Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Programs
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Learn about the DEI Committe here.
Speaker Series
The DEI Committee curates an ongoing series of speaking engagements to give voice to historically-marginalized communities often under-represented in local government to shed light on their history and/or lived experiences.
The original five-event DEI Speakers Series was held from March - July 2023 and continued during the first half of 2024.
Watch on YouTube:
2023 Series
2024 Series
The series resumes in September 2024 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Community members can share speaker ideas and request Speaker Series topics, contact DEI@ci.wilsonville.or.us.
Juneteenth
The City of Wilsonville's DEI Committee has hosted a Juneteenth Celebration since 2021. Each year the committee develops an engaging program including a local speaker, music, food and family friendly activities to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth.
The DEI Committee is currently planning the 2025 Juneteenth event and seeking event sponsors, contact DEI@ci.wilsonville.or.us for details regarding sponsorship opportunities.
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth: Video on YouTube
Las Posadas
In 2023, the City of Wilsonville's DEI Committee hosted its first Las Posadas event! The City of Wilsonville welcomes guests to attend the second annual Las Posadas celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 4-6 pm in at the Wilsonville Community Center.
To keep alive locally the cherished holiday traditions meaningful to many Wilsonville-area residents of Hispanic/Latin American descent, Highlighting the virtues of unity, hospitality and faith through the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem in search of shelter, Las Posadas is a global nine-day event that takes place Dec. 16-24.
The DEI Committee is currently planning the 2024 Las Posadas event and seeking event sponsors, contact DEI@ci.wilsonville.or.us for details regarding sponsorship opportunities.
