On Sunday November 14th, 2010, the IDC hosted their Annual Dialogue and Unity Dinner at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick.

This year's theme was “Diversity is our strength” and the speakers were
Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, Senate President
Rochelle Robinson Hendricks, Acting Commissioner, Dept. of Education
Dr. Vincent N. Parrillo, Professor of Sociology, William Paterson University

Click here to read Dr. Parrillo's speech.

At the end of the speeches, Michael Fowlin made a standup show about diversity and respecting differences.

Pictures from the event:


Dr. Levent Koc hands a gift to Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney

Dr. Levent Koc, CEO IDC

Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, Senate President

Rev. Jane Brady read a letter from the honorary IDC Pres Turkish scholar Fetullah Gulen

Rochelle Robinson Hendricks, Acting Commissioner, Dept. of Edu.

Dr, Vincent N. Parrillo, Professor of Sociology, William Paterson Univ.

Senior Political Correspondent from NJN Micheal Aron Mc'd for the night

Micheal Fowlin, Performer (comedian) for the night

Imran Baysal

Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, Robert A. Bianchi, Esq,Thomas A. Zelante Esq.