Jan-Mar 2024: Anti-Racist Book Club
“I found it so helpful to have Erin and Emerald facilitate our learning experience —they ensured we had a playful yet safe place to tackle difficult and painful truths. ”
"Everything worthwhile is done with other people."- Mariame Kaba, Organizer & Prison Abolitionist
We use imagination to explore possible futures and to examine ourselves in a new light. Participants will explore themes of humanity, marginality, and evolution using the lens of science fiction with an eye towards applying these learnings to real life.
I host this book study alongside Emerald Anderson-Ford of Communities Reaching for Equity and Diversity (CRED).
What book will we be reading?
We will be reading On the Origin of Species and Other Stories by Bo-Young Kim.
Make sure to borrow the book from your local library or purchase a copy.
We love to support Bookshop.org because the company supports small, independent bookstores and is a certified B Corp (the highest rating possible for companies when it comes to sustainability and social responsibility). You can use this link to purchase.
Who the Book Club is for:
This experience is open to all who want to join, wherever you are on your journey. This book club is for you if you are interested in accountability as you exercise day to day practices of DEIJA skills.
When will the Book Club meet:
Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm EST
May 14, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 11, 2024
June 25, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of joining this book club?
The sessions will be guided by Erin and Emerald, both experienced and masterful facilitators
You will deepen your understanding of DEIJA principles
You will have the opportunity to learn and practice in community with others
How much does the book club cost?
$100 per person (though please reach out if cost is an issue)
How is the book club structured?
There will be 4, 90 minute sessions hosted via Zoom
We will be hosting the book club on Mighty Networks. This platform allows participants to access materials and communicate asynchronously. Participants will also have access to our larger Mighty Networks community after completing the program (stay tuned for more info about the community we are building!).
When will the book club be offered next?
We anticipate offering the book club quarterly with the next experience kicking off in the late spring.
Are there other learning opportunities that you offer?
Yes, Emerald and I will be rolling out a few more learning opportunities for 2024 including a workshop series and a deeper dive into JEDIA principles for organizations. We also currently have a community of practice offering available. If you’d like to get alerts on when we launch those opportunities, please sign up for my newsletter and select the “Radical Leaders” option.
Ready to jump in?
Feel free to reach out and start the conversation.