Accepting the Tempe Public Library's Pride award were Dr. Velicia McMillan Humes, the city's chief diversity officer, left, Jessica Jupitus of the Tempe Public Library and Eileen May, manager of the Tempe Center for the Arts.
(City of Tempe)
The Tempe Public Library has won the Phoenix Pride Community Spirit Ally Award.
The award was for the library's work “to be inclusive of all members of the community and encourage a sense of belonging for everyone,” according to a release.
Among its achievements was a connection with Brick Road Coffee to co-host a new LGBTQ+ book club, Friends of Dorothy.
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Tempe library wins Phoenix Pride award
(City of Tempe)
Accepting the Tempe Public Library's Pride award were Dr. Velicia McMillan Humes, the city's chief diversity officer, left, Jessica Jupitus of the Tempe Public Library and Eileen May, manager of the Tempe Center for the Arts.
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The Tempe Public Library has won the Phoenix Pride Community Spirit Ally Award.
The award was for the library's work “to be inclusive of all members of the community and encourage a sense of belonging for everyone,” according to a release.
Among its achievements was a connection with Brick Road Coffee to co-host a new LGBTQ+ book club, Friends of Dorothy.
The library also partnered with Equality AZ to provide space for its programming in the library, including Civic Advocacy Jam and Ask Smart People Smart Questions.
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