Feminist Book Club for Moms - Talking about Race
Event Information
Description
Feminist Book Club for Moms: No Reading Required!
A Book Club for mom's who don't have time to read!
Moms, femme-identified and trans* parents, join us to learn about and discuss the book of the month. Each month we gather to learn about the key content of the book of the month then discuss with other moms. We do this to discuss relevant parenting topics while building friendships. We also believe that thinking about often-difficult parenting topics together can help us be more relaxed and in-charge when leading our families.
The format: Each meeting is generally 5-12 moms, ranging from people who attend regularly, to first-timers and in between. In the beginning of the morning is time to chat, grab a snack and settle any children. Then we are facilitated through welcomes and introductions. The book is then summarized, usually with accompanying notes. The group members have time to share insights, questions and personal stories through structured and informal discussion. (To clarify: No reading required. You are welcome to read but do not need to. Book also available on audible.com)
This book group distinguishes gender to run counter to sexist norms that often leave men and male-identified people visibly in-charge of family dynamics. When femme people gather to share ideas and discuss relevant issues, often that added support can contribute to righting this injustice in families. We want all families members to be respected and empowered.
April Topic - Talking about Race
Book: So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Book club date: Sunday April 22, 10am - 12:30pm
This will be a mixed-race group discussion with opportunities for split race caucuses.
Babysitting Available: Your children are welcome. High-quality, fun and loving babysitters are available in the cozy space below our meeting room. We need advance notice if you plan to use babysitting so we can factor in numbers. Please email info@familycollective.org.
For more information, see familycollective.org. With any questions, email info@familycollective.org
Organizer New Women Space
Organizer of Feminist Book Club for Moms - Talking about Race
New Women Space is a 2,100 sq. ft. mixed-used space made for in-person gatherings. Opened in September of 2016, the space's mission is to create positive and lasting impact in our communities through curated programming and an open invitation for women, femme, queer, trans and gender nonconforming individuals of all experiences to start their own conversations and introduce new narratives to their community.
