Diversification?

07/31/2005

"…Blah Blah County is so diversified, with people from all over the nation moving here, we have decided to present something that will celebrate the diversity of our county by organizing a Bluegrass festival…"

HUH?

I read this story a couple of days ago and am still scratching my head. How does a Bluegrass Festival celebrate the diversity in the county I’m living in?

The bluegrass festival was held this weekend in the Town Square. A friend of mine checked it out with her family. When I asked her about the diversity of people attending, she laughed heartily. "What diversity of people? It was as white as white can get."

I showed her another event planned for the area to celebrate "the people living in our county…" The other event held in August is another country and bluegrass music event. There’s even a hog-calling contest planned.

Again I ask, how does this celebrate the diversity of peoples in the area? My friend jokingly said the events are organized to "celebrate the diversity of white people…you know: blonde, red, brunette, and gray hair…"

I’m glad we can laugh about it but what about the organizers? Do they even recognize the humor in their advertisements? Did anyone on the planning committees say, "Whoa, what are we doing here?" Were any people from our large and growing African American, Hispanic, Indian, and Native American Cultures invited to join the planning committee?

Maybe on one of the days of the August event, I will invite my diversified group of friends over to celebrate our love. I think I should also invite members of County Event Planning Group stop by to celebrate with us.

Peace,
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