Editor’s note: The following information was provided by The League of Women Voters-Whitewater.

League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area Invites All to Conversation on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites its members and the public to participate in its newly formed book club. To 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.

The inaugural book will be “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson. In “Caste” Wilkerson “examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.” The book will be discussed via Zoom over two meetings, Thursday, March 10, and Thursday, March 31 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. The League has made special arrangements with the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library for those who need to reserve a copy of the book.

Books will be available to check out beginning February 17. Contact Deb Gamble at shebagam@gmail.com or (262) 458-0077 with questions, to reserve a book, or to sign up for the Zoom meetings. Remember, you do not need to be a member of the League (or a woman!) to join the book discussions. We look forward to beginning this new adventure with you!

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 our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!