DEI Committee Update April 2026

Terri Gulyas, Chair

As we continue to learn together and engage across differences, it feels especially important to stay informed and connected in today’s political climate. With a rise in legislation impacting transgender individuals, these issues are not abstract—they directly affect our communities. I’m always looking for books that both inform and invite reflection, and the two below offer very different entry points while sparking meaningful conversation about identity, lived experience, and the policies that shape our lives.

BOOK REVIEWS FOR COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Title: Nobody Needs to Know

Author: Pidgeon Pagonis

This memoir is eye-opening and deeply moving. Pidgeon Pagonis shares the experience of growing up intersex within a medical system shaped by secrecy—raising important questions about autonomy, identity, and trust. The honesty here is striking. Pagonis brings readers into experiences that are rarely discussed, showing both the harm caused and the strength that emerges through self-understanding and advocacy.

Why It Matters

This book expands the conversation by bringing forward voices we don’t hear often enough. It’s especially valuable for discussions about ethics, inclusion, and listening to lived experience.

Discussion Questions

1. What role did secrecy play in shaping the author’s experiences?

2. How does this memoir challenge assumptions about gender?

3. What ethical questions does it raise about medical decision-making?

4. How can storytelling influence change?

Title: Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

Author: Sarah McBride

This memoir is both personal and hopeful. Sarah McBride shares her journey as a transgender woman alongside her work in public service, offering an accessible and engaging perspective. The strength of this book is its balance. McBride connects her personal story with broader policy work, reminding us that public issues are deeply personal.

Why It Matters

This is an excellent choice for group discussion. It builds understanding while encouraging reflection and engagement.

Discussion Questions

1. How does McBride connect personal experience with public policy?

2. What role does hope play in the story?

3. How do individual stories shape broader change?

4. What actions can readers take in their own communities?

If you are interested in knowing more about our League DEI committee, which is very new and just getting established, please contact me. I’d love to have a conversation with you: tsgulyas@gmail.com or 920-595-1105.