Layla F. Saad’s book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor offers a lot to think about, and plenty to discuss. Dayton Metro Library presents an online, recorded Panel Discussion on Wednesday, July 8, 5 – 6 p.m. View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing.
Amelia Robinson, Dayton Daily News Community Impact Editor, will moderate the discussion. The panelists are:
Debbie Feldman, President and CEO, Dayton Children’s Hospital
Shannon Isom, President & CEO, YWCA Dayton
Kevin M. Kelly, Executive Director, Dayton International Peace Museum
Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Questions or comments for the panelists to consider should be submitted in advance at the Facebook event page or online here.
“This will surely be an important conversation for our community as we all work to push Dayton forward,” Amelia Robinson said.
“We have no doubt that hearing from these respected community leaders will help all of us better understand racism locally, and feel more knowledgeable and confident discussing ways we can move our community forward as a result,” said Tim Kambitsch, Library Executive Director.
Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day journey to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people to do better, too. It is available for unlimited borrowing in eBook and Audiobook formats through OverDriveat DaytonMetroLibrary.org through July 31, meaning an unlimited number of readers can borrow and read the book at the same time.
“I was motivated to become involved in this project because it is only through honest and often painful dialogue can we ever hope to make progress,” said Kevin Kelly of the Dayton International Peace Museum. “We have a long-overdue opportunity and a responsibility to find permanent solutions and fresh ideas on how to finally end the timeless scourge of racism and inequity in this country.”
“I feel it is important to participate in this project because this movement is so very painful for everyone,” said MVRPC’s Brian Martin. “We feel like we need to do something. I’m hopeful that this Big Read will lead to more discussions across the area, Ohio, and the Nation.”
View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing. For more information about the book, the author, or other ways to continue the conversation, visit The Big Read website.
