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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Resources to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion in your League. 

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Black History Month Resources

Resources for Leagues to uplift and share during Black History Month.

Guidance /
Understanding LWVUS' Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Policy

The 2020-22 DEI Committee, which was comprised of national board members as well as state and local leaders, prepared this memorandum to share guidance more broadly on some of the most common questions and requests for help that committee members received regarding the DEI Policy. 

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LWV Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Upcoming Webinars

Dates and registration information for upcoming webinars are available on this page.

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September 2021 DEI Webinar

Revisiting Being Inclusive In Our Understanding of Holidays and Our Calendars
September 23, 2021

This webinar revisited the October 2020 webinar and examined holidays through a DEI lens and discussed how individuals and Leagues can be more inclusive in how we discuss and display holiday imagery and how we calendar meetings and events. 

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Talking Points: Culturally Inclusive History Curriculum

Guidance and talking points to help Leagues navigate discussions and advocacy relating to history education in their communities.

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August 2021 DEI Webinar

Intersectionality
August 26, 2021

This webinar explored what intersectionality is, how it presents itself in our lives, and where it may present itself in our League work.

 

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DEI Success Stories: LWV of Tennessee

LWV of Tennessee created a 21-Day Racial and Social Justice Challenge to help participants understand more about diversity, equity, and inclusion and deal with race, power, privilege, and leadership.

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DEI Success Story: LWV of Amarillo (TX)

The LWV of Amarillo (TX) has been working on a webinar to Leagues called The Welcoming League: Community Outreach That Advances Diversity and Inclusion. This interactive presentation focuses on both promoting education around diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community and advocating for community-driven events that promote conversations with diverse groups. 

 

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Racial Justice Resolution

This resolution was passed by the delegates of the 2020 LWVUS National Convention.

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DEI Success Story: LWV of Greencastle (IN)

The LWV of Greencastle (IN) has been working on anti-racism ally programs that focus on raising awareness around white privilege, fostering conversations with diverse groups, and educating and inspiring members to become better allies.  

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June 2021 DEI Webinar

DEI Lens and Governance
June 17, 2021

The LWV Governance Committee led a presentation and discussion on the DEI policy and League work through a DEI lens.

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DEI Success Stories: Land Acknowledgements

LWVUS has included land acknowledgements in its most recent national Council and Convention events and encourages Leagues to do the same as all of us are on Native land. We spoke to two Leagues, LWV of Lansing Area (MI) and LWV of Seattle-King County (WA) about how they are honoring our Native lands by opening events and gatherings with the acknowledgement of the traditional inhabitants.

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