Thu, May 08
|Portland, OR, USA
What Should We Do With Our Past?
Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates ⏱️ Preparation: Approx. 3 hours
May 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Portland, OR, USA
How do we reckon with the past, and what responsibility do we have to address its impact on the present?
"The Case for Reparations" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Coates makes a compelling argument for reparations by outlining the enduring impact of systemic racism, from slavery to redlining. This essay invites us to grapple with the lasting consequences of historical injustice and challenges us to consider how society should respond. Length: ~16 pages
"Notes of a Native Son" by James Baldwin
In this personal and incisive essay, Baldwin reflects on his own experiences growing up as a Black man in America, weaving together themes of race, history, and identity. Baldwin’s reflection on how the past shapes the present provides a poignant lens through which we can explore the complexity of reckoning with our history. Length: ~12 pages
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