Antiracism Learning Circles

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The Antiracism Learning Circles are small discussion cohorts that go through a book or podcast. These Circles were formed in the Fall of 2020 as an educational response to the unrest due to the murder of George Floyd. They are supported by First Unitarian’s Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG).

You are invited to join an Antiracism Learning Circle this fall. It’s on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere. Invite your friends, too.  Learning Circles start the week of September 21, 2026. 

  

REGISTRATION plus full descriptions and schedules is HERE 

A printable flyer isHERE 

The website is HERE.  

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This Fall 2026 we are offering: 

  • Seeing White - Start your journey here!  The real history of the US, that none of us were taught in school.  Documentary podcast series from Scene on Radio. 
  • The Land That Has Never Been Yet - Have we ever had a real democracy?  Exploring US history from our beginnings to the present. Documentary podcast series from Scene on Radio. 
  • The News – An examination of the deep challenges facing American journalism and the nation’s news and information crisis.  Documentary podcast series from Scene on Radio. 
  • Doughnut Economics - Seven ways to think like a 21st century economist to thrive, not just grow, by economist Kate Raworth 
  • Master Plan - The 50-year plot to legalize corruption and unlimited campaign contributions in the US.  Documentary podcast from The Lever, hosted by David Sirota. 
  • The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story - a revealing vision of American past and present, edited by Nicole Hannah-Jones 
  • America, U.S.A – How race shadows the nation’s anniversaries, by Eddie Glaude, Jr.   
  • What If We Got It Right? – Visions of climate futures, solutions and possibilities by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 
  • Working on Inclusion – building congregations and groups that are welcoming, inclusive and multicultural  
  • The Fourth Turning is Here – What the seasons of history tell us about how and when this current crisis will end, by Neil Howe 

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LEARNING CIRCLES are small discussion cohorts based on a book or podcast that provide: 

  • Important learning about white supremacy, racism, and our national history 
  • The opportunity to build trust and go deep in small group discussions over time 
  • A safe place to have difficult discussions and deal with discomfort 
  • An opportunity to create and strengthen relationships with others 
  • Connection, focus and purpose in a virtual setting 

LEARNING CIRCLES Work this way: 

  • Each cohort (typically 4-12) gathers for a series (from 6-12 sessions) of facilitated Zoom discussions. 
  • Register for specific Learning Circle(s).  Meeting dates & times vary. 
  • Everyone is given the opportunity to share reactions, then discuss as a group 
  • We ask that you plan to attend all sessions so we can build bonds of trust and insight 

  

For questions, email Jody F.

Testimonials

To read what former participants have had to say about their experience in a Learning Circle, click HERE.

Contact

Questions? Contact Jody for more details.


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