Please join us for UMass President's Office’s first virtual book discussion event, in honor of Black History Month. Hosted by UMPO’s DEIA Team, this is a great opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues and learn through different perspectives.
The book is Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, which is narrated by the author as a letter to his teenage son. It’s a manageable 150 page read available at libraries, bookstores, and in pdf format.
There is also an HBO documentary based on the book, along with a four-part podcast.
Register to Attend
We are extremely pleased to announce that Professor Joseph N. Cooper, PhD, Endowed Chair, Associate Professor, and Special Assistant for Black Life to UMass Boston Chancellor Suárez-Orozco has agreed to facilitate both discussions for UMPO employees.
- Friday, February 18 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for the book discussion with Prof. Cooper. February 18 Discussion Zoom Registration
- Tuesday, March 1 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for the broader discussion with Prof. Cooper with no need to have read the book. March 1 Discussion Zoom Registration
Questions?
Contact the Black History Month Program Committee, Meeta Gill and Sandra Torres.