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Race & Social Justice Book Club
2021-02-23 19:00:00 2021-02-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Race & Social Justice Book Club Please join us for a thought-provoking and respectful discussion. Virtual Events

Tuesday, February 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-23 19:00:00 2021-02-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Race & Social Justice Book Club Please join us for a thought-provoking and respectful discussion. Virtual Events

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Please join us for a thought-provoking and respectful discussion.

The Race and Social Justice Book Club uses fiction and non-fiction to explore timely concepts such as the construction of race in our society and its legal, political, and social impacts. This month’s selection will be Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Awareness | Arts, Culture, & Entertainment |

TAGS: | social justice | Isabel Wilkerson | Book Club |

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