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Conversation on Racism - Book Discussion and Study: The Accommodation

  • Retreat House Spirituality Center 110 Mimosa Drive Richardson, TX, 75080 United States (map)

Beginning, February 6, Retreat House Spirituality Center will host a book discussion on Mondays in the evening from 7-8:30 p.m. (Central) surrounding key topics from The Accommodation: The Politics of Race in an American City by Jim Schutze. as part of our Conversation on Racism series.

The Accommodation examines the violent and suppressed history of race and racism in Dallas. Written by longtime Dallas political journalist Jim Schutze, formerly of the Dallas Times Herald and Dallas Observer, and currently columnist at D Magazine, The Accommodation follows the story of Dallas from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement, and the city’s desegregation efforts in the 1950s and ‘60s. Learn more.

Gathering times:

Monday, March 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. (in-person and via ZOOM)

Monday, April 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. (in-person and via ZOOM)

These gatherings will be hosted by Rev. Dr. Clay Brantley, Rev. Dr. Lil Smith and Lila Morisee, PhD. All are welcome! You do not have to attend every book discussion to join us.

Haven’t purchased the book yet? Retreat House has complimentary copies of The Accommodation. Email Clay to inquire about books.



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