Define relationship of badges to diversity/equity/inclusion (README file)
The IEEE overall, and IEEE SA OPEN in particular, expresses a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The template for groups' About projects suggests including a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement in the README file. The Community Badging group has a unique and valuable role to play in diversity.
This issue recommends placing a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the group's README file. The statement could point out that badges can recognize role diversity, which is a component toward increasing recognition for people of many races, genders, and abilities. The statement could express the group's commitment to recognizing role diversity.