Leaders Who Reflect Diversity.

Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!

Our Culture is Beautiful was inspired in 2017 when some of us learned from

students at Torrington High School that African American history was not

being taught at the school. Students signed a petition expressing their

interest in studying African American history, and a group got together to

present the petition to the Mayor. We asked the Mayor to express to the

Board of Education that more education is needed around cultural diversity.

We realized that the demographics of the Northwest Corner are such that

cultural diversity is not embraced and celebrated except for the European

cultures. Although there is a growing presence of African Americans, Asian

Americans, Latinx Americans and others, their cultures are not recognized

and celebrated. We wanted to let the larger community know that we are

here and decided to reach out to groups such as the police, government

agencies, media, faith-based organizations, etc.

We envision a vibrant community of people who are committed to preserving

and promoting the cultural, historical, intellectual and social movement

traditions of people of color and other minorities throughout the Northwest

Corner of Connecticut. We want to increase the awareness of racism and

unfair and discriminatory practices by individuals and institutions. We want

to promote fair treatment of all persons at all times. In this pandemic

moment, we want to demonstrate resilience, solidarity and persistence in

working toward our vision.