City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail employs the platform of the arts to bring together people of diverse backgrounds to share a cultural experience, through relevant and thought-provoking exhibits and programs, that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; this includes content, process, decision making and representation. This is evident in the CL exhibit and program archives.

It is our belief that actions speak louder than words, therefore, CL was not quick to write a DEI statement, to avoid a potential for tokenism. CL took time to listen and process events, facts and attitudes. The learning and refining of practices will be on-going, but the attitude of respect and coexistence will not change. In January 2021 we witnessed how words matter and affect actions. It is the culture of City Lights & Company to welcome all to the table regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or background, to produce programs and determine content and decsion-making. CL is committed to supporting and presenting the spectrum of artistic expression of Greater Bridgeport, the region and beyond. Programs are free and open to the public.