Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative

DEI COMMITTEE AND MISSION STATEMENT

Bexar County Women’s Bar believes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our community, and inextricably linked with improving the status of women in the legal profession. We are a stronger, more effective organization when we welcome and learn from diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (“DEI”) is committed to promoting these values and opportunities throughout Bexar County Women’s Bar.

This Committee will (i) identify opportunities for organizational improvement, (ii) develop educational programs, (iii) promote accountability based on our core values, and (iv) support our organization and its existing processes to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in BCWB and our community.

DEI Focus Areas

Membership

Engage in a concerted effort to recruit membership from traditionally under-represented groups.

Leadership Development

Adopt policies and practices that include members who have historically been absent from the leadership of the organization.

Learning Opportunities

Develop and host meaningful, and practical programming on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BOOKS + BELONGING BOOK CLUB

Join BCWB for our next Books + Belonging Book Club. Each book chosen focuses on and unique perspective of our DEI initiative and fosters stimulating discussion and learning of diverse experiences.

“A Woman is No Man” by Etaf Rum
Book Discussion:
August 18, 2022

“Such A Fun Age” by Kiley Reid
Book Discussion:
September 27, 2023

“True Biz” by Sara Nović
Book Discussion:
2024 Annual Retreat

“Jonny Appleseed” by Joshua Whitehead
Book Discussion:
July 25, 2024

“The Other Black Girl”
by Zakiya Dalia Harris
Book Discussion: June 30, 2022

“Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
Book Discussion:
2023 Annual Retreat

“We Are Not Like Them”
by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza
Book Discussion: 2022 Annual Retreat

“The Husbands”
by Chandler Baker
Book Discussion: December 1, 2022

“This is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankel
Book Discussion:
December 6, 2023

“The Verifiers” by Jane Pek
Book Discussion:
September 26, 2024

“Honey Girl” by Morgan Rogers
Book Discussion:
March 2023

“Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams
Book Discussion:
February 2024

“She’s Not There” by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Book Discussion:
November 14, 2024