As part of the 2024 book discussion series of six carefully selected books that highlight the work of various branch committees, the North Shore NAACP Branch’s History Committee is hosting its session to discuss “How the Word is Passed,” by Clint Smith, at the Marblehead Museum on April 23.
The event is free to the public, both virtually and in-person.
Susie and Doug Rich, owners of Susie’s Stories Bookstore in Bearskin Neck, Rockport, is the branch’s preferred book vendor for its newly announced 2024 Book Series — a series of six book discussions scheduled throughout the year. The sessions are open to both members and non-members to foster meaningful, intimate dialogue around issues relevant to the NAACP and around the work done by branch committees in the region.
As the only Black-owned bookstore on the North Shore, the Richs provide the opportunity for the community to invest in a local business that provides and supports diversity and intellectual, literary discussion in the community. The Richs also do a great job stocking books that help the community stay abreast of the same issues that the branch champions, illuminating the rich and varied Black American experience.
All are invited to partake in the 2024 Book Series and purchase books from Susie’s Stories. Enjoy their 5% discount (Code: PREFERRED2024) for our branch members.
The 2024 Book Series Schedule:
April 23 “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” by Clint Smith, hosted by Branch History Committee Chair Lauren McCormack.
May 2 “Never Caught” by Erica Armstrong, Hosted by Branch Secretary and Healthcare Committee Chair Mercy Njuguna.
Aug. 12 “We Want to do More than Survive” by Bettina L. Love, hosted by Education Committee Co-Chairs Heather Maes and Dan Anderson .
Sept. 23 “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, hosted by Branch Communications Committee member Michelle Sands.
Nov. 25 “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience” by Tarana Burke, Brené Brown, hosted by Branch Communications Committee member Heidi Wakeman.
Event Details:
What: A book discussion on “How the word is passed” by Clint Smith.
When: April 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Hybrid (virtual and in-person options) Marblehead Museum or via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386664283
Who: Hosted by North Shore NAACP History Committee Chair and Marblehead Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack.
About the North Shore NAACP Branch
Founded in 2020, The North Shore NAACP Branch is committed to implementing the NAACP’s mission of securing the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. In addition to this, we serve to educate our region on whole history, and the history of the struggle for civil rights by marginalized groups. www.northshorenaacp.org