Wilmington, NC Equity & Inclusion

09/03/2024

Althea Gibson was an athletic phenomenon who honed her tennis skills under the tutelage of Dr. Hubert Eaton, while attending "the greatest school under the sun," Williston High School. She was a lifelong civil rights activist and also a talented golfer.
Learn more about Althea Gibson at: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/leveling-playing-field-althea-gibson

08/28/2024

Be on the look out for our new trucks and please be aware of the changes that will be required so that we can deliver excellent service to you.

08/26/2024

The City of Wilmington's Equity and Inclusion Department Wishes Everyone a Happy Women's Equality Day! This year's theme is Inspiring Inclusion.

Women's Equality day celebrates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which gave some women the right to vote. It would take the the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure comprehensive protections were established for historically excluded groups in the United States.

National Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates past achievements but also underscores the importance of continued advocacy to achieve true gender equality.

Check out the Proclamation for Women's Equality Day, 2024 from the White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/23/a-proclamation-on-womens-equality-day-2024/

08/05/2024

Please join the Fit For Fun Center in their Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions!

These sessions will be held on TWO dates (September 28 & November 16). Both sessions are for those children between 6 months - 5 years of age.

Price $5.00/Child (Adults Free)
Preregistration is required (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9A623A4FFC34-50405757-sensoryfriendly #/)

For more pre-school programming opportunities, view our website here! (https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Programs/Preschool-Programs)

08/05/2024

"I often wonder what I'd do if there weren't any books in the world," James Baldwin, Giovanni's Room.
August 2, 2024 marked James Baldwin's 100th birthday. Take time to watch the brief video below celebrating his work, and, if you feel like it, drop your favorite Baldwin quote below or share ways his work has had an impact on your life.

Join us as we celebrate the iconic legacy of James Baldwin and his lasting impact on our world today.Learn more at: JamesBaldwinBooks.comFeatured contributor...