The offices of Strategic Initiatives and Faculty Affairs invite registration for a faculty reading group discussion on the book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” by economist and bestselling author Heather McGhee.
The Thursday, Feb. 9, event is limited to 20 faculty participants who will be provided a hard copy of the book. Those seeking priority consideration should register by Thursday, Jan. 12. Selected participants agree to read the book and participate in the discussion. “Notice of selection will be made by Friday, Jan. 13, and participants will be instructed on how to obtain the book,” says Marcelle Haddix, associate provost for strategic initiatives. The Feb. 9 reading event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Faculty Commons, 548 Bird Library.
In addition, the Syracuse-based Central New York Community Foundation is hosting a public webinar featuring the book’s author on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
The virtual event is being held to mark the National Day of Racial Healing and in coordination with the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, the Community Foundation of Rochester and the Community Foundation of the Greater Capitol Region. To attend, pre-register at the Central New York Community Foundation’s webinar registration link.
The National Day of Racial Healing has been hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation annually since 2017 to provide an understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. More information is available on the foundation’s website.
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