One Planet United will observe national Flag Day with an event in Coral Springs that will discuss the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the qualities that make the United States the country that it is.

What makes America, America is part of the organization’s “dialogue in diversity” series. Speakers at the event are expected to talk about how important it is to respect the rights, individuals and minorities.

Frank Shooster, civil rights lawyer and business executive, is looking forward to what he hopes is a lively interaction between the speakers and the audience. “Diversity is one of our great strengths,” said Shooster, who is also executive director for Global Impact Volunteer Expeditions (GIVE), an organization dedicated to helping children living in poverty.

“America is the ultimate melting pot; this is a nation where ethnicity and heritage don’t matter. It is significant that the meeting is to be held in Broward [since] there are more minorities in the county than there is a majority,” Shooster said.

Everyone benefits from diversity, said Laura Finley, of the Center for Living and Teaching Peace. “When we are with people who are different from us, we tend to learn from them. It is great to live in a diverse community. Among the things we will talk at the meeting is how we can balance our personal freedom with the collective good of society,” Finley said.

The dialogue in diversity series has been going on for three years now, said Piero Falci, One Planet United program director. “We discuss various topics that are important to everyone. People like the fact that there is an opportunity to listen to issues that are important for the community.”

The event will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. June 14 at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive in Coral Springs. Admission is free. Visit www.opunited.org or e-mail piero@opunited.org.