The Boketto Reading Alliance
A coterie of folx coming together to become great propellants of change
Welcome to…
The Boketto Reading Alliance
We’re a collective focused on decentering whiteness + educating ourselves about anti-racism. We’re here to edify ourselves, do the work, learn, and unlearn. We know this will take time, open-mindedness, and yes— it will at times (often) be uncomfortable. Growth always is. So is healing.
The Boketto Reading Alliance:
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Welcomes people of all backgrounds and identities, to talk about great propellants of change; via books, podcasts, articles, even art & film.
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Serves to remind us, we’re not alone in our intellectual, and emotional inquiries.
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Champions thoughts and points of view— from voices that are not always heard (both of members and authors).
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Recognizes it is no small feat to build and strengthen empathy. But build and strengthen we will.
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Creates a chance for sweet, sweet dialogue. Which seems simple, but really is a much needed relief from the seemingly endless diatribe around us all.
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Proposes books that you may have not picked for yourself, articles that push your edges, films that expand understanding, art that provokes preconceived notions, and podcasts that challenge practices.
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Amplifies diverse voices of our guest moderators, speakers, panels. (Reachout if you’re BIPOC and interested in leading our group, in a safe space with curious humans.)
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Unites, which is a huge deal today— and always.
How to Participate
- Email your commitment to: bokettoreadingalliance@gmail.com. We'll get back to you within 24-hours to confirm receipt and share next steps.
- Receive the assignment material(s).
- The Boketto Reading Alliance will kick-off, officially, with a short, virtual, welcome meeting. 15-30 minutes.
- An optional meeting, mid-way, to discuss in-progress work is offered to everyone.
- A few days before our final gathering, you’ll receive an email prompt to share your burning questions, &/or thoughts, &/or ideas. Your participation will help facilitators to address common themes, and better insure you’re seen and heard.
- As a collective we’ll come together to discuss the book/article/podcast/film… usually a month after commencement. Until we’re confident about meeting in-person safely, we’ll connect virtually, via Zoom
- All meetings will be recorded. If you can’t attend live, we’ll gladly, promptly distribute as requested.
- A few days later, after some integration, the next assignment will be announced.
- Rinse and repeat.
To be a productive ally, we need to first show up, (un)learn more, and have a reckoning with our internal selves. As individuals and collective, it’s The Boketto Reading Alliance’s mission that our time together will bring clarity, growth, and a deeper understanding of the personal & political, why the personal is political, and how the political is personal.