DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION POLICY
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy LWV 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.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socio-economic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.
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.
LWVTC Board Approved 8/28/24
Land Acknowledgement
Today, we acknowledge the original stewards of the land we call Thurston County: the Nisqually, the Chehalis, and the Squaxin Island people who thrived here for thousands of years. We also confront the truth that their land was unjustly taken, causing generations of trauma to its people.
Acknowledgement is just the beginning. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves on the history of these tribal nations, on our joint history, and on the role they continue to play in the Thurston County community. We must create authentic connections with our neighbors, amplify their voices, recognize the unique concerns they face, and support their continued call for justice.
DEI & JUSTICE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Join us:
Thursday, October 9th
6:30 - 8:00 pm on Zoom
Strategic Planning Conversations - Come to our next meeting to continue planning and shaping our DEI work in the League and outreach to the Thurston community.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84542210315?pwd=NY9eackzaOk2yfXJGRJKDGyIZ0Wbvo.1
Meeting ID: 845 4221 0315
Passcode: 988669
Help shape our future!
DEI & Justice Committee member activities over the past two years have included:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Racial Justice & Belonging: A Community Conversation with Local Leaders.What Jurisdictions Are Doing to Create a More Equitable Thurston County. Panelists presented diversity and equity plans and initiatives to create a more welcoming Thurston County. 2023 and 2024
- Walk with Erin Jones
- Attended “pop-up” Black History Museum sponsored by New Life Baptist Church
- Lunch with the League at ASHHO Cultural Community Center
- Co-sponsored panel discussion, “Committing to Equitable, Inclusive K-12 Schools”. Panelists represented Professional Educators Standards Board; WA State School Director’s Association; Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight & Accountability Committee and students.
- Co-sponsored 5/10/25 inaugural Thurston Forward: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit for Progress brought together 15 community partners and more than 100 participants from across Thurston County.
