Book Discussion of "The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee
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About this event
Reading for Understanding
Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation
As a learning organization, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation seeks to provide opportunities to promote understanding and empathy. Book discussions provide participants with a shared experience and an opportunity to engage with others.
The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion.
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
Please purchase and read/listen to "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time.
"One of today's most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone--not just for people of color. "
Source: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780525509561
Please purchase and read/listen to "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time.
What should a participant expect?
Participants should expect an email with a read-ahead presentation and meeting credentials the Monday preceding the event. All book discussions are two hours and use Zoom breakout rooms to create small discussion groups. We start together as a large group (7-7:10pm), briefly return to a large group at the half-way point (7:50-8pm) and conclude as a large group (8:40-9pm). Virtual doors open at 6:45pm, unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern Standard Time.
Support black-owned or independent bookstores.
Many black-owned and independent bookstores now offer shipping. Find a store in your area and shop in-person or online.
Participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series.
About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation
The Dock C. Bracy Center is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter.
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Organizer Dock C. Bracy Center Inc.
Organizer of Book Discussion of "The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee
The Dock C. Bracy Center is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. https://www.dcbcenter.org
