In addition to improving the quality of our offerings, this grant will also improve the diversity of our products and vendors. This year, we are reaching out to the Latinos in our community and encouraging them to join the market.

As we move deeper into the 21st Century, the need for a quality public school system will become more of an economic issue and more of a civil rights issue. Because, as our economy relies more on brains and less on brawn, the only way everyone can secure all the blessings of liberty is to receive a quality education.

Rene weaves in messages about diversity. She came highly recommended to us.

The 2006 GSM Association Awards have been specifically designed to showcase the diversity of products and services and the quality, ingenuity and level of innovation that combine to fuel the mobile value chain. Entries this year have again exceeded our highest expectations, reflecting the vibrancy of the mobile industry on a global basis.

I am truly excited about the quality of these three major sculptures, but also about the diversity of contemporary art being acquired by the museum. The range of work, from abstract to pop art to contemporary realism, demonstrate great breadth and significantly enhance the public art program in our area.

We want to create top-quality programs for all kids. Now, of course, as a diversity liaison, I'm going to actively recruit minority students because that's where the achievement gap lies.