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[close] Goodreads group home (useful when using the mobile app): https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1016849-surj-colorado-springs Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SURJCOS/ Showing Up for Racial Justice Colorado Springs meets monthly (except December) for a book club. SURJ Colorado Springs is the local chapter of a national network of groups and individuals organizing people for racial justice. SURJ Colorado Springs honors SURJ National's core principles of calling on more white people to be accomplices in the fight for racial justice and holding white people accountable and responsible for dismantling white supremacy and breaking down systems of oppression. Simultaneously, SURJ COS has been a multiracial space since its inception and we want to further embrace and center our community. ALL are welcome that are wanting to show up for racial justice. At its core, SURJ is accountable to people of color (POC)-led activism, initiatives, and calls-to-action and we will maintain this format.

[close] The Great Falls College MSU Weaver Library in partnership with the Great Falls YWCA is proud to offer the first racial equity book discussion series. During our first meeting in May, we discussed the book 'White Privilege' and decided to continue reading and discussing other books to continue to expand our knowledge and perspectives. Please join us for this open, inclusive and at times, helpfully uncomfortable journey.

[close] This group is open to anyone who wants to join and agrees to our Ground Rules. This group is specifically aimed at providing continual accountability and opportunity to learn and unlearn what we know about systems of oppression. Topics are largely non-fiction but can include various topics, such as, race, activism, intersectional feminism, nationality, immigration, ability, policy change, socialized values, law, privilege, allyship, etc. This group is a BRAVE space, as safety cannot be guaranteed. Participation is "challenge by choice". However, there will be gentle encouragement and accountability provided by this community, particularly for embracing uncomfortable conversations in the spirit of learning and growth. Acknowledging a brave space is critical when learning about identity and discussing privilege and oppression. A brave space is inclusive to all races, sexes, genders, abilities, immigration status, and lived experiences. A brave space allows individuals to express themselves, challenge one another in a positive way (call-in vs. call-out), and learn from one another. Priority for reading / discussion material is placed with authors of minoritized identities.

[close] Danny and his Brown friend is a children's book about friendship. Let's talk about the book. https://www.amazon.com/Danny-his-Brown-friend-friendship-ebook/dp/B09J2PNMRF/ref=zg_bsnr_155188011_53?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PY2X5X0PMN8K00PWNWBW