"Color blind"

I know it seems impossible, but that's what I wish for someday. A color blind society, one in which we call can just treat one another with common decency and respect.

That's what I've seen every year I've attended the Diversity Walk. It's the Diversity Center's largest fundraiser. I've served as the Grand Marshall of the walk for two years now.

Its a great day when thousands of Northeast Ohioans show up bright and early on a Saturday morning in May to celebrate, not our differences, but what we all share in common. You'll find people from every different ethnic background and all ages. I've met toddlers to grandmothers and grandfathers. I loved talking to several of the little beauty queens from different nationalities.

The walk is just one of the fundraisers that helps provide funding for the groups diversity programs in schools. It teaches tolerance through lessons on racism and bigotry.

I feel so strongly about the Diversity Center, I've provided a link below if you'd like to learn more.

www.diversitycenterneo.org