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Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective
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We are dedicated to creating with you a Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky, where diversity is embraced, access and unity are strengthened, and everyone belongs.

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December 5, 1955, marked the start of the 13-month Montgomery Bus Boycott. Sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, Dad led the MIA with faith in nonviolence, showing that collective courage can bend the arc toward justice.
Photo of the demonstrators walking down a city street above the date "Dec 5, 1955" and the following text: Montgomery Bus Boycott: On December 5, 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began in response to Rosa Parks’ arrest. For 13 months, Black residents of Montgomery walked, carpooled, and organized to challenge segregated seating on public buses. Led by Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Improvement Association, the boycott showed the power of disciplined, nonviolent action and became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring generations to fight for justice and equality.
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Social progress is impossible without the full inclusion, participation, and leadership of Disabled people and persons with disabilities!

Let us celebrate all Disabled lives and acknowledge the current and ongoing barriers to access/ibility—while continuing to dismantle the system of ableism. #LCDC
Includes a picture of Disabled people dancing with their hands raised. Reads, "International Day of Persons with Disabilities. December 3rd. Today we recognize the over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with disabilities. Building social progress is impossible without the full inclusion, participation, and leadership of persons with disabilities. Yet, across all regions, persons with disabilities and their households continue to face challenges and persistent barriers. Disability inclusion remains a driver of lasting change."
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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#tdih 1955 Rosa Parks attended a mass meeting about the Emmett Till case. 💔

Four days later she refused to give up her seat on the bus.

Montgomery Bus Boycott was not just about bus segregation, but also the injustice in criminal justice system & much more. ⬇️
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Nov. 27, 1955: Rosa Parks Attends Meeting About Emmett Till
Rosa Parks attended a mass meeting about Emmett Till days before her refusal to give up her seat on the bus.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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National Day of Mourning 🪶✨ #TurtleIsland #WeAreNotConquered #LCDC
Includes imagery of Indigenous-led protests with banners that read, "Recognize Indigenous Peoples Rights: We exist. We resist. We rise," and reads, "The National Day of Mourning is a day to mourn the genocide of millions of the Indigenous Peoples, stolen land, and culture erasure resulting from European settler colonialism. The day has been commemorated every year since 1970 when Indigenous activists gathered Plymouth, Massachusetts to reclaim the narrative around Thanksgiving." Includes imagery of Indigenous-led protests with banners that read, "we are not vanishing. We are conquered. We are as strong as ever," and reads, "Educate oneself about the true history of colonization and its still present impacts. Learn about land you occupy and its tribe(s) at https://native-land.ca. Support Native businesses and creators."
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Everyone can play a crucial role in working towards a world free from patriarchal violence against women.

Changing our culture is the key to ending the violence. ❤️‍🩹 ✨ 🌎 #NoExcuse #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #LakeCumberland #LCDC
Includes colorful blocks with a graphic that demonstrates different tiers that lead to violence starting normalized behaviors with slurs, strict gender stereotypes, sexist jokes, and unwanted touch. The escalation moves up to harassment, verbal abuse, victim blaming, and sexual coercion. Followed by drugging, stalking, threats, and cyber exploitation. Ending with murder, sexual and/or physical assault. Reads, "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Globally, almost 1 in 3 women and girls have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their life."
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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✨🌎 International Equal Pay Day ✨🪙

As of 2024, women globally earned approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men, indicating a gender pay gap of 17%. Today serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for pay equality.

Source: www.equalpaytoday.org
A black and white picture of a woman of color in a white blouse and darker skirt at a printer. Reads, "International Equal Pay Day. September 18th. As of 2024, women globally earned approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men, indicating a gender pay gap of 17%. Today serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for pay equality," on a pink background.
September 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Why September 15th? ✨ Hispanic Heritage Month. #HispanicHeritage #Septiembre #Hispanic #LatinAmericanDiaspora
Includes images of people from the Latin American diaspora. Reads, “Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s recognize the culture, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin communities. September 15th to October 15.” Includes orange flowers. Reads, “Why September 15th? Why September 15th? The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded to a 30-day period starting in 1988. The date of September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate theirs on September 16th and 18th. September 15th to October 15th.”
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective is now part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Through this program, Kroger fundraises by donating a percentage to local nonprofit organizations.

To enroll, visit www.kroger.com! ✨🛒✨ #Fundraising #Diversity
Reads, “Support Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective every time you shop through Kroger Community Rewards!” Includes a grocery bag filled with food. Reads, “Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective is now part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Through this program, Kroger fundraises by donating a percentage to local nonprofit organizations. To enroll, visit www.kroger.com. Once you log into your Kroger account, select My Account. Search Community Rewards to add Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective either by name or FS590. Click enroll. New users will need to create an account, which requires a valid email address, general information, and a Shopper’s Card.”
July 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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TONIGHT! This isn’t a one-week fix. Rebuilding—physically and emotionally—will take months, even years. And we need to be prepared for the long haul. This training is one small shift in making sure we support each other with empathy, skill, and intention—not just today, but for as long as it takes.
A picture of Angelika Weaver of Good Stewardship Consulting. Reads, “Trauma-Informed Training. Monday, June 9th. 5:30 - 6:30 pm ET. Mellow Mushroom Somerset, 2520 Monticello Street.”
June 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Memorial Day aka Decoration Day began with formerly enslaved people honoring 257 Union Soldiers buried in a Confederate prison camp.

