Black Allyship Group

The intention of our Black Allyship group is for us in the white racial majority to expand our understanding of the Black experience in America. We realize we have work to do if we want to more successfully align our words and actions with our best intentions. We are doing this by seeking out and listening closely to Black voices - authors, artists, advocates.

We meet at 6:30pm on the first Monday of the month, each month. Sometimes we discuss a book, sometimes we watch a film or a live-stream. We process any in-person experiences we've had that month as we attend events put on by Black organizations or individuals. We are enriched.

We invite everyone at CIC to do this work, together with us, or individually. For ideas about how to participate on your own, check out the "Black Allyship BINGO card" we have compiled.

Link to Bingo card - Link

You will see a column of ideas related to exploring Black culture, history, and media; to getting involved politically, to getting specific feedback from a Black thought-leader, and to giving of your "time, talent and treasure" to support antiracism work. When you click on a square, it will take you to suggestions. For example, if you click on "listen to a podcast produced by Black content creators," you will be taken to a list of podcasts to try.

For more information, or if you'd like to join us for our meetings or be notified of our other outings, contact Kristine Forbes at forbes.kristine@gmail.com.

Other News and Events

1pm Celebrate MLK Day

New Life Baptist Church

From Kristine Forbes: New Life Baptist Church is inviting the public to their annual MLK Jr Day celebration. It will be on MONDAY January 20, at 1pm. The address of the church is 7838 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey, Wa 98503. Several of us attended last year and it was marvelous.