As your club discusses matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it’s important to keep in mind that your club is made up of individuals with unique social identities.  Understanding these social identities helps us recognize what shapes our perspectives.  We all come from different places, have had different experiences, are positioned differently in society, and have various identities.  We were born with or into some of these identities, and some are ascribed to us by others.  Our identities can be visible or invisible, can be associated with a majority status or a marginalized status, and can be ones that we embrace or have difficulties with.  These identities make us unique in our experiences and influence our beliefs and how we see the world. 

October and November 2024:  Opportunities to Connect With in Your Community 

Equality is the idea of treating everyone the same, regardless of their needs or

differences. Equity is the idea of providing people with the resources they

need to be successful, recognizing that people start from different places and

have different circumstances. Equity can involve treating people differently to

achieve equal outcomes.

DEI Focus: Meeting Spaces

- Are members assigned to welcome new members?

-Are your meeting places accessible?

-Are members seated where they see clearly and if needed, provided with

programs/handouts with larger fonts?

-Are you using microphones in large meeting spaces?

Help us share your successes with our members. Email Elena at

elena@operationuniteny,org

Calendar of upcoming DEI Events