Writing To Tell the Truth

MARCH 19, 2021 | Friday, 7-9p via Zoom

In Race Matters, Cornel West highlights the black freedom fighters who converted their sufferings into art to inspire downtrodden communities. West says a characteristic of black artistic excellence is “[t]he freedom to tell the truth in love about one’s self and world.” This participatory seminar guides participants through black written and musical literature. Using guided prompts, we’ll learn from those who have told the “truth in love” before us and consider how we might tell the “truth in love” about our own lives and communities.

This program is an offering of Richmond Hill’s Koinonia School of Race & Justice.  Koinonia intentionally provides opportunities to gather as a community to care for one another, learn more about our complex racial history, and act in ways that move us toward a better future.

Facilitator: Nikki Fernandes, Virginia Commonwealth University critical thinking instructor, and a faculty member of the Koinonia School. 

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Cost: $25, payable online here or via check mailed to Richmond Hill, 2209 E Grace Street, Richmond Virginia 23223. However please do not allow this requested cost to be an obstacle to your participation.