ADVANCE READING

In January, we are honored to welcome New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Robin DiAngelo from Seattle to Barrington. Dr. DiAngelo is a popular national lecturer and video subject on anti-racism and privilege.

“I grew up poor and white. While my class oppression has been relatively visible to me, my race privilege has not,” DiAngelo wrote in 2006. “In my efforts to uncover how race has shaped my life, I have gained deeper insight by placing race in the center of my analysis.”

In advance of her visit to Barrington, we invite you to read her book, White Fragility, with two opportunities to explore together:

A YEAR OF COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

On Wednesday, January 8, 7pm at Barrington’s White House, Dr. DiAngelo will lead our session about the way race shapes our lives and provide a framework for white racial literacy.

  • Tickets: $25

  • Please sign up for the waitlist here

LIT READS

On Monday, January 13, 7pm at Ciao Baby restaurant in downtown Barrington, librarians Liz & Sam from Barrington Area Library will be discussing the book as part of their LIT Reads social book club. In December, copies of the book will be available at the Library’s Adult Services reference desk. Ask about downloadable e-books & audiobooks, too.

p.s. Have you already read the book? We’d love to hear how insights and reflections from the book have shown up in your life since. Look forward to discussing together!