African American Book Club of Denver

First of all, Happy New Year!! I don't have to tell y'all that these are ridiculously trying times in the World with no end in sight. I've always wondered how to truly foster community in times like these, where we harness the power of the people to truly thrive. That's what I want to talk about during this "Discussion Time" talk. Let's come together to talk about growing community, collaborating with other groups wanting the same, reconnecting with friends and family locally and globally, etc. Come with your own personal ideas. I'm going to make sure that I have a real agenda for this meeting and we can even talk about personal goals. I know that a lot of people are worried, but fostering community and altruism within our community is, in my opinion, the first step toward healing ALL of humanity.

The book club polls for the months of February, March, April, and May will be released soon as well, maybe on January 17th but possibly before then. Also, in the future, I want you all to send me specific discussion topics that you'd like to explore. The discussion topics can be about ANYTHING and you can either send them to me privately, tell me in person, or write them in on the next poll that will be sent to the group. I look forward to communing with you all.
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In between discussions of books that we've read, I like us to meet more frequently to discuss certain issues that we are familiar with as Black, African American or Black Diaspora/African/Caribbean people in the United States and around the world. So I decided to create this series "Discussion Time!" a couple years ago where Black people can join and discuss a particular topic and bring any lived experience that you're willing to share!

For this discussion, all you need to provide is yourself and your experiences (that you're comfortable sharing). All (respectful) views are welcome from your particular Black experience.

I look forward to seeing you all for "Discussion Time!" so that we can connect and have an uplifting conversation!

Also, please keep your RSVP updated.

Hey Book Club People!
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemison won the book club poll! We're going to meet at our usual place (Blair-Caldwell Library) and discuss this epic tale. Be sure to come even if you haven't read the book by the time the meeting date comes. Also, I'm gonna set up polls for the books that we're going to read for February, March, and April, but we're going to discuss the poll books at this meeting too so be sure to show up so that you have a say for the next books! I hope to see y'all there!
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Who: YOU!!

What: In The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Jemisin introduces readers to a world where gods walk among mortals and political intrigue shapes the fate of empires. The story follows Yeine Darr, a young woman thrust into a royal power struggle after her mother’s mysterious death. Blending myth, politics, and emotion, Jemisin’s debut novel set a new standard for character-driven epic fantasy.

When: January 31st, 11:00 AM MST

Where: The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205

Why: We meet to foster kinship and discuss important issues within the Black/Black diaspora community, world-wide! Let's have fun talking about this epic fantasy!

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I look forward to discussing this book with y'all and hope that you can make it to our meeting! Feel free to attend even if you did not read the book or have partially read the book. Also, it's come to my attention that Meetup is trying to charge y'all for sending messages within the app. Let me know if you're encountering this because we're going to definitely discuss options for possibly moving the club to another online space that's COMPLETELY free.