The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition’s Communications Committee makes a concerted effort to generate our content as well as disseminate our message via local media. Some of these items are featured below. Thank you for your interest!
BIPOC Elders Oral History Project Update
During this season of giving and new year 2025, Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition is looking to you to help us continue the
KDA Postcarding Sessions Continue On
Call them “sessions” or call them “parties, come for the uplifting experience — knowing that we can, indeed, make a difference in
3rd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition Truth & Joy Celebration
The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition, in partnership with the Martha's Vineyard Museum, will kick off its annual Truth & Joy Celebration on
Martha’s Vineyard Black-Owned Business Directory
Did you know there are many BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) businesses right here on Martha's Vineyard? Many of them
MVDC at the MV Regional High School’s Change Makers Fair
Jocelyn Coleman Walton and Andy Italiano represented MVDC at the MV Regional High School's Change Makers Fair on November 29, 2023!
Celebrating cultures: Find Truth and Joy at the Tabernacle next weekend.
Article published on July 12, 2023 in the MV Times. By Abby Remer If this year’s Truth and Joy event is
MVDC looks to the future after successful 2021
Article published on February 22, 2022 in the MV Times. By Eunki Seonwoo The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition works to “lay the
Coalition seeks to eliminate Columbus Day from school calendars
Article published on October 7, 2021 in the MV Times. By Lucas Thors The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC) is currently working
Social justice group brings education and advocacy to M.V.
Article published on October 6, 2021 in the MV Times. By Lucas Thors The Martha’s Vineyard Social Justice Leadership Foundation is continuing
Island Police Complete Bias Training
Originally published on May 10, 2021 in the MV Times. By Brian Dowd and Eunki Seonwoo Three-day course featured rank-focused classes and
Dr. Walter Collier Named Chair Emeritus by MVDC Trustees
Following his untimely resignation as Chair of the MVDC Board of Trustees due to failing eyesight, Dr. Walter Collier, revered co-founder of
MVDC Signs Agreement with MV Community Foundation
Fiscal sponsorship provides financial services and avoids infrastructure costs Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC) has entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with
MVY Tackles Issues of Racism in Series of Conversations
During the month of February, MVY Radio is producing a weekly conversation series called Let’s Do Better that focuses on racial equity,
Island schools look to address racism through education
The Martha’s Vineyard Public School (MVPS) system is working in collaboration with the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC) to bring additional diversity,
MVDC Becomes Charitable Trust
Following the development of an organizational infrastructure and the establishment of its first projects and committees in 2020, the Diversity Coalition recognized
Diversity Coalition seeks to eradicate racism
The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition (MVDC), a recently formed racial equality and social betterment group on-Island, is seeking to form meaningful partnerships
A Dad’s Love by Danroy Henry Sr.
First, thank you for taking the time to be on the right side. As it has been in past times of tribulation,
Island Police Set to Begin Diversity Training This Fall
Diversity training for Martha’s Vineyard police is on deck for later this fall, as a joint project with Island police chiefs and
Dr. Walter Collier Appears on WMVY Radio
The Vineyard Current - Segment from June 7th, 2020 - Dr. Walter Collier, Author of "Why Racism Persists - An Uncomfortable Truth"