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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 

See video on Building Success in DEI below:

DEI Seminar 5-17-2024

NAACP Luncheon Oct 2022

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: 

  • October 3, 2024 - For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide by Shange Ntozake

  • December 5, 2024 - The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

  • February 6, 2025 - TBD     

  • April 3, 2025 - TBD  

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The National Day of Racial Healing takes place annually on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The observance grows every year as people across the country work to create connections and share a sense of belonging. 


The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and the YWCA of Southern Arizona are again partnering on an event to celebrate NDRH. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The NDRH planning committee met on June 2 to discuss the event and volunteers are needed for all event activities including Educational Panel Discussion ~ Cultural Performances ~ Essay Contest ~ Food and Hospitality and Youth Activities. Volunteers are also needed to help with FundRaising and Publicity.

Check the calendar for the schedule of monthly meetings.

If you missed the event last year, you can view YouTube recordings by clicking on the buttons below:

NDRH 2024 part 1
NDRH 2024 part 2

If you have questions, please email dei@lwvtucson.com