David Billings: Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life
Friday, September 15, 6:30-8pm, Haymarket People’s Fund, 42 Seaverns Ave, Boston, MA 02130
Author David Billings discusses his new book Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life.
“No one speaks to racism and its cure better than David Billings, a white southerner who has seen it all. His is a voice that needs to be heard. It is a voice with perfect pitch.” – Charlayne Hunter-Gault, award-winning journalist, former correspondent, National Public Radio, MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, and CNN; civil rights pioneer. Please RSVP to Haymarket at (617) 522-7676 or events@haymarket.org
“The Divide”: A Film About the Economic Gap That Controls Us
Friday, September 15, 7pm, First Parish UU Bedford
The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in the modern day US and UK—where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor—the size of the gap between the rich and poor.
Third Friday Film Series ~ Hosted by the First Parish Peace & Justice Committee
Runtime 68 minutes – Followed by Discussion – Open to all
Light refreshments – Donations Gratefully Received