This Memorial Day, we recognize and grieve the lives lost in the military as well as all dead due to war.

Books donated at Laker Laundry in Russell County, KY. #LCDC
"A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day" by Leah Henderson "The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans" by Barbara E. Walsh "Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines" by Jeanne Walker Harvey The Read While You Wait display at Laker Laundry by Russell County Public Library.
May 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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We remember as to never forget the casualties, lives lost, and generations forever changed by extreme othering in fear and greed.

Share a story and/or a name as we remember and reconcile together in the comment section below. #WorldWarII #Remembrance #Reconciliation #LCDC
A background image from World War II with both people, a tank, and rumble. Reads, "Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During WWII."
May 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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#OTD in 1961, the first Freedom Riders began their journey to expose the brutal reality of segregation. Their nonviolent resistance sparked a national reckoning.

Today, we are reminded that change often comes from ordinary people with extraordinary courage.
May 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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In turbulent times that call us all to stay awake in solidarity and remembrance, Lake Cumberland Diversity Collective (LCDC) honors the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. Let us vow to never forget. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay #LCDC #LakeCumberland
Includes the yellow badge introduced by the Nazis in 1942. The yellow badge includes the Star of David and with the word “Jew" in the middle. The badge enforced dehumanization, punishment, and concentration camps. Reads, "Yom HaShoah. Holocaust Remembrance Day."
April 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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“Our unity is our strength, and diversity is our power. We reject the myth of ‘us’ vs. ‘them.’ We are in this together.”
— former Madam Vice President @kamalaharris.com ✨💖 #Diversity #LCDC
Reads, “Imagine being scared of diversity but not dictatorship,” on a black background with white letters.
April 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Access provides the possibility of inclusive spaces where diverse needs and interests are reflected and met. Access fosters critical thinking and different types of literacy development, such as media, financial, cultural, reading, and more.

Tell Congress to show up for your library: ala.org/showup
Background includes an image of a bookshelf with books in a library on the right side and a golden color on the left. Reads, "April 6th 2025. National Library Day," along with the quote, "Libraries do one thing that no other institution does and that’s provide access to all," by Levar Burton.
April 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo. Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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✨We Need Diverse Books! ✨ Landscapes may be changing. Our need to learn, write, read, and experience the beauty of diversity in humanity has not!

What’s on your bookshelf today and into the evening? #WeNeedDiverseBooks #LCDC #LakeCumberland
Diverse hands coming together to form a collective heart with a plus sign followed by a shelf of books that equal a heart with sparkles. Reads, "We Need Diverse Books Day."
April 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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International Autism Acceptance Day! 🌍 Today and every day, let us accept, celebrate, integrate, and include the beauty in diversity of our Autistic community throughout the Lake Cumberland area and world. #AutismAcceptance #AutismDay #Neurodiversity #LCDC #LakeCumberland
Light yellow background with a sparkle. Colorful letters that read, "International Autism Acceptance Day! Include. Inspire. Integrate. April 2nd."
April 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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#StPatricksDay #tdih Did you know that during the first winter of famine, 1846-47, as perhaps 400,000 Irish peasants starved, landlords exported grain, cattle, pigs, flour, eggs, poultry — food that could have prevented those deaths. #TeachOutsideTextbook
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March 17: St. Patrick's Day
Challenging myths about the Irish Potato Famine.
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March 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Moving Beyond Susan and Elizabeth: The Complicated History of Woman Suffrage in Kentucky

🗓️ This Thursday, March 13th
🕠 5:30 pm ET
📍 Mellow Mushroom Somerset
2520 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42503
You have probably heard of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what do you really know about the long fight for woman suffrage? This presentation will address misconceptions and will document Kentucky's contributions to the Nineteenth Amendment. You will learn about the Kentucky Equal Rights Association, its leaders, as well as the thousands of men and women, white and black, from all parts of the state who worked to secure "a simple justice.” Speaker: Dr. Melanie Goan
March 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
March 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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We continue the work towards a world where women and girls feel heard, seen, and empowered.

🌼 International Women’s Day! 🌸
#InternationalWomensDay #LCDC #LakeCumberland
Reads, “International Women’s Day. The future is female. Honoring the achievements and resilience of all women, past and present, we continue the work towards a world where women and girls feel heard, seen, andd empowered.” With a yellow flower in the background and a pink background.
March 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Today serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for pay equality. #EqualPayDay #LCDC #LakeCumberland
Includes stacks of coins with gender symbols. Reads, “Women’s Equal Pay Day. On average, women earn 85 cents for every dollar a man makes. Even less for women of color. Today serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for pay equality. March 05 2025.”
March 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Let us toss and catch unity in diversity like Mardi Gras beads as we co-create a region of belonging for all! ⚜️🎭🎷⚜️ #MardiGras #LCDC #LakeCumberland
A parade of diverse people. Colors include purple, green, and yellow, which represent justice, faith, and power. Reads, "Happy Mardi Gras 2025."
March 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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In times like these, we are reminded of the promise of zero discrimination in co-creating a region where all live and thrive in dignity and belonging. #ZeroDiscriminationDay #LCDC #LakeCumberland
A graphic with a white and Black hand pinky promising along with pink, green, and yellow butterflies. Reads, “Zero Discrimination Day.”
March 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM