberhart spoke today at the Naturalization Ceremony for 24 persons who gained their United States citizenship. Mayor Eberhart spoke about his own family coming to America and about his spouse, Sylvia, who was born in the Netherlands and raised in Australia. The Mayor encouraged our newest citizens to vote and participate in our goverment. Part of that participation, he noted, could be through their suggestions or engagement with several committees that represent our community. Each new citizen was given a City of Fairbanks lapel pin and the Mayor's business card.

12/12/2015

Congratulations to our Diversity Council Member! June is an amazing asset and a truly wonderful individual!

FAIRBANKS - The 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities were announced this morning, and June Rogers won a lifetime achievement award for her years of advocacy on behalf

12/02/2015

Contact: Beth Allen, Public Involvement - 907.374.0275 [email protected]

12/01/2015

Earlier this month the City of Fairbanks helped celebrate the 2015 National American Indian Heritage Month Observation at Fort Wainwright. The Guest Speaker, Pollack Simon Jr., a Second Chief and Political Advocate for the Allakaket Tribe, was presented with a gift from Colonel Shawn Reed, USARAK Deputy Commander. We are fortunate to live in a community that celebrates our many wonderful cultures and people.