Tri Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council

06/05/2026

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

A huge THANK YOU to for helping make the 5th Annual Celebration of Community, Diversity & Culture possible!

As a valued sponsor, Lamb Weston is investing in something bigger than an event. They are helping create a space where cultures are celebrated, communities are connected, families gather, local businesses thrive, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. Their commitment to supporting our community helps us continue building opportunities for education, inclusion, and meaningful connection throughout the Tri-Cities.

👏 Please join us in showing Lamb Weston some love and appreciation for their sponsorship and commitment to strengthening our community!

🌟 Want to see your business featured as a Sponsor Spotlight?
We’re still welcoming sponsors who want to make an impact while gaining visibility among thousands of community members at one of the region’s most vibrant cultural celebrations.

Swipe ⬅️ to learn more about our sponsorship levels.

Your sponsorship helps support:
✅ Cultural entertainment and performances
✅ Community programs and initiatives
✅ Youth and family activities
✅ Scholarships
✅ A celebration where everyone belongs

🤝 Become a sponsor today and help us celebrate, educate, and empower our community together.

🔗 To become a sponsor: Scan the QR code on the flyer or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sponsorship-levels-celebration-of-community-diversity-and-culture

06/05/2026

This past Saturday was powerful.

Women showed up as themselves. Not who the world tells them they should be. Not who they’ve had to become just to survive spaces that were never designed with them in mind. Just themselves.

During our Building a Sisterhood Through Collective Healing social, we created space for women to connect, reflect, laugh, learn, and simply be. Through activities, conversation, and our Real Colors workshop intentionally centered with women of color in mind, women were encouraged to take up space, use their voices, share parts of their identity, and practice showing up fully and authentically.

For many women of color, we’ve been socially conditioned to shrink ourselves, stay quiet, make ourselves “easier” for others, and disconnect from parts of who we are. Saturday gave us an opportunity to challenge some of that conditioning together.

There was something powerful about watching women introduce themselves beyond titles, responsibilities, and survival mode. Watching women be vulnerable, honest, joyful, and seen without judgment. Watching community begin to build in real time.

Not all of the women who attended are pictured here, but we want to thank every woman who showed up for herself and for this sisterhood. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community, in connection, and in spaces where we feel safe enough to be fully ourselves.

Thank you for trusting us, trusting each other, and continuing this journey of collective healing together.💛

06/04/2026

🚨 THIS is the FREE COMMUNITY event everyone will be talking about.
🎟️FREE Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebration-of-community-diversity-and-culture

On September 19th from 12pm-6pm, our community is coming together for one of the most powerful, vibrant, culture-filled experiences in the Tri-Cities.

And this year, we’re taking things to another level. 🔥

🎶 Live Music & Performances
🍴 Incredible Food & Flavors
🛍️ Local Vendors & Businesses
💃🏽 Culture • Energy • Movement
🤝 Community Connection

Every sponsor, donor, volunteer, vendor, performer, and attendee helps create a space where people feel seen, welcomed, celebrated, and empowered.

So the real question is: Will you be there, or will you hear about it afterward? 👀🔥

🗓️September 19th
⏰ 12PM-6PM
📍Benton Franklin Fairgrounds

06/03/2026

Pride Month is more than celebration. It is history, resistance, visibility, courage, and community.

This post highlights the impact of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender activist, performer, and trailblazer whose advocacy helped shape the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. From the Stonewall uprising to creating spaces for marginalized LGBTQ+ individuals, her legacy continues to inspire generations today.

Why does this matter?
Because representation matters. History matters. Human dignity matters. And understanding the people who fought for visibility, safety, and equality helps us better understand the ongoing pursuit of justice and inclusion.

We ask you to reflect on Marsha's legacy, and come on out to support PRIDE here locally! -CitiesPride
Sunday June 14th, 11 am - 5 pm, Memorial Park, Pasco, WA
They're looking for volunteers

Education creates understanding. Understanding creates empathy. Empathy creates stronger communities.

06/01/2026

💃🏽 JUNE ZUMBA IS HERE! 💃🏽

Move your body. Clear your mind. Feed your soul.

Join us every Monday in June for an evening of movement, connection, and community wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping into your first class, there’s a place for you here.

✨ Zumba Class
🗓 June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
⏰ 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 105 N. Ely St., Kennewick, WA
🚪 Enter through the back door

🧘🏽‍♀️ NEW! Stay after class for a Guided Mindfulness Wind Down designed to help you relax, release stress, and leave feeling grounded and refreshed.

✅ Bring your yoga mat
✅ Water bottle
✅ Towel
✅ Positive energy

Community Wellness Con S.A.B.O.R. is more than fitness—it’s a space to care for your mind, body, and spirit alongside your community.

Bring a friend and come dance with us! 💙💛

05/25/2026

A day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude.
Memorial Day honors the service members who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a solemn reminder that the freedoms many experience today came at a profound cost.
What It Is
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and is dedicated to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service.
Why It Matters
Honoring this day:
• Preserves the memory of those who served
• Acknowledges the sacrifices of military families
• Encourages civic reflection and gratitude
• Reminds us of the human cost of conflict

05/22/2026

Tri-Cities!! Join us for our 5th Annual Celebration of Community, Diversity & Culture on September 19, 2026 at the Benton County Fairgrounds from 12PM–6PM!

🎶 Live performances
🍴 Cultural food
🎨 Art & vendors

🎟️ Get Your FREE Ticket: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebration-of-community-diversity-and-culture
🤝 Become a Sponsor: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sponsorship-levels-celebration-of-community-diversity-and-culture
🙌 Volunteer With Us: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BACA72AA7F4C43-54607970-celebration #/

📲 Don’t forget to SCAN the QR codes on the flyer!

🌐 More info: www.tcdic.org

05/20/2026

There’s something powerful about women coming together in spaces where we can simply show up, connect, laugh, reflect, and build community.

Join us for our FREE Building a Sisterhood Social featuring a fun and interactive Real Colors experience designed to spark conversation, connection, and meaningful community building among women of color.

✨ Meaningful connection
✨ Honest conversations
✨ Light bites & good vibes
✨ Community & sisterhood

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Behind the TCDIC Office
3315 W. Court St.
Pasco, WA 99301

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP.

We also have bus passes available for those who may need transportation support. Please contact [email protected] no later than May 20 so we have enough time to mail them out.

Come as you are. Leave feeling more connected. 🤎

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1QOoK8GnHZS8fI50TicnkPubDWepGTy29KfsHX2UBRjsmcQ/viewform

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

🎬 Lights. Culture. Community. Conversation.

Join Columbia Basin College for their Hispanic Film Festival this May and June at 6:30 PM in SWL 121 or 221! 🍿✨ Featuring powerful films that explore identity, resilience, culture, family, social issues, and lived experiences across Hispanic and Latino communities.

Why does this matter?
Because storytelling creates empathy. Film allows us to see different perspectives, challenge assumptions, preserve culture, and deepen our understanding of one another in ways statistics and headlines cannot. Representation matters and spaces like this help build connection, education, and inclusion within our community. ❤️

Ask yourself:
🎥 When was the last time a film truly changed your perspective?
🌎 How can cultural storytelling help bring communities together?

Bring a friend, classmate, family member, or colleague and experience conversations that extend beyond the screen.

📍 Columbia Basin College
🕡 6:30 PM
📅 May and June
📌 SWL 121 or 221

All are invited! ¡Todos están invitados!