DEI - League of Women Voters of Southern Arizona

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee leads the League of Women Voters of Southern Arizona (LWVSAZ) in its ongoing efforts to understand, include, and effectively partner diverse communities in our area.

All members of LWVSAZ 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.

Committee Focus
Committee Opportunities
DEI Book Club

View video on Building Success in DEI - DEI Seminar May 17, 2024
2026.01.17 National Day of Racial Healing (NDRH)

COMMITTEE FOCUS

Learn about perspectives and issues faced by diverse communities in our area, and how LWV resources may be used to support them
Learn about issues related to systemic, societal bias
Explore and become aware of one’s personal implicit bias, interpersonal challenges and how to become respectful 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 with people from diverse cultures

COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES

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 to foster opportunities for LWVSAZ to support our communities's concerns
Facilitate relationships with any organization or individual in a position to help solve issues
Engage DEI committee members, community members, government representatives, and experts to collaborate on issues facing diverse populations

For more information, contact us at league@lwvsaz.orgor 520-327-7652.

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

DEI BOOK CLUB

All League members are invited to participate. The Group meets via Zoom the first Thursday of every other month, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check the calendar for the zoom link.

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 for 2027:
TBA

Book selections from 2026:
May 1, 2026 'How To Hide An Empire' by Daniel Imnerwahr.
June 4, 2026 'The Warmth of other Suns' by Isabelle Wilkerson
August 6, 2026 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza' by Peter Beinart
October 1, 2026 'Everyone Who is Gone is Here' by Jonathan Blitzer
December 3, 2026 'Black Box' by Henry Louis Gates