MultiCultural Task Force of Metropolitan Saint Louis

About the Task Force

The Multicultural Task Force was formed in 1995 by St Louis Mayor Freeman Bosley, Jr. for the purpose of sponsoring community-wide projects to improve acceptance of the area's growing diversity. The Task Force received support from subsequent Mayors Clarence Harmon and Francis Slay. The Task Force incorporated and established a Board of Directors in 1992 and is a 501(C)3 tax exempt organization. The Task Force has sponsored community forums, diversity fairs, a youth rally, and other events. In addition, the Task Force sponsors a yearly diversity-themed art and photography competition and gives grants to area teachers and schools for programs and projects that promote diversity and acceptance. The objectives of the Task Force are:

To encourage citizens of the St. Louis Metropolitan area to become culturally competent, to appreciate and accept our differences, and to acknowledge our common bond as St. Louisans
To encourage youth in our region to develop a personal awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity in their schools and communities
To organize regional cultural exchanges that recognize and capitalize on the region's diversity
To facilitate dialogue among diverse groups of people who reside in the St. Louis Metropolitan area