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The DFM Social Justice "Book" Club was started in Spring 2020 in the midst of the most recent wave of social unrest triggered by George Floyd's murder and long-standing racial injustice. The purpose of the "book" club is for participants to explore diverse perspectives, interrogate their own beliefs about equity and inclusion, and to foster discussion in the DFM about how we can be champions for social justice. Through books, podcast, movies, and other media we will be learning  about many aspects of diversity including race and ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexuality, and more. A sample of media covered so far includes:  "How to Be an Anti-Racist" by Ibram X. Kendi, the podcast "Seeing White", and the film "Crip Camp". 

Sessions occur every 6-10 weeks with multiple meeting times per topic. Upcoming sessions will cover the topic of Health Disparities and Maternal and Infant Mortality among Black Women and Babies. We will launch our first sessions in April with a discussion around the film Aftershock on Hulu.

Upcoming Session dates: 
4/24: 12pm
4/27: 7pm
6/26: 12pm
6/29: 7pm
8/28: 12pm
8/31: 7pm

The purpose of the "book" club is for participants to explore diverse perspectives, interrogate their own beliefs about equity and inclusion, and to foster discussion in the DFM about how we can be champions for social justice.  Through books, podcast, movies, and other media we will be learning  about many aspects of diversity including race and ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexuality, and more. 

If you would like to be added to the DFM Social Justice Book Club, please let us know.  You will receive information regarding sessions/events, but are under no obligation to attend. Please come as you are able.  

If you are interested in participating, please email Vanessa Owen at vanessa.owen@cuanschutz.edu and we will add you to the Book Club Listserv.