East Bay Reads is a new book group that brings neighbors together to encourage each other to read, discuss, and act. Our inaugural discussion will feature Ibram X. Kendi’s New York Times bestselling book, How to Be an Antiracist.
“The opposite of racist isn’t ‘not racist.’ It is ‘anti-racist.” What’s the difference? One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist. There is no in-between safe space of ‘not racist.’” How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
East Bay Reads titles will be selected on themes that represent a diverse range of voices and viewpoints. Group facilitators will seek to offer both nonfiction and fiction books that pair together on the series theme. By applying the sociological concept of intersectionality, we will also explore the interconnected nature of key issues such as race, class, and gender. We will discuss how these characterizations overlap and contribute to systems of discrimination and privilege. Participants will be encouraged to reflect upon their own experiences and find ways to take action that moves beyond group discussion.
WHEN DOES THE GROUP MEET?
The winter series of EBR will focus on the theme of Race in America.
Book discussions will take place at 7 pm on:
Thursday, January 21 - How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (nonfiction)
Thursday, March 4 - Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (nonfiction)
Thursday, April 15 - Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (fiction)
Books available for purchase at 10% off in store or online at inkfishbooks.com
This session is full, please check back for the Spring Series
REGISTER HERE