Founder’s Welcome
Welcome to National Inclusion Week! This week is not just about celebrating diversity; it’s about understanding how inclusion is the key to unlocking the full potential of diverse teams, communities, and organizations. When we talk about inclusion, we are talking about a commitment to ensuring that every voice is heard, every individual is valued, and every perspective is respected.
I founded National Inclusion Week with the belief that inclusion is the cornerstone of meaningful progress. It’s not enough to bring diverse people together—we must also ensure that every individual feels welcomed and able to contribute to their fullest potential. This week is designed to give you the tools and insights needed to create more inclusive environments in your personal and professional lives.
As you participate in the events this week, I encourage you to challenge your assumptions, listen with an open heart, and be ready to take action. Together, we can create a world where inclusion isn’t just an ideal—it’s a reality.
Dennis Kennedy
Founder, National Inclusion Week
Articles on Dennis Kennedy
- In His Quest For Social Justice, Dennis Kennedy Launches New Energy Diversity Council
- Dennis Kennedy Founder of the National Diversity Council: “If I could inspire a movement, it would definitely be providing more opportunities for youth in inner cities to reach their full potential, while focusing on education reform.”
- Barack Obama Touts Tolerance, Inclusion, Texas Barbecue at Dallas Diversity Conference
- The Recipe to Individual Success? Barack Obama says Innovation, Hard Work, and Resilience
- Embracing Diversity - Southwest Airlines Supports Inclusion and Equality at Every Level.
- How to Leverage Generational Diversity
- 'Justice Will Prevail,' Chancellor Tells Campus Diversity Conference
- Hispanic/Latino Summit to Address Pressing Social Issues
- Dennis Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dennis Kennedy Meets Colin Powell, 2007
- Dennis Kennedy Gives $20,000 To Fund College Scholarships
- Diversity Awareness Council Formed by Professor at UTSA
- Learning Curve
- Speaker at Youth Program
- Dennis Kennedy's Photo Gallery