The Reading for Change Book Discussion Gro up will explore Race and Ethnicity Equity and Inclusion (REEI). Through gr oup discussion\, we will expand our knowledge of systemic racism and inter sectional social justice issues\, examining how we uphold these systems of inequality\, and identify steps we can take to combat inequalities. We ho pe to provide an inclusive space to explore meaningful change. This group will spend two or three months discussing one title so that we have time t o unpack the topics in the book and look for ways we can impact change in the community. This book group will meet the last Wednesday of the month a t 1:00. No registration necessary.
\nIn July we will be talking abou t Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid.
\nAlix Chamberlain is \ ;a \;woman who gets what she wants and has made \;a \;living\, with her confidence-driven brand\, showing other women how to do the same . So she is shocked when her babysitter\, Emira Tucker\, is confronted whi le watching the Chamberlains' toddler one night\, walking the aisles of th eir local high-end supermarket. The store's security guard\, seeing \; a \;young black woman out late with \;a \;white child\, accuse s Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. \;A \;small crowd gather s\, \;a \;bystander films everything\, and Emira is furious and hu miliated. Alix resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless \, broke\, and wary of Alix's desire to help. At twenty-five\, she is abou t to lose her health insurance and has no idea what to do with her life. W hen the video of Emira unearths someone from Alix's past\, both women find themselves on \;a \;crash course that will upend everything they think they know about themselves\, and each other.
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