by acod | May 31, 2019 | Humanitarian Awards, Humanitarian Awards Dinner, Humanitarian Dinner, Humanitarian Gala
We were so pleased to have hosted the 71st Annual Humanitarian Awards Gala, at the Pleasantdale Chateau on the evening of April 9th, when members from the business and non-profit communities came together for our biggest fundraising event. We were proud to honor the... 
by acod | Aug 17, 2018 | Humanitarian Awards Dinner
Through our work to open the minds and hearts and touching thousands of lives, we help to build the capacity of individuals to become more courageous as they encounter and fight bigotry in their daily lives. This event brings together top executives and community... 
by Gail | Jan 24, 2018 | 70th Anniversary, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, News
How do you talk about the recent racial charged incidents that are in the headlines with children? Do you feel that you have enough insight on diversity and inclusion issues? On Saturday, March 3, the American Conference on Diversity will engage childhood educators in... 
by Gail | Jan 18, 2018 | 70th Anniversary, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Lead for Diversity, News
This year kicks off the 70th Anniversary celebration of the American Conference on Diversity (ACoD). For most of the organizational history, it was known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews. ACoD established its New Jersey office in 1948 and became one... 
by Gail | Nov 28, 2017 | Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Higher Education Conference, Honorees, Lead for Diversity, News
On Nov. 17, the American Conference on Diversity in partnership with Berkeley College and other colleges and universities held the 17th annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education conference to discuss solutions to today’s surge in hate with keynote speaker... 
by Gail | Oct 24, 2017 | Diversity Issues in Higher Education, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, News
Hear Perspectives of Charlottesville Vice Mayor Dr. Wes Bellamy, Author Eileen Gale Kugler, and Other Social Justice Leaders at Berkeley College on Friday, November 17 The American Conference on Diversity in collaboration with Berkeley College will hold the 17th... 
by Gail | Oct 15, 2017 | Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Faith, Gender, Honorees, Lead for Diversity, News
Greater Trenton Founding CEO and the 2017 Commercial Real Estate Humanitarian Award honoree George Sowa addressed a packed room of bankers, real estate professionals, and economic development and community leaders last week in West Orange, NJ, thanking them for... 
by Gail | Aug 16, 2017 | board of trustees, Bridge Builder Award, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Faith, Gender, LGBT, News, NoHateNJ
A Message from American Conference on Diversity President & CEO Elizabeth Williams-Riley Death and injury — the horrifying outcome of “Unite the Right” protests in Charlottesville, Va. — paint a clear picture of hatred and bigotry in... 
by Gail | Aug 12, 2017 | award, Commercial Real Estate Award, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Faith, Honorees, Lead for Diversity, News
The American Conference on Diversity will host the 2017 Commercial Real Estate Networking Reception and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 4 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm), at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, NJ. This significant industry-wide event – which brings together... 
by Gail | Jul 10, 2017 | board of trustees, Diversity Stride, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, Faith, Gender, Lead for Diversity, News
Sunny skies, heartfelt vocals, heart-pumping exercise, and more were on tap for the social-justice warriors who stepped up to fight hate during the 17th annual Diversity Stride 5K on Sunday, June 25, in Jersey City, NJ. Walkers of all ages, races, and religions took... 