VRA Conference Minneapolis 2024

Presented by the Equitable Action Committee

Many states have passed legislation in the last few years that prevent funds being spent on DEI-focused work. Many GLAMR spaces receive public funding and, as such, are unable to move forward with work that is classified as falling under the DEI umbrella. This panel session seeks to explore the ways that DEI-focused work in GLAMR spaces has been impacted by such legislation. How do we move forward when DEI becomes a divisive term? How can we continue to support our VRA colleagues, as well as our patrons? What responsibility does VRA have to its members--how can we engage with these issues moving forward and codify DEI in our organization’s work?