In an effort to increase the coordination of the many organizations working to promote racial justice and harmony in the Birmingham area, ONB has spearheaded the creation of the Birmingham Metropolitan Diversity Coalition (BMDC). Representatives of the member organizations meet regularly to share information and create strategies that will allow each to maximize its individual mission(s).
The mission of BMDC is:
To serve as a catalyst for one community living in harmony, where diverse, independent leaders create understanding, justice and unity through honest dialogue, principled advocacy and courageous engagement on issues related to human dignity and equality;
To create systematic, constructive dialogue among broadly-representative leaders to build community, consensus and action agenda on issues related to the Birmingham metro area’s growing diversity; and
To provide appropriate support for the missions and activities of its member organizations.
Membership in the Coalition is open to any individual, faith organization, business, corporation, firm, association, club, service agency, government body, educational institution, or other group that endorses the purpose of the organization and is committed to achieving this mission.
Members include:
Alabama Gas Co
Birmingham Business Resource Center
Birmingham Pledge Foundations
Birmingham Southern College
CCMC
Dickerson Management
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Holy Familty Church
National Conference on Community & Justice
Church of the Reconciler
Spirit of the Living God Ministries
Southern Christina Leadership Conference
YWCA