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Date: 2/8/2026
Subject: DEI Dispatch - Februray 8, 2026
From: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee



DEI 2024-2025
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Dispatch
  
February 8, 2026

If you have announcements to pass onto the DEI Committee, please email it to dei@lwvtucson.com. The next issue of the DEI Dispatch will be March 8, 2026.
 
LWVGT DEI Policy - adopted November 11, 2021
 

League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT) is fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. LWVGT aims to build a participant base that is representative of all dimensions that make each individual unique. Our aim is to be inclusive, affirming, and welcoming of all identities. We intend to ensure that each individual has access to the same opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop within the organization. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization's current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy. 

 


DEI 26
DEI Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
6 PM
 
 
  

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83848707366

 

Welcome to new and returning members of the Committee.  

 

DEI Meeting Opening Guidelines for Decorum: Welcome to a gathering of League members who are pursuing the League’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in principle and practice.  Our process for respectful discussion is by asking questions and actively listening with kindness, sensitivity, and openness.  We acknowledge that we are each learning and searching.

 

Announcements and Updates  (15 minutes)

  • DEI Outreach – Pat 
  • DEI Book Discussions – Kathy Aros 
  • DEI Tours – Pam Burris 
  • National Day of Racial Healing – Victor Bowleg 


Five Minute Connection – (5 minutes) Sue and Murray DeArmond, co-chairs of the League’s 2026 Ready Set Vote campaign (better known as GOTV) will talk about Ready Set Vote and their plans for 2026.

Bothwells

Speaker Murryelle and Frank Bothwell will speak about their experience in Ghana.


Announcements:   


Community Panel Discussion to Honor Lorraine Lee

Advancing Environmental Justice & Community Well-being: Intersectional Solidarities in Tucson

Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00-7:00pm

Lotus Lounge Student Space, Room 409A, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 [map]

 
Spaces for Solidarity is a new community-building program that begins with a special conversation honoring Lorraine Lee. As many of you heard at the UCAB 30th anniversary event, Lorraine was a beloved leader in the story of water justice in the Southside, and beyond. The program invites all students and community members to learn about and honor the legacy of Lorraine Lee, an environmentalist, activist, and community champion venerated by multiple Tucson communities.
 

Tucson Black Film Festival 

Saturday, February 21, 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm

The Dunbar Pavillion at 325 West 2ndStreet.  

First show at 11:20 will be Southside with You, lunch break then at 1:45pm The Inevitable Defeat of Mr. and Pete. Just in time for Black History month.  A look at success and survivals.  Door prizes, discussions, guest speakers, and free popcorn!  

 
Lorraine Lee Hidden Canyon Trail Commemoration Hike

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00am - Noon

Lorraine Lee Hidden Canyon Trailhead, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

 
Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Check out website for information about Book Club, Pickleball Tournament, Movie at the Loft and the Peace Fair and Music Festival.
 
Living2Portraits 

February 10 (6pm)

Painterpretations (a Social Cultural Art Class) - “Creation Stories” In partnership with the Drawing Studio            

on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84782855728

 

February 13 (5pm-7pm  - We Are the Art”: Dandyism in America and the African Diaspora.”

Dunbar Pavilion 325 W.  2nd Street, Tucson, Arizona 85705


Next DEI Meeting – Our next meeting will be March 11, 2026.  


DEI opportunitiespast and future – Members are encouraged to share DEI opportunities, especially future ones, by sending the information to dei@lwvtucson.com.  It can be shared with the committee via the DEI Dispatch.       

              


DEI  Meeting Notes
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  

DEI Book Discussion Group

Thursday, April 2
4 PM
 
How to Hide an Empire
by Daniel Immerwahr


J Crist
Janice Crist was the recipient of an award from The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at their 2026 Mujer...Ayer, Hoy, y Manana (Women...Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow) celebration on January 31.  Janice was honored for her advocacy, leadership, and volunteerism in the Latine community.  Congratulations, Janice, and thank you for all the work you do!  

LULAC 2026.02.05

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
DEI opportunities, past and future – Members are encouraged to share DEI opportunities, especially future ones, by sending the information to dei@lwvtucson.com.  It can be shared with the committee via the DEI Dispatch.  

NAACP 2026.02.15

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