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Inspire Artistic Expression, Encourage Critical Thinking and Fundraise – Social engagement with #wddmty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Boston, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation (the Center) today launched the “What does democracy mean to you?” project for adults and youth. The project has three goals: inspire artistic expression, encourage critical thinking about democracy and fundraise for the Center. The project addresses important questions by asking youth of all  ages  (with parental permission) and adults to depict their meaning of democracy using visual art and the written word. What does democracy mean to us individually and collectively? What are threats to democracy? What decisions do we make to protect democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and the important work of the Center and similar organizations? “Democracy and inclusion are at the heart of our shared vision. We see threats to democracy identified, in part, by suppression of voices, votes and representation. We must take action. Our action includes this project and other events that center dialogue on democracy.” –Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President Take action to submit your entry and raise your voice. All approved submissions will be listed on the Center’s Threadless store and made available for public viewing and purchase. Profits from sales of the “What does democracy mean to you?” collection will go to the Center. Submissions are due May 1, 2024 at 5 pm EDT (UTC-4) through the Center’s website. “This is a dialogue and a statement through visual and written art on the meaning of democracy. We are encouraging critical thinking and conversation by posing a question about a topic many Americans take for granted. By submitting your art, you are also helping the Center with visibility and fundraising.” –Randee Wilding, Chief Operating Officer Project Guidelines, Rules and Agreement are available on our website. We encourage you to share the “What does democracy mean to you?” project #wddmty. Adult participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series, Finding Your Voice Program, Reading for Understanding and Let's Talk Series: The White Power Movement: Its History, Threat and What You Can Do About It and future events. In compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3), the Center is prohibited from participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for elective public office.(1) (1) The restriction of political campaign intervention by section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Internal Revenue Service. (n.d.). https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501c3-tax-exempt-organizations About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center (the Center) is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. Although headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the Center’s programming is open to all who can connect with us virtually. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. The Center is exclusively funded through donations. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWo3ofiX7CdQDzHUsn3N2Q ###

We encourage you to share the “What does democracy mean to you?” project. To increase visibility, please use the following hashtag on social media #wddmty and mention the Center: @dcbcenter (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok), @dockcbracycenter (Instagram). Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter #wddmty #Democracy #Vote #VotingRights #Elections #CivicEngagement #CivilRights #Citizenship #DemocraticProcess #Government #VoiceYourVote #DemocracyMatters #FreeElections #ElectoralSystem #DemocracyInAction #ParticipatoryDemocracy #DemocracyNow #DemocracyForAll #CitizenEngagement #ArtFundraiser #SupportTheArts #ArtForACause #ArtAuction #ArtBenefit #ArtCommunity #ArtDonation #ArtSupport #ArtPhilanthropy #ArtCharity #ArtsFunding #ArtGala #ArtCampaign #FundraisingEvent #ArtistsSupportingArtists #ArtistsForChange #ArtActivism #CreativeFundraising #ArtsAndCulture #ArtisticCommunity

Guidelines Visual Art Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Accepted dimensions: 4800 x 4800 pixels (wide x tall) Accepted resolution: 300 pixels per inch (ppi) Accepted file formats: PNG or JPG You will also need the following for your submission: Title Visual description for accessibility Reference & Template for Visual Art Submissions How to Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the visually impaired Written Word Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also submitted. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 200 characters maximum and must be entered into the submission form. You will also need the following for your submission: Title If your submission is not in English, please provide an interpretive English translation Example for Written Word Submissions: 200 Characters "A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was." Rules By submitting an artwork to the “What does democracy mean to you?” project entrants accept and agree to be bound by the Agreement for participation. Any violation of these rules may, at Dock C. Bracy Center Inc.’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding this Project are final and binding in all respects. ELIGIBILITY. Entrants must adhere to the General Guidelines and accept the Agreement. ARTS CATEGORIES. There are two arts categories—visual art and written word. Entrants may enter the “What does democracy mean to you?” project in one or both arts categories. ADULT & CHILD DIVISIONS. Entrants may enter in the appropriate division for their age (Adult: 18+; Youth: <18;). HOW TO ENTER. Entrants must submit via the “What does democracy mean to you?” Project form on the Dock C. Bracy Center Inc. website. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2024, 5:00:00 pm EDT (UTC-4). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. Only one piece of artwork, per arts category (visual art or written word), per entrant may be submitted. Only new pieces of artwork may be submitted. Each entry must contain a title. For visual art submissions, a written description for accessibility must be included. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. NO OBSCENITIES, PROFANITIES, VULGARITIES. Please reference the following Associated Press guidelines at: https://www.ap.org/about/news-values-and-principles/telling-the-story/obscenities-profanities-vulgarities

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I need you to know what D.J. did. The work we do comes at a cost. We often feel overwhelmed and unheard. Lost in a world of noise, trying to get our message through. And then...one person changes all that. D.J. Johnson, owner of Baldwin & Co. bookstore and coffee shop in New Orleans, Louisiana, shares our Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series with his community. Overnight, we went from 10 to 25 series registrations. This one action, more than doubled the number of participants and donations for the class and intern, helps fund our outreach marketing programs and infrastructure. What does that mean to you? It could mean that you start or continue supporting black-owned bookstores like Baldwin & Co.. I could mean that you switch from a top retailer to an independent one. We know that where and how you spend money has great power. It could also mean that the difficult conversation you had about racism and other forms of human oppression has power to make an incremental change. We acknowledge that our vision is lofty and the challenge great, but who would we be if we don't try? So, today we simply say thank you to D.J. and to all who inspire us to keep going and pushing ahead. Never underestimate the power of one. In solidarity, Randee Wilding, Chief Operating Officer PS: If you're in New Orleans, please stop in and give D.J. a hug from me. Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore 1030 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 Open 7 days a week Monday - Sunday: 7am - 6pm Call: 504-354-1741 Email: info@baldwinandcobooks.com Photo Credit: https://booksforward.com/an-interview-with-d-j-johnson-of-baldwin-and-co/

