For our February book club meeting (2/11 @ 530pm), we will be reading this bestselling book detailing core issues with our criminal justice system.
Feel free to drop comments or questions you'd like to discuss below. See you there!
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More resources for Black History Month
Black History month resources [includes books, movies, and podcasts] https://www.instagram.com/p/CK22myeB7DK/?igshid=1v2wiuflzntv3
10 books written by BIPOC to read in 2021
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPbnMBFpOm/?igshid=17ozqq44upxga
Books about Black joy https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUnBAqFirC/?igshid=1mdk8l1f1upjp
400+ Black Owned Businesses to Support in and Around Denver
https://303magazine.com/2020/06/black-owned-businesses-denver/
Huge thanks to all who came and shared during our book club discussion. I enjoyed the thoughtful comments and participation. To be honest, I could've chatted with everyone for hours - it was amazing!
Feel free to continue to use this thread to connect more.
Here are the resources mentioned last night if you wanted to dive deeper.
Additional books to read: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson; Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (and check out his 23 minute Ted Talk "We need to talk about an injustice" https://youtu.be/c2tOp7OxyQ8)
Learn more about the Black Panther Party and their 10 point program
On Instagram, Rachel Cargle has a daily prompt in February to help us learn more about Black history (you can also search #discoveryourglory2021 for each prompt)
If you are interested in a curated virtual exhibition that celebrates Black legacy in the United States, sign up at 28daysofblackhistory.com
Two Netflix documentaries that were recommended are Crack and 13th
From the Colorado Bar Association's 2/9 email of "The Loop"
Celebrating Black History Month from Home
By Sara Scott, CEO of the Center for Legal Inclusiveness
Attend a performance art addressing issues of racial equality
Storytelling: tell you kid about your own experience in an age appropriate way. Have elders in your family do the same.
Celebrating a new person who made a difference in Black history every day of the month, this doesn’t have to be limited to Black people.
Go to a Black church online and learn the different ways religious beliefs are celebrated.
Watch films that demonstrate the injustice experienced by Black people.
Explain to children and adolescents what the Black Lives Matter Movement means, and also prepare them with counter arguments such as “All Lives Matter”.
Create a family tree and understand your heritage.
Learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, why they are an important part of history and remain an important part today.
Eat “soul food” and explaining the meaning behind it.
Explain why it is a tradition today in marriage ceremonies to “jump the broom” as a sign of commitment.
Choose a cause and have the family cut their budget to put forth money to the cause making sure children/adolescents understand the purpose.
Address questions from children/adolescents straight on –this is part of knowing how to have difficult conversations.