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Photo - of - by Tami Back, W&M Libraries | January 18, 2021 Williamsburg Regional Library and W&M Libraries are once again partnering for One Book One Community, an initiative that encourages readers to come together for a shared reading experience. This year’s book selection is Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This #1 New York Times bestseller is an exploration of race and racism in the United States. Virtual programs related to this title will take place throughout the months of January and February, culminating with a virtual talk from co-author Jason Reynolds on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. ....
Column: Here is how to be an antiracist in Ohio The Columbus Dispatch IN BLACK AND WHITE Editor s note: This is part of a continuing quest to help define key terms for a better understanding of race and racism wherever it occurs. The weeks of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May of this year brought attention to the concept of antiracism, a belief that racial groups are equal. The concept was clearly articulated by historian Ibram X. Kendi in his 2016 National Book Award-winning book, “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.” Kendi provides a contemporary perspective and a clear vocabulary for identifying and dismantling racism in America. ....