DEI - League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee leads the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT) in its ongoing efforts to understand, include, and effectively serve diverse communities in our area.

All members of LWVGT are welcome to participate in DEI at any level of involvement. The DEI Committee meets remotely via ZOOM on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

The focus of the DEI committee is to:

Learn about perspectives and issues faced by underserved communities in our area, and how LWV resources may be used to address them
Learn about issues related to systemic, societal bias
Explore and become aware of one’s personal implicit bias, and how to become more comfortable and mindful when working with people of other cultures and perspectives
Educate League members about local issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Effectively generate and respond to opportunities to engage, attract and serve people from diverse cultures

View video on Building Success in DEI DEI Seminar 5-17-2024

Members of the DEI Committee have opportunities to:

Learn by reading, observing, listening and discussing at DEI committee meetings, and by attending meetings of community groups, educational programs, and community activities
Share experiences and information learned with the DEI Committee, including opportunities for LWVGT to participate in the community
Facilitate relationships with any organization or individual in a position to help solve issues
Work with DEI committee members, community members, government representatives, and experts to assist with issues facing diverse populations
Become an advocate for an underrepresented community

For more information, contact us at dei@lwvtucson.com or 520-327-7652.

Members may view DEI Committee agendas, meeting notes, and resources in the DEI section of the Document Library.

DEI Book Discussion Group

All League members are invited to participate. The Group meets via Zoom the first Thursday of every other month, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Please bring the following: 1-2 quotes from the book that are meaningful to you; some new information or insight that you learned; and any questions you may have about the book or topic.

Upcoming meetings and book selections:

February 6, 2025 - The Message by Ta Nehisi Coates
April 3, 2025 - Stonewall: The Definitive Story of the LGBTQ Rights Uprising that Changed America by Martin Duberman
June 5, 2025 - Facing the Mountain: An Inspiring Story of Japanese American Patriots in World War II by Daniel James Brown