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Notable Mentions

Resources & Media

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Being Black in the Adirondacks 

How activists are fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Adirondacks.

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Connections 

Connections: Discussing voting rights and voter suppression in America, past and present

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Diversity in the North Country 

Black authors share differing perspectives on growing up in the Adirondacks. 

Article 

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Local Politics Educational Series 

Adirondack Diversity Solutions LLC and the Tompkins County Democratic Committee partner to deliver a virtual series to promote civic engagement, transparency, and access to local government.  

Podcast 

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Shades Inside the Blue Line 

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Race in the Adirondacks 

Tourism is a $1.5 billion industry in the Adirondacks, with many residents in the park dependent on the dollars spent by visitors for their livelihoods.

Article 

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Teaching Inclusion in New York's Tourism Sector 

The Adirondack Council and the group Adirondack Diversity Solutions LLC are calling on Governor Cuomo to require all state employees and state contractors to undergo similar inclusion training.

Inteview

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State Agencies Advance Efforts to Increase Environmental Justice 

DEC Announces Appointments to Climate Justice Working Group to Guide Just Implementation of New York's Landmark Climate Law.

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Grants to Help Diversify Two Adirondack Destinations 

People of color are not often visiting two major attractions in the Adirondacks, and more than $330,000 in state and federal funding will go toward figuring out why — and how to change that. 

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Addressing Racism in Travel and Tourism 

 Cindy delivers innovative human resources solutions that promote transparency in policy and procedures, communication strategies, and community engagement. On our podcast, Cindy explains how this approach to HR ties into the ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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How Should You Be Talking with Employees About Racism? 

Diversity and inclusion experts weigh in. One throughline: It's better to grapple with the issue openly than say nothing because you're afraid of getting it wrong.

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Capitol Pressroom 

Hear from the co-founders of Adirondack Diversity Solutions LLC, Dr. Donathan Brown and Cindy Rodriguez, on the work they are doing to ensure people of all backgrounds feel welcomed when exploring New York’s Adirondacks. 

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State Creates Adirondack Diversity Program 

NYS budget includes $250,000 for Adirondack North Country Association Diversity Initiative. 
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ADS LLC to Participate in the 4th Annual Travel Unity Summit 

In anticipation of its 4th annual Travel Unity Summit, Travel Unity, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing diversity in the travel space, is pleased to announce the participation of Adirondack Diversity Solutions LLC.

Article

By Dr. Donathan L. Brown 

Book

People of Color in the United States 

Contemporary Issues in Education, Communities, Health, and Immigration 

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Dreams and Legacies

Dr. Martin Luther King in the Post-Civil Rights Era

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When Race and Public Policy Collide

Contemporary Immigrations Debates

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Voting Rights Under Fire

The Continuing Struggle For People of Color

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