SEAONC SE3 Racial Equity Book Club Bi-Monthly Meetings
The SEAONC SE3 Racial Equity Book Club meets every other month, beginning in January 2021, on the second Thursday of the month to discuss a book, article, or other form of media that discusses topics of racial equity. Discussions will be informal, no registration is required, and all you need to bring is yourself!
April 2021: On Learning AAPI History and its Impacts on the SE Industry
Date | Time: TBD, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Date | Time: TBD, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Zoom Recurring Meeting Information
Contact SEAONC SE3 at se3@seaonc.org to receive the Zoom meeting details.
Contact SEAONC SE3 at se3@seaonc.org to receive the Zoom meeting details.
Past Racial Equity Book Club Meetings
March 2021: History of Whiteness and Understanding Racism
Date | Time: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
In this month’s book club we will be discussing the concept, history, and construct of whiteness, different views of racism and unconscious bias, and their impact on how we interact with each other. As a group, we’ll review some of the narratives that are brought up in Robin DiAngelo’s short interview (and some of the criticisms) and our awareness and comfort level in talking about race and racism. We will reflect on our personal experiences in living in primarily white environments, expectations of people of color “acting white”, and the ways in which we can move past just talking.
Estimated Preparation Time: Less than 1 hour
January 2021: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Date | Time: Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
March 2021: History of Whiteness and Understanding Racism
Date | Time: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
In this month’s book club we will be discussing the concept, history, and construct of whiteness, different views of racism and unconscious bias, and their impact on how we interact with each other. As a group, we’ll review some of the narratives that are brought up in Robin DiAngelo’s short interview (and some of the criticisms) and our awareness and comfort level in talking about race and racism. We will reflect on our personal experiences in living in primarily white environments, expectations of people of color “acting white”, and the ways in which we can move past just talking.
Estimated Preparation Time: Less than 1 hour
- Video | “Debunking The Most Common Myths White People Tell About Race” | DiAngelo 3.5 minutes
- Video | “Why Are We Still Talking About Racism?” | DiAngelo 4.5 minutes
- Podcast | Scene on Radio: Seeing White | Biewen: 45 minutes
- Article | Understanding My White Privilege | David Phillips - 5 minute read
January 2021: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Date | Time: Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:30PM - 7:30PM