Racism

[close] NY Times coverage of the podcast series also includes eight (8) reading suggestions. The podcasts series will frame the discussion of the book: “Mothers of Massive Resistance” by Elizabeth Gilllespie McRae. See the NY Times link to the podcast series and the books that framed Chana Joffe-Walt’s introduction to the podcast series. “White Kids”, MARGARET A. HAGERMAN “Despite the Best Intentions”, AMANDA E. LEWIS AND JOHN B. DIAMOND “Knocking at Our Own Door”, CLARENCE TAYLOR “The Lost Education of Horace Tate”, VANESSA SIDDLE WALKER “Ghosts in the Schoolyard”, EVE L. EWING “Mothers of Massive Resistance” ELIZABETH GILLESPIE MCRAE (Review) “Why Busing Failed”, MATTHEW F. DELMONT “Cutting School”, NOLIWE ROOKS Moderator: Traci Wilson-Kleekamp Backup Moderator: Peggy Placier

[close] For those asking “Why would they say that?” or “How can they think that?”, this is a group where these are not rhetorical questions. We really want to know - whatever your perspective. In this era of social media, I see less of a propensity for critical thinking and learning and more of a drive to shout and turn a deaf ear. We weather socio-economic, racial, religious, political, and other storms with routine frustration and too-often rigorous animosity and slanderous debate. 2020 appears to be one of these storms in our history and developing identity. In this group, we seek to understand. We listen. We think critically and question. Regardless of your position or thoughts on a particular issue, we can all discuss these things through an avenue of books.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] With the goal of developing a strong public health workforce, IPHA is launching a book club to connect public health practitioners and students across the state.