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'Transformation: Are You Ready to Move the League Forward?'


Here's a Powerpoint presentation on the work the US League has done in the last few years on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.


The purpose of this presentation is:


• Provide a brief review of LWV DEI history

• Discuss the rationale and process for changing the policy.

• Share the updated DEI policy.

Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)

 

The League of Women Voters of Broward County is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Here is the official position of the US League, adopted Jan. 21, 2024:

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.


Task Force Charter Members:

Jocelyn Carter-Miller, Co-Chair | Susan Spragg, Co-Chair | Barb Gingrande | Ana Segura |Linda Thigpen

What this task force is working on

 


The DEI Task Force provides and sponsors educational events providing awareness, interaction and action on social justice issues.  It collaborates with other organizations and League committees, works to expand the League’s presence in minority and underrepresented communities for voter education and engagement, and seeks to increase membership diversity. 

League adopts DEI strategy


The League Board of Directors discussed efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at the Sept. 23 meeting of the board of directors. Here are notes of that discussion. 

 

The DEI Co-Chairs, Susan Spragg and Jocelyn Carter-Miller, led a discussion on the path forward for the DEI Task Force, advocacy and initiatives that may best serve LWVBC, its members and the Broward Community.

Read more about that discussion here.


Goals for the DEI Task Force

 

  • Develop a membership in LWVBC that reflects the diverse community we serve.  Engage and invite members of diverse communities – make them feel welcome, comfortable, advancing their issues.
  • Form a consortium with other community organizations and groups to educate, inform, register to vote and GOTV in communities and address relevant topics.
  • Apply DEI lens to all League materials, activities and outreach.  Have DEI volunteers support League committees and action groups in applying DEI lens.

 

 

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