Diversity training for 2008 Olympic Trials

Diversity training for 2008 Olympic Trials

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Story Published: Feb 22, 2008 at 5:10 PM PDT

By Elissa Harrington

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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON - African Americans make up less than 2% of Eugene's population. The upcoming Olympic Track Trials will be bringing in an international crowd and a local group will educate folks about diversity.

They're called "Blacks on Track," and are made up of 23 members. The group will work on how to make all athletes, especially those in the African American Community, feel at home. Member Betty Snowden says, "We'll let them know where they can get their services be it good soul food, a hair cut, or religious services. And that they feel welcome."

Local hotels, restaurants, shops, and trial volunteers will all be invited to a diversity training session.

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