Fr. Mitch’s message in the May 30 newsletter mentions that “we … had a lively and productive discussion after church two weeks ago about the book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.”
He included the following account from Vickie Ancona, “Let there be Lit” member:
…The consensus is that we would like to continue the discussion at a time in the future. (So, if you were not able to come to the meeting or if you haven’t read the book and would like to, we will be meeting again).
A few items from the discussion:
I mentioned that a woman I met in another discussion group leads a book group discussing books with topics similar to this one. I have her email if you are interested in joining the group. Here are the books they have read so far:
- Homegoing (I loved this book!)
- Hood Feminism
- How to Make a Slave
Nancy D. mentioned a presentation on the history of slavery in Rhode Island at the Newport Art Museum by Keith Stokes. She is working on getting a link to the full presentation, but here is a TED talk on the subject.
Thank you, especially to those who came to the discussion. It was GREAT!!
Fr. Mitch extends his thanks to Vickie as our study convener, and to all the participants from both the Lit group and the “anti Racism group” at Trinity. Both groups plan to meet throughout the summer months as people are able.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved with antiracist education and action at Trinity!
