Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC St. LouisACC Mid-America with ACC St. Louis is hosting a Book Discussion on How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. All Members are encouraged to read the book and/or read, watch or listen to materials in the resource list below, and participate in the discussion.
In this in-depth exploration, Kendi examines the consequences of antiracist ideas, how to identify them, and how to oppose these ideas internally and within systems.
"BEING AN ANTIRACIST REQUIRES PERSISTENT SELF-AWARENESS,
CONSTANT SELF-CRITICISM, AND REGULAR SELF-EXAMINATION."
- IBRAM X. KENDI
Resources for more information:
Ibram X. Kendi Audio Events
Podcast with Brené Brown and Ibram X. Kendi
Anyone can join the video chat. We ask that you register for free to ensure that we have the bandwidth for the call. It's important now more than ever to stay connected, learn and continue the discussion!
Utilize your favorite resource to purchase the book or listen to the recordings and then join the discussion with ACC Mid America and ACC St. Louis Chapters on Wednesday, October 21st at 12:00 p.m.
**The first 10 people to register will be reimbursed for purchasing a copy of the book.**
Speakers
Moderator:
Ann Jenrette-Thomas is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Stinson LLP. She oversees the implementation of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, taking an innovative approach when it comes to addressing challenges within the firm and the profession relating to diversity and inclusion. She also authored the Amazon best seller, The Happy Law Practice: Expert Strategies to Build Business and Maintain Peace of Mind.