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Book Circle Series: Exploring Equity, Inclusivity & Social Justice


Join us for three weekly gatherings, as we explore “So You Want to Talk About Race,” as part of our BOOK CIRCLE SERIES: Exploring Equity, Inclusivity & Social Justice.

The intention of this series is to unearth the systems of oppression we’ve been rooted in, open our eyes to unconscious bias, shed that which does not serve us, and grow more completely, together. Join us and explore contemporary and pioneering readings on issues of social justice as we dig deeper, chapter by chapter and issue by issue - together - in the company of those who are engaged, accountable and also willing to have hard conversations that can awaken us, build trust and create positive change within the community and ourselves.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. This is a space for white affinity group to gather, unlearn and relearn.

  2. This is a safe and brave place for us to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, white supremacy, gender, inclusion & intersectionality.

  3. All levels welcome as it is the shared lived experiences and conversations that help as all grow.


BOOK: So You Want to Talk About Race by Iljeoma Oluo
In So You Want to Talk About Race, editor-at-large of The Establishment Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions listeners don't dare ask and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans.

Oluo is an exceptional writer with a rare ability to be straightforward, funny, and effective in her coverage of sensitive, hyper-charged issues in America. Her messages are passionate but finely tuned and crystallize ideas that would otherwise be vague by empowering them with aha-moment clarity. Her writing brings to mind voices like Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxane Gay, Jessica Valenti in Full Frontal Feminism, and a young Gloria Naylor, particularly in Naylor's seminal essay "The Meaning of a Word". A Harper's Bazaar pick of One of 10 Books to Read in 2018.

SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, Jan 25, Feb 1 & 8, 7-8:30pm EST

INVESTMENT
Donation Based (all proceeds are donated to the Non-Profit Yoga4Change, to continue to support the free and accessible offerings)

VIRTUAL: Doing the Work - Together with Haley

Book Circle Series: So you want to talk about race by Iljeoma Oluo


Week 1: Tuesday January 25, 7-8:30pm

Introduction : so you want to talk about race

Chapter 1: Is it really about race?

Chapter 2: What is racism?

Chapter 3: What if I talk about race wrong?

Chapter 4: Why am I always being told to "check my privilege"?

Chapter 5: What is intersectionality and why do I need it?

 Week 2: Tuesday February 1, 7-8:30pm

Chapter 6: Is police brutality really about race?

Chapter 7: How can I talk about affirmative action?

Chapter 8: What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

Chapter 9: Why can't I say the "N" word?

Chapter 10: What is cultural appropriation?

Chapter 11: Why can't I touch your hair?

Week 3: Tuesday February 8th, 7-8:30pm

Chapter 12: What are microaggressions?

Chapter 13: Why are our students so angry?

Chapter 14: What is the model minority myth?

Chapter 15: But what if I hate Al Sharpton?

Chapter 16: I just got called racist, what do I do now?

Chapter 17: Talking is great, but what else can I do?

Earlier Event: January 22
Yoga & Pain Care
Later Event: January 29
Sound Bath Saturday