Diversity Day set for July 20 Published May 12, 2010 By News Staff KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Plans are under way for Keesler's inaugural diversity day, according to Staff Sgt. Adrienne Russell-George from the 81st Training Wing equal opportunity office. The event, scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. July 20 at the Dragon's Lair, will include music, literature, dance, poetry, face painting, games and food. "This event is a celebration of all people from all nations in an effort to promote inclusiveness, rather than exclusiveness, by sharing ourselves to bring us closer together as a community and a wing," Sergeant Russell-George explained. "It's not intended to preempt the Defense Department's mandated observances. These observances will continue to be recognized, but all will be celebrated on Diversity Day." "We have foreign students in the 81st Training Group, and we're asking units to adopt a culture and help students celebrate their heritage and culture," Sergeant Russell-George said. For more information, call Sergeant Russell-George, 228-377-2759, or e-mail Adrienne.russellgeorge.1@us.af.mil.