The 1619 Project: Community Conversations: FEAR
Be in community as we delve into the chapters of The 1619 Project to discuss what these key themes mean for us today!
Join us on Saturday, October 11 at 5:00PM Eastern for our fourth installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations.
There are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response, we have been active listeners and have provided support in various forms.
To help galvanize our voices, we've launched Community Conversations, a monthly gathering to discuss the impact of current events. Using The 1619 Project as our guide, we will focus on the themes of each chapter to deepen our understanding of what is happening and how we can better equip ourselves during this challenging time. Where possible, we will have subject matter experts to lead the discussions, but we will also rely on each other’s insights.
This month's focus is on the 4th chapter related to FEAR. We will begin with a poem read by Michelle Black Smith Tompkins, followed by a discussion led by Bridgeport Chief of Police, Roderick Porter. In covering the topic, Chief Porter will also discuss the Bridgeport Police Department’s response to fear, distrust, and disconnect between the police and the community, and how we can work together to improve residents' lives. Please review the chapter in preparation for the discussion.
We hope you will join us, be open-minded, and contribute your knowledge for the greater good of our communities.
Be in community as we delve into the chapters of The 1619 Project to discuss what these key themes mean for us today!
Join us on Saturday, October 11 at 5:00PM Eastern for our fourth installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations.
There are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response, we have been active listeners and have provided support in various forms.
To help galvanize our voices, we've launched Community Conversations, a monthly gathering to discuss the impact of current events. Using The 1619 Project as our guide, we will focus on the themes of each chapter to deepen our understanding of what is happening and how we can better equip ourselves during this challenging time. Where possible, we will have subject matter experts to lead the discussions, but we will also rely on each other’s insights.
This month's focus is on the 4th chapter related to FEAR. We will begin with a poem read by Michelle Black Smith Tompkins, followed by a discussion led by Bridgeport Chief of Police, Roderick Porter. In covering the topic, Chief Porter will also discuss the Bridgeport Police Department’s response to fear, distrust, and disconnect between the police and the community, and how we can work together to improve residents' lives. Please review the chapter in preparation for the discussion.
We hope you will join us, be open-minded, and contribute your knowledge for the greater good of our communities.