Diversity, Inclusion & Equity

Our History has no Boundaries

History is filled with a wide range of voices and lived experiences. We promise to openly address historic disparities, encourage healthy debate, and to include voices not previously acknowledged or known.

The CCHS recognizes that the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission and to ensuring the well-being of our membership and the community we serve. We therefore embrace these values in the work we do on a daily basis to collect and communicate materials and resources that foster historical knowledge.

We are committed to the preservation of a collective history of the people of Commerce City. We are guided by the belief that an inclusive interpretation of the past must uphold historical truths, must encompass a wide range of voices and lived experiences, and must not suppress information that may make some uncomfortable.

Diversity, inclusion, and equal access are fundamental principles of the CCHS. Therefore, our current collections are freely available to all and we encourage everyone to share their observations, interpretations, and ideas among many audiences. 

Because of our commitment to a full presentation of the historical record, we aim to be inclusive, open, and fair in all that we do. Toward these ends, we practice and encourage transparent communication in all interactions. We continue to seek, engage, and involve people of all backgrounds as we foster a culture of respect, openness, learning, integrity, and honesty.

As the CCHS endeavors to make the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion a cornerstone of our daily activities and long-term vision, and we acknowledge that this is an ongoing process. 

Adopted by the Board of Trustees on July 12, 2022.

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