Last Updated on October 15, 2026
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Subcommittee (DIB)
To enhance the goal of harmonious living by strengthening the bonds of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) in our Charlestown community.
Vision Statements
- To promote open and shared communication about DIB within Residents’ Council Handbook guidelines
- To acknowledge, respect, value, and welcome individual differences of all cultures, attitudes, races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, and disabilities.
- To promote collaborative participation and decision-making within the DIB subcommittee.
- To foster collaborative relationships between the Residents’ Council DIB Subcommittee and the Charlestown DIB Council.
- To encourage the use of Mission Moments in support of DIB.
- To agree to disagree, civilly.
Action Steps
- Inventory current resident DIB activities including clubs to inform residents and encourage them to submit other activities.
- Submit Mission Moments forms in support of DIB
- Work with the Charlestown DIB Council to present meaningful activities and programs to the community.
- Plan and sponsor activities that enrich understanding of DIB within the Residents’ Council Handbook guidelines.
- Improve interpersonal communications by developing appropriate activities.
- Provide a forum to allow respectful discussion about DIB.
Prepared by Phil Benzil, Millie Finck, Merci Izquierdo-Whitaker, Diana Mood, Hope Tillman, John Remias
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
DEIB of the Residents’ Council is sponsoring a showing of the documentary, “Reel Injun” on Friday, October 23 at 7 PM in the Auditorium.
LGBTQ+ Gathering of Friends
Join the group for dinner on Mondays at 5:15 PM in the Jeremiah Room.
Hispanic Heritage Month – Friday Film McFarland, USA
Come to a Movie to DEI For: Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, September 25th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium McFarland USA Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Council of Residents
Podcast on Role of Race in Our Nation’s Founding September 11
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group The Role of Race in Our Nation's Founding Friday, September 11, 2026 10 AM - Noon Charlestown Square Room 216 EVERYONE WELCOME!View a Justice Above All podcast from the Legal Defense Fund featuring Denai Nelson, President and...
Fostering Productive Communication in the Community August 7
August is National Civility Month Fostering Respect, Kindness and Productive Communication in Workplace and Community Friday, August 7, 2026 10 - 11 AM Auditorium Speaker: Gregory Johnson, Customer Service & Communications Manager ~Sponsored by the Diversity,...
Recognize Disability Pride Month with a Documentary
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Council of Residents presents the documentary, “Crip Camp” on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 PM in the auditorium.
Juneteenth Movie: Soundtrack for a Revolution
Juneteenth Holiday: Our DEIB Council of Residents will host June's "Movies to DEi for" on the 3rd Friday of the Month instead of the 4th Friday. On Friday June 19th, we will offer a celebratory movie, "Soundtrack for a Revolution," at 7:00pm in the Auditorium....
Walk with Pride Celebration June 10
Don't forget to wear your pride swag and festive attire!Let's walk together in celebration, unity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Come Walk with Pride! Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:30 AM Cross Creek Lobby Kick-Off Ceremony FUN WALK: Cross Creek Lobby to Wilton...
Film Viewing “Voices of Baltimore” June 4
Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation Thursday, June 4, 2026 7 - 8:30 PM The Gallery Wine and light refreshmentsThe documentary film will give voice to African Americans who lived in Baltimore before Brown v Board of Education. After the fil, the Co-Producer and...
Film Viewing in Recognition of Military Appreciation & Asian-Pacific Heritage Month
A Bond Unbroken, The Why of Minh Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM Auditorium ~Sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &Belonging Committee (DEIB)~