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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

In June of 2020, AMC took a public position against racism and racist violence, and to stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
The AMC Western MA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee is deeply troubled and saddened by the all too frequent acts of violence and hate perpetrated on communities that have been and may continue to be marginalized and underrepresented in the U.S. Especially poignant and concerning is that these acts are regularly in places of recreation that are presumed to be safe by those communities.
The DEI Committee condemns all acts of brutality and oppression, and as we reflect on these reprehensible acts, we recommit ourselves to AMC's goal, "To be an inclusive, equitable, and kind community...where we are united in our activities by mutual trust, collective safety, respect for the natural world, and appreciation for our time together outdoors."
The members of the DEI Committee are committed to making outdoor recreational spaces in western Massachusetts accessible, safe and inviting to all people. We are working fervently to determine and eradicate barriers that inhibit equitable participation. We desire to bring outdoor activities to diverse populations by finding ways to meet people where they are.
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Upcoming Activities

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Normalizing Diversity in the Outdoors with Marian May Perez

Location: Online DEI Speaker Series
Date: 24‑Oct‑2024
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Have you ever been in a room full of people and realized you're the only person who isn't the same as everyone else? What about doing something you love or are passionate about and having someone or groups of people praise you for being one of the only "ones" doing it? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you might relate to what Marian May Perez has to say about their experience as an adult, understanding that the outdoors lacks diversity. If you answered no, you might be interested in listening to what May has to say about normalizing diversity in the outdoors. Join Marian May Perez, who has spent their career in the outdoor industry finding purpose in community and advocacy.
May spent 15 years primarily working in the retail and education space, building their career as a Single Pitch Instructor. They are now the co-founder and Executive Director of Rise Outside, a non-profit guide service outside of New Paltz, NY. Rise Outside's mission is to create mentorship opportunities for diverse outdoor leaders and fund programming for groups who have traditionally encountered barriers to realizing their potential outside.
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