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Blog PostA presentation to the League of Women Voters Board of Directors by
Hannah E. Parker, LWVSC Director, DEI
Sept. 11, 2021
Our shared vision:
As League members, we imagine a League that:
- Embraces and embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion as inextricable from the mission to empower voters and defend democracy
- Engages in purposeful action to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond words
- Commits at the individual and collective level to being more self-aware and understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences
- Is known for being relevant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive—inside and out
DEI is at the heart of every League of Women Voters program:
- VOTE411- prioritizing investment in bilingual content across the site, made possible by professional translation, deep-rooted partnership (NALEO), and skilled staff and volunteers
- Voter Mobilization– prioritizing and paying for outreach to populations most likely left out of the process, even they're not a priority for political parties or candidates
- Redistricting - keeping impacted communities at the center of our efforts, even if it puts us at odds with political leaders or parties
- Voter Protection — centering impacted communities in every litigation and advocacy choice. For example, the League of Women Voters has been a leader in centering rights restoration for returning citizens in the push to pass the For The People Act
Suggested DEI books, articles, and videos:
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It’s Time To Rethink The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Forbes, 2021)
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15 Facts About National Hispanic Heritage Month You Should Know In 2021 (Women's Health, 2021)
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Coded Bias (Documentary, 2020)
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26 Mini-Films for Exploring Race, Bias and Identity With Students (NY Times, 2017)
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Human Rights Day (United Nations, 2021)
- Universal Human Rights Day (December 10th )
Opportunities for personal reflection:
What DEI accomplishments and best practices have you implemented or observed in the past year?
What DEI gaps and areas of opportunity do you currently have within your area of League responsibility?
Let's get started! View these short videos. You'll want to see them all.
League to which this content belongs:
South Carolina
