Highline College will host its 18th annual Unity Through Diversity Week from April 27 to May 1. The weeklong series of events explores and celebrates the diversity of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and religion of the community.

United by the theme “Your voice, your culture, our diversity,” Unity Through Diversity Week will include free educational events, programs and activities.

“Unity Through Diversity Week is beyond a signature Highline College event. It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and members of our greater community to reflect and appreciate our diversity,” said Doris Martinez, Highline’s Inter-Cultural Center leadership coordinator and chair of the Unity Through Diversity Week committee. “From community service to student involvement, Highline students strive to step outside of their comfort zone and continuously partake in courageous conversations. We hope that this week of programs will continue to challenge the exploration of their voices, cultures and diversity.”

Unity Through Diversity Week is sponsored by Multicultural Services and the Center for Leadership and Service. All events are free and open to the public.

The weeklong event will kick off with a lecture, presented by Dave Zirin, a political sports writer for the Nation magazine from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 27 in Building 7. Zirin will explore race and classism in sports and sports and resistance in the United States.

Zirin will also address race, power and Seattle’s final play of the Super Bowl from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on April 27 in Building 7.

Visit multiculturalaffairs.highline.edu/unityweek2015.php for more information.