Programs for the Community

The IRC is committed to creating meaningful regional, national and international collaborations, in the service of advancing shared understanding and problem-solving.

Healing Racism Forums

Explore the impact on our communities of racism, religious conflict, and other intergroup dynamics through community conversations, co-sponsored with our partners: the City of Phoenix, the Maricopa County Community College District and the Maricopa County Diversity Office.

Tempe Talks

A program of the City of Tempe Diversity Office, in which Valley residents are engage in sustained community dialogues on diversity, cultural tolerance, discrimination, and shared experiences and perceptions.

East Valley High School Diversity Summit

In partnership with Mesa Public Schools, and with the collaboration of the W.P. Carey School of Business and the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, the IRC annually hosts a day-long diversity leadership retreat for area high school students. Download volunteer application here.

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