The Fire This Time, by Jesmyn Ward will be the book for discussion on November 17, at 7 p.m. It is an anthology of essays and poetry in the format used by Baldwin. It was inspired by the killing of unarmed teenager Trevon Martin in 2012. While seeking to understand and deal with her own … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group
“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship is moving towards voting on adoption of the above … Continue reading Update on the 8th Principle Work
The Anti-Racist Reading Group has read quite a few books over the last three years. We would like to share a few of these books with you as UCF begins to study the 8th Principle for adoption next year. The first books we read were White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to … Continue reading Recommended reading from AARG as we begin to study the adoption of the 8th Principle
The James Baldwin classic, The Fire Next Time, is the book to be discussed at the September 15, at 7 p.m., Anti-Racist Reading Group meeting. The book consists of two essays that were written in the 1960s, during a time of segregation between white and Black Americans. It explores how race, identity, and power helped … Continue reading AARG Upcoming Book Discussions
On July 21, Barb Thomas led our Anti-Racist Reading Group in discussion of Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford. It was a very thought-provoking book and the discussion was excellent. Thank you, Barb. The James Baldwin classic, The Fire Next Time, is the September 15 read. The book is two essays that were … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG)
The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, will be discussed by the Anti-Racist Reading Group on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. It is the story of a man born into slavery, who escapes via the underground railroad and resolves to rescue the family he left behind. The book jacket reads, “Written by one of today’s … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG)
On March 17, we discussed Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, by Layla F. Saad. Liz Morningstar led a very deep and thought provoking discussion. At our next meeting, Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., we will discuss The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. It is the … Continue reading Anti-Racist Reading Group (AARG) News
As you heard if you were able to attend the Martin Luther King Day service on January 16th, UCF is exploring the possibility of adopting the UUA Eighth Principle, which specifically states the intention of “working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves … Continue reading Join the Local NAACP Chapter
As was mentioned during our Martin Luther King Day service, some of us at UCF have formed a group to study and pursue racial justice. We would love to have you join us. We will be meeting on Wednesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. If you have any questions, feel free to contact … Continue reading Racial Justice Group meeting on February 9. All are invited
The Anti-Racist Reading Group next book discussion will be on March 17 at 7 p.m. The book is Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad. This book was introduced during our January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday service, and includes daily prompts to … Continue reading Antiracist Reading Group
