Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence

05/27/2026

📆This Friday!
Join us for lunch at the City Cuisine food truck on Friday, May 29th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Come and go as it fits into your lunch schedule. Socialize with your peers and friends across industries while eating delicious food!
Event invite link in the comments

05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up for today's Learning Lab and particularly to Dr. Cindy Dudenhoffer, who offered an insightful and engaging presentation on how to safely and effectively use AI in DEI work.

02/06/2026

Welcome to The Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence! Follow this page for Learning Lab and other Journey event announcements and networking opportunities. Join our JTIE Learning Lab Group if you'd like to:
* connect with others doing work in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space;
* highlight organizations doing DEI work in our community;
* share training opportunities and resources;
* highlight cultural celebrations; or
* request and offer support.
Join the JTIE Learning Lab!

02/03/2026

Columbia Human Rights Enhancement Program - Funding Available

Do you have a human-rights activity or project that could use up to $500 in support? The City of Columbia Human Rights Enhancement Program (HREP) is dedicated to supporting projects that promote equal rights and/or enhance cultural awareness. Past funds have been used for guest speakers, workshops, awards, film screenings, cultural celebrations, and distributing educational materials. More information and application available.

HREP Proposal Form Final Report Information and Form To further enhance human rights in our community, local organizations may apply for Human Rights Enhancement Program funding. The Commission on Human Rights receives and reviews funding applications. If the Commission recommends funding of the act...

01/31/2026

It's the perfect time to remind our community that we are all human, deserving of dignity, inclusion, and respect. If you'd like to support the Journey and share this message of common humanity, see the link in the comments! (Also, if you tried to purchase already and got an error message, this issue has been fixed - thank you for your patience!)

01/27/2026

The Journey committee needs your help determining our key topics for education and support activities in 2026.
Please take our short survey: https://tinyurl.com/5apxarwb.

01/07/2026

Are you ready for another year of reading harder? Join DBRL to kick off the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. Whether you're ready to commit or just curious, you'll learn more about the program and how to participate. This challenge, created by Book Riot, encourages you to read more diversely.

Are you ready for another year of reading harder? Join us to kick off the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. Whether you're ready to commit or just curious, you'll learn more about the program and how to participate. This challenge, created by Book Riot, encourages you to read more diversely. Adults. . Eve...

12/29/2025

Update: All tickets for the showing of "The Librarians" are gone! Keep a lookout for other viewing opportunities including: a free showing at the Daniel Boone Regional Library in partnership with KMOS on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m and a paid online screening ($15) + Right to Read rally with a conversation with the filmmakers, film subjects and authors coming up on January 10.

Join the library and Ragtag Cinema for a free screening of "The Librarians." Directed by Kim A. Snyder, this documentary highlights library staff in Texas, Florida and beyond acting as first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. (Not rated, 92 minutes.)

Send a message to learn more

12/15/2025

Wishing all those who celebrate a peaceful and meaningful Hanukkah. We must stand up together against the recent rise in antisemitism and violence, speak out against ingrained anti-Jewish biases, and be "up-standers" instead of bystanders. May the light overcome the darkness.

12/03/2025

Columbia Parks and Recreation will be having their Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

This celebration includes food, refreshments, entertainment, and a black-owned business showcase!

Come experience and learn about Kwanzaa while also having the opportunity to support local businesses. This is a FREE event with the exception of buying anything from the shops.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Armory Sports Center, 701 East Ash Street, Columbia, Missouri 65201

For more information, call 573-874-6379 or email [email protected]