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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Is It and How Do We Do It? with Derek Keith

October 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

FREE

In many organizations, institutions and corporations across the country, the words diversity, equity and inclusion, often referred to as DEI, are being incorporated into mission statements, workplace trainings, and sometimes day-to-day practices. So, what is diversity, equity and inclusion? Are the terms interchangeable, or do they address different issues? Do the definitions change when going from the workplace to our homes? Let’s talk about what we mean by DEI and how we can begin to put words into practice.

This program is cohosted by the Friends of Florence Community Library. This  is an in-person event.

Derek Keith has spent the better part of his decade as a professional educator weaving diversity and social justice education into his every day curriculum and life. He started his career as an Activities Director in Southern California. It was here he was introduced to the California Conference for Equity and Justice and he found a passion for Social Justice education. He went on to develop a Social Justice literature course for a high school in the San Francisco area. In this position he worked with high school seniors to develop the ability to be critical thinkers who can make change. Currently, he works at ASU as a Coordinator for their Writing Centers and heads the departments Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. He has been a presenter at ASU’s Diversity and Inclusion 2021 conference.

Details

Date:
October 29, 2022
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Organizer

Friends of the Florence Community Library
Phone
520-868-8311
Email
emilyjeanwebster@icloud.com
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Venue

Florence Community Library
778 N. Main St.
Florence, AZ 85132 United States
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Phone
520-868-7040
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