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On Sunday, November 6, Dr. Joseph Tucker Edmonds, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religious Studies at the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, brought a description of what he called Black Religion. Using the Black Lives Matter Movement as an example, he explored why racism in America is so complex at this time. He recommended at least five titles to reading further on this issue; titles and authors can be provided to anyone interested.
Dr. Edmonds will return on January 2 to further this discussion.
On Monday, November 7, Teresa Webb, Anishinaabe Native American, presented her topic of Prejudice and Discrimination Locally and at Other Localities through song and stories—a touching, moving evening which we all enjoyed immensely. Each one present gained a personal experience of being with Teresa, who, by the way, has offered to come again for a drum circle. We'll announce a date soon!!!
While we were about to engage in our soup and salad (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Cathi Cornelius an instructor at Marian University, offered a number of possibilities for the future of our Monday evenings and next summer's Race Unity Day. She took a small collection of pamphlets for herself and her mother and recommended we get in touch with 'Undo Racism', a suggestion we shall definitely take up.
The Monday night discussion series is filling up with committed presenters:
December 5 Lindsey Mintz, Executive Director Jewish Community Relations Council
January 2, Joseph Tucker Edmonds, a return engagement
March 6 and April 3 –communications are in process with specific individuals