What is at the root of many conflicts? How can we show respect in our language and actions? How can we respect those who have conflicting beliefs and perspectives and yet keep our integrity? How do we rise beyond the barriers of race, gender, class, ability, etc.? These questions are just a sampling of what Silicon Valley youth delegates wrestle with each year at the Annual Diversity Youth Forum.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger writes to Diversity Youth Forum
"The training of our future leaders is an important responsibility and it contributes to the strenght of our great state." - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
WHEREAS, the annual Diversity Youth Forum... was created by the Oriki Theater and Chamber of Commerce Mountain View and has provided our youth and open dialogue on issues of prejudice, race and stereotypes; and
WHEREAS, the annual Diversity Youth Forum has made significant and lasting contributions to the development of our community; and