Mindful Book Club: Self-Awareness
around Racial Injustice
If you have found yourself impacted by the calls for racial justice, there's a simple way to start. Many speakers on this topic are calling out for each of us (mainly white people) to educate ourselves.
There are many resources and one of the suggested lists is here.
While I could attempt to go through a list like this alone, I prefer to do it in community. I believe that we have the most opportunity to grow when we do things, especially hard things, together. And if you're like me, you're more likely to do something when you have asked yourself to show up on a regular basis.
I have created two events below to kick off this book club series.
To do this inner work, a safe space will be held to reflect, learn and grow.
In addition to reading & responding to a book, reflective tools of guided meditation & journaling will also be offered during our time together.
There is no fee, but donations will be accepted if you would like to contribute to a racial justice cause (which we will decide on together).
If you are interested but these times won't work for you, please reach out to me.
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Mindful Book Club: Self-Awareness
around Racial Injustice
WHY DO THIS BOOK CLUB? OR
IF I'M A GOOD PERSON, WHY WOULD I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT RACE?
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Our next book (starts TH, 9/17 or Sunday, 9/20)
"Caste: The Origins of our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson
Purchase Book on AUDIBLE here:
Isabel Wilkerson
?? Why Join the Book Club ??
How certain are you that you understand race & its implications?
Do you feel you have a solid response to addressing racial differences?
Is "color-blindness" helpful or harmful?
How much do you assume that everyone's racial experience is similar to yours?
Is remaining "neutral" on issues of race possible as a just, fair person?
What happens when we don't talk about race?
If you have been feeling the need to increase your Racial Awareness IQ maybe you've found it a bit overwhelming to know where to start. Many speakers on this topic are calling out for each of us (mainly white people) to educate ourselves.
There are many resources and one of the suggested lists is here.
While I could attempt to go through a list like this alone, I prefer to do it in community. I believe that we have the most opportunity to grow when we do things, especially hard things, together. And if you're like me, you're more likely to do something when you have asked yourself to show up on a regular basis.
The focus will be on moving to a fuller understanding of this complicated issue.