The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area has announced that it will be holding a book club meeting focusing on diversity.
According to a recent press release, the public is invited to join in the club discussion which seeks to help participants become more informed advocates.
The club will explore the league’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy through meaningful discussions of current notable books dealing with public policy issues of interest to the league, according to the release.
The next book discussion will focus on a book titled: “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism,” by Robin DiAngelo. The discussion will be led by Dwight Watson. Copies of the book may be obtained through the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library by calling: 262-473-0530, or the Book Teller: 262-269-9109.
The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, May 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Included in the discussion will be pages ix to 98, which includes the forward through Chapter 6, the release noted.
For more information, contact Deb Gamble, by phone: 262-458-0077 or email: shebagam@gmail.com.
All members of the public are welcome.
About the league
According to the release, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit the league’s website: https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area.
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