Equality

As Governor, Virg will be committed to making Michigan a welcoming place for all. This is both a moral and an economic necessity. America is still a beacon of hope. As Michigan’s Governor, Virg will work day and night to ensure that our state produces the best and the brightest talent and that our quality of life becomes the envy of the nation.

Diversity

Virg believes that diversity and inclusion are pillars of democracy and that social welfare depends on mutual respect. Michigan is a multi-ethnic and multi-faith society — and we are better off as a result.

Virg's record of celebrating diversity is clear. When a group of white supremacists converged on Lansing in 2006, Virg quickly organized a counter-rally to celebrate diversity and inclusion. This celebration, known as Diversity Day in Lansing, has become an annual event where people from all walks of life and all backgrounds come together to learn about each other's rich heritage.

As Mayor of Lansing, Virg Bernero also hosts the annual Mayor's Ramadan Dinner. This event is an opportunity to bring together people from every faith to share a meal, to celebrate interfaith cooperation, to learn about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and to raise money for the Great Lansing Food Bank and the Mid-Michigan Food Bank.