Speaker: Ric Murphy, Educator, Historian, Lecturer, and Award Winning Author FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Boston, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation today announces its next event of the Let’s Talk Series. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7-9 pm EDT (UTC-4), Ric Murphy will present The Arrival of the First Africans in America to their Descendants in the Revolutionary War. Documented Africans arrived on the shores of English America in August 1619. Their contributions sustained the earliest days of the English colonies, and in the dawn of the American Revolution, Americans of African descent heard the patriotic call for liberty. From noted author and documentarian Ric Murphy explores the untold story of America’s Arrival of the First Africans and the legacy they left behind. Ric Murphy is an educator, historian, lecturer, and award winning author, including the highly acclaimed Freedom Road. Ric was a Senior Executive Fellow at Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government; and he has a Masters in Urban Affairs from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Murphy has served in elected and appointed positions within state and local governments, and has taught and lectured at the post secondary level. He has served as Chairman of the Board of several private and community based organizations; served on numerous national, local and not-for-profit Boards of Directors; served on countless Advisory Boards to community based organizations and not-for-profits; and has received numerous awards for his public activism and community work. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and his family lineage dates to the earliest colonial periods of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and of Jamestown, Virginia. His family lineage has been evaluated and accepted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Society of the Sons of Colonial New England, the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the Society of the First African Families of English America. In his writings, Murphy explores the roles and rich contributions made by African Americans in United States history. He lives and works in Washington, D.C.. Before the Event Although not required to attend this event, we suggest the following materials: Documentary: Arrival of the First African Americans in English America (Verity Media, 2023) [https://arrivalfirstafricans.vhx.tv/] Book: Arrival of The First Africans in Virginia (History Press, 2020)  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/arrival-of-the-first-africans-in-virginia-ric-murphy/14352584?ean=9781467145985] Book: Section 27 and Freedman’s Village (McFarland and Company, Inc., 2020) [https://bookshop.org/p/books/section-27-and-freedman-s-village-in-arlington-national-cemetery-the-african-american-history-of-america-s-most-hallowed-ground-ric-murphy/10334612?ean=9781476677309] Book: Biography of RADM Larry Chambers, USN (McFarland and Company, Inc., 2018)  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/rear-admiral-larry-chambers-usn-first-african-american-to-command-an-aircraft-carrier-ric-murphy/10314874?ean=9781476667270] Book: Freedom Road: An American Family Saga from Jamestown to World War (Franklin Pearson Publishing, 2019)  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/freedom-road-an-american-family-saga-from-jamestown-to-world-war-ric-murphy/8647230?ean=9780578486024]. Where and how you choose to spend money has power. Please consider purchasing books from a black-owned bookstore. All registered participants will have access to a brief pre-event survey that allows questions to be submitted to our speaker. During the Event This is a webinar style event. All registered participants will have the opportunity to submit questions to our speaker. Questions will be screened and asked, given the time allowed. After the Event All registered participants will receive a post-event email including a survey and additional resources. A recording of the event will be publicly available on the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation website, in the days following our event. Please join us via Zoom onWednesday, April 17, 2024, 7-9 pm EDT  (UTC-4) for Let's Talk Series: The Arrival of the First Africans in America to their Descendants in the Revolutionary War.  Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-arrival-of-the-first-africans-in-america-to-their-descendants-tickets-810765941757?aff=pr. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Boston 7:00 pm EDT (UTC-4) Chicago 6:00 pm CDT (UTC-5) Salt Lake City 5:00 pm MDT (UTC-6) Seattle 4:00 pm PDT (UTC-7) Honolulu 1:00 pm HST (UTC-10 Corresponding UTC (GMT) 23:00 Website & Social Tags Website: https://www.ricmurphy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicMurphyBooks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqG66xXizX8HETxZ9jQ-6Q?view_as=public Documentary Official Site: https://www.arrivalfirstafricans.com Facebook: Arrival of the First Africans in English America https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091928165129 Twitter: @1stafricans https://twitter.com/1stafricans Instagram: @arrivalfirstafricans https://www.instagram.com/arrivalfirstafricans About Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWo3ofiX7CdQDzHUsn3N2Q ###

Let's Talk Series by Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7-9 p.m. EST, Dr. Chantel Prat presented Lets' Talk Series: Shortcuts, Stereotypes, and Preparedness in the Brain. Based on her book, The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours (Dutton, 2022), Dr. Prat encourages everyone to better understand their brain. Read The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours We strongly suggest reading The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours and purchasing it from a black-owned bookstore. Connect with Dr. Prat Chantel's website: https://www.chantelprat.com/connect.html @chantelpratphd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantelpratphd/ @ChantelPratPhD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chantelpratphd #TheNeuroscienceofYou #NeuroscienceofYou #neuroscience Additional Resources The Dress: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_dress More about the dress from Pascal Wallisch: https://slate.com/technology/2017/04/heres-why-people-saw-the-dress-differently.html Babies film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020938/ An online test for implicit bias: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html How reading fiction can shape our real lives: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_reading_fiction_can_shape_our_real_lives Against Empathy: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/against-empathy-paul-bloom Our Missing Hearts: https://www.celesteng.com/our-missing-hearts Demon Copperhead: http://barbarakingsolver.net/books/demon-copperhead/ Find a black-owned bookstore in your area: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php Loretta Ross: Don't call people out, call them in TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw_720iQDss Future events for the Dock C. Bracy Center: https://www.dcbcenter.org/events "After all, trying to walk a mile in another person's shoes is bound to give you blisters if they aren't the right size. Instead