Unlearning Racism
A Book Study Group
Meets @ 3:30PM every Thursday on Zoom
Note: No meeting Dec. 26th
Join us every week for "Unlearning Racism," a transformative program at Home of Truth dedicated to confronting and dismantling systemic racial and societal prejudices. Through thoughtful discussions and reflections, we explore impactful works by diverse authors that shed light on the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of racism.
Together, we strive to deepen our understanding and commitment to creating a more just and equitable world. Whether you're beginning your journey or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book club offers a supportive space for growth and learning.
We meet for an hour and a half every Thursday ~ Everyone is welcome.
Current Book
“The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”
by Nikole Hannah-Jones
The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning 1619 Project issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This book substantially expands on that work, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself.
This book speaks directly to our current moment, contextualizing the systems of race and caste within which we operate today. It reveals long-glossed-over truths around our nation’s founding and construction—and the way that the legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation, but continues to shape contemporary American life.