Fifth Annual Diversity Memphis Walk Planned

Diversity Memphis has announced a new partner for its fifth-annual Diversity Memphis Walks, to be held Sunday, September 19. The WDIA Goodwill Fund and Diversity Memphis are stepping out together to promote tolerance and brotherhood throughout the community. This joint effort will showcase the strengths of both organizations and highlight the importance of partnering with like-minded organizations. The Walk will start and end at The National Civil Rights Museum in downtown Memphis.

Diversity Memphis Walks funds educational programs designed to break down stereotypes and provide leadership skills for an increasingly diverse society.

Serving as Media co-chairs for the walk this year are Joe Birch, WMC-TV anchor and Bev Johnson of WDIA. Birch is a former Diversity Memphis Humanitarian Award honoree and member of the Diversity Memphis Hall of Fame.

Families, clubs, schools, youth and religious groups, civic organizations, and corporate teams will be participating. The Walk will be 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) through downtown Memphis. Multi-cultural entertainment will take place before and after the Walk, headlined by Los Cantadores, Memphis' renowned mariachi band.

Among the familiar faces at this year's walk will be Chuck Scruggs of WKNO, better known to young Memphians as Mr. Chuck. "In Memphis," noted Scruggs, a Diversity Memphis founder, "we work with people to develop tolerance and respect for all people. Our programs allow our community to celebrate their commonalities, while learning to respect each other's differences. Far too often, our inter-group relations remain tense. It is a time to walk together and to build a community where all of our differences are welcome. The Goodwill Fund and Diversity Memphis are leading the way"

Individuals or companies interested in participating in Walk are asked to call 901-405-9555. Walk registration is also available online at www.diversitymemphis.org.