Last Updated on November 3, 2025
Charlestown DEIB Council
Purpose – As individuals, and as members of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Joint Council, and the Charlestown community, we are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging by:
a. Seeking to understand and embrace all traditions and cultures and consistently welcoming and acknowledging diverse thoughts, ideas and input.
b. Identifying and promoting educational opportunities on topics of diversity for residents and staff in order to encourage the behaviors and actions of accepting and appreciating diversity.
c. Celebrating diverse cultures and experiences through community events as a means to increase understanding about diversity and inclusion and encourage civil discussion.
Black History Month 2024
Check out the Black History Month Calendar for 2024, originally created by resident Eugenia High.
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging at Fruits of our Labor
Fruits of our Labor 2023 Diversity Inclusion and Belonging
Ableism and Ageism: How They Play Out in Mass Media
Ableism and Ageism: How They Play Out in Mass MediaSpeaker: Beth Haller, PhD via ZoomDate: October 17, 2023Time: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation: GalleryHere is the recording from the session.
Ageless and Able Project Sponsors Session on October 17
The second in a series on Ageless and Able will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM in the Gallery in Charlestown Square.
Disrupt Ageism Training Session July 25
Disrupt Ageism Training Session sponsored by Resident Life DIB Subcommittee, will take place on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11 AM in the Gallery. Please register with resident Ann MacKay. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available in MyErickson.
Join the LGBTQ+ Pride Walk June 29
Residents, employees, friends and family are invited to join the LGBTQ+ Pride Walk Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 1 – 2:30 PM. Sponsored by Charlestown’s Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Joint Council
A New Era of Truth and Justice
The Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group presents a video on truth and justice with Bryan Stevenson, on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 10 AM – Noon in the Gallery.
You Are Invited to Join the Discussion on Implicit Bias
All are welcome to join in on the discussion of implicit bias presented by the Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group on Friday, March 10 from 10 AM – Noon in the Art Gallery in Charlestown Square.
Tapestry: Sharing the Stories that Shaped Us
Everyone has a story! And the stories that matter most to us include both our personal experiences and the trove of stories that reside in the collective memory of our people. When we reflect on our stories together, we find new meaning in them and spark new connections with our neighbors. Share your story on March 28 or March 29, 2023.
Ways to Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month
Polish American Heritage month has been officially celebrated in October since 1981. Here are some suggestions, with further reading, for learning more about Polish culture and history.

