Today, two of our many distinguished speakers include:

•  Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, one of the leading intellectual voices in the county and distinguished professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College

•  Dr. Damon A. Williams, who is widely considered to be one of the nations most dynamic and innovative leaders. Currently he is the Senior Vice President for Programs, Training, and Youth Development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America . 

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The Rhode Island Diversifying Individuals Via Education (D.I.V.E) Conference seeks to promote intercultural competence and inclusion on college campuses through ­­­workshops and discussions. The conference seeks to educate student leaders on the importance of racial and ethnic identity and to empower students by exposing them to diverse perspectives.

We hope to develop plans of action that enhance their leadership capabilities on their campus with a basis of cross-cultural competency. By initiating conversations amongst student leaders, we hope to create and sustain connections between students from local colleges to promote cooperation and collaboration. We aspire to further identify issues of institutional inequity and advocate for social change on different college campuses.