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Offers variety of events highlighting community diversity: The Multi-Ethnic Garlic Festival The All Nations Celebration/Parade - April 3rd First Friday events Immigration and Refugee Workshops Multi-cultural girl scouts program

Works to promote positive intergroup relations between various groups represented in Nassau County. With a growing diverse population, this unit, as well as many of the staff, has been very active in coordinating conference seminars, and addressing positive human relations. This unit of the commission actively responds to bias incidents in all communities of the county. The Multicultural Programs provides programs concerning diversity issues and multicultural awareness for employers and community groups in Nassau County. Information regarding programs can be obtained by contacting the Community Relations Unit. The Commission on Human Rights also provides Afro-Americans cultural enrichment seminars, which have been introduced to various school districts, universities, and youth organizations in Nassau County. The Afro-American Ensemble has performed and demonstrated to many and various groups, the intricacies of African dance and music. Call for detailed information regarding all programs, conferences and seminars offered.

Provides crime victim advocacy and support services for all victims of hate crimes as well as hate crime prevention programs for adult and mature teen audiences.

Integrates the arts into the school curriculum for the understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. This is accomplished through annual teachers' workshops for professional development and in-service credit, indigenous artists' visits to the schools and the lending program of Discovery Chests containing dozens of cultural artifacts and objects for hands-on experiences within the classroom.