Veteran REALTORS® JoAnne Poole and Frank Williams engaged in a frank discussion about discrimination they have experienced and shared their passion for positive change at an event organized by Heartland REALTOR® Organization and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on Feb. 8.

Poole, a National Association of REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award recipient, and Williams, a REALTOR® with 50 years of experience, were featured speakers during the first REALTOR® Reads Book Club in-person event, titled “Iconic Interviews.” The event was live-streamed for those who could not attend in person. The full video will be available soon on Illinois REALTORS® Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage.

The event was the first in a series of programs to come. Sign up for the REALTOR® Reads Book Club to receive notifications of future events, connect with REALTORS® across the state and read and discuss books that spark conversation about racism and diversity, equity and inclusion.

For book recommendations and other resources, visit the Illinois REALTORS® Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage.