Calendar & Current Actions:Mar 14 The local NAACP chapter released a recording of Martin Luther King Jr's "The Other America" speech, on the anniversary of its delivery in Grosse Pointe. Dr. King spoke at the invitation of GPUC Rev. Harry Meserve - president of the Human Relations Council.
Local youth we tapped for this recording; and we are very proud to recognize participating GPUC youth: Malena Lilly, Bianca Sibaja (Zeller), Jordan St.John. For a limited time, more information on Dr. King's speech is also available at the We-GP homepage. Apr 5-25 We-GP is hosting a 21-day Racial Equity Challenge. Learn more and sign up to take part here: Racial Equity Challenge. Apr 12, 7:00-8:30pm Lauri Hoese will host a discussion of the short Washington Post article by SC Senator Tim Scott “Let’s set the record straight on ‘woke supremacy’ and racism.” Apr 21 7:30pm Grosse Pointe Historical Society's Bicknell Lecture Series “Grosse Pointe’s real estate point system and ethnic diversity in the 1960s.” presented by Kathy El-Messidi, author of the 1972 book “Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Race Against Race,” and Douglas Vrieland, author of “The Fort: Growing Up in Grosse Pointe during the Civil Rights Movement.” Click Here to register. Apr 22 RETF meeting Apr 26, 7:00 – 8:30pm Dr. Margaret Hudson-Collins will host a discussion of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye. Dr. Hudson-Collins will also discuss a companion video of Oprah interviewing Morrison on the book. A notice to parents about the upcoming book discussion is available. Zoom access information can be obtained by contacting Mark Franchett. May 25 is the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. May 27 RETF meeting June 19th Juneteenth |
Creators Highlight:Coming Soon
What we're reading/watching now:Margaret – has been researching documentaries that address racism in the US. She found this list of 18 movies to be quite useful.
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/g32744961/movies-about-race-racism/ “My Body is a Confederate Monument” article by Caroline Randall Williams A discussion was hosted by Mark Franchett on Jan. 11. “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi Book club discussions were hosted by Freda Giblin and Chris Vadino on Feb 8 & 22. "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison Mar 8 & 22, 7:30 – 9pm Dr. Margaret Hudson-Collins will host a book discussion. Contact Mark Franchett to attend the Zoom session. Dr. Hudson-Collins will also discuss a companion video of Oprah interviewing Morrison on the book. A notice to parents about sensitive material in the book discussion is available. |
Something to think about.On March 14th, we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. giving his speech, "The Other America". He came here at the invitation of the Human Relations Council of Grosse Pointe.
Reverend Harry Meserve of the Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church had founded this council and was then serving as its first president , thus playing a critical role in bringing Dr. King. We, the GPUC community, are proud of this legacy of forward thinking in the domain of racial justice; and we continue to reaffirm our commitment bringing about racial equity in our daily lives, community, and the broader world. Below is the sign that was erected at GP South High School this year to commemorate Dr. King's speech: 
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Shared by Marlane Washington:
Here is a short article giving a writer's point of view about Black Lives Matter - "If You Don't Know Me By Now" witten by E. Ethelbert Miller. https://www.awpwriter.org/magazine_media/writers_chronicle_view/4716/if_you_dont_know_me_by_now |
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