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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit

  • Machinists Hall or via Zoom 2000 Walker Street Des Moines, IA, 50317 United States (map)

All participants should register at https://forms.gle/fwrqzaikyyeB9YtHA

Request for the Zoom link is in the registration for,

Here is the schedule for the day:

12:00 - Opening – “What Is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?” – DeMarcus Carter, IDP DEI Chair

12:15 - Keynote Speaker(s)   

12:45- Constituency Caucuses Panel 1 – RRS Stewart, IDP DEI Vice-Chair (moderator)
   Arab-American Caucus, Armed Forces/Veterans Caucus, Asian/Pacific Islander Caucus, Black Caucus, Climate / Environment Caucus, College and Young Democrats of Iowa, Disability Caucus, Labor Caucus 

1:15 - Break/Networking 

1:30 - Constituency Caucuses Panel 2 – Elizabeth Holtrop, IDP DEI Secretary (moderator)
    Latinx Caucus, Native American Caucus, Progressive Caucus, Rural Caucus, Senior/Retiree Caucus, Stonewall Caucus, Women's Caucus 

2:00 - Breakout Sessions by Congressional District 

2:30 - Policy Discussion Breakout Groups – Youth, LGBTQ+, Community, and Race 

3:30 - Policy Proposal Presentations 

4:00 - Wrap - Up / Last Thoughts, then People can network for bit if they want before they go home.

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Later Event: October 22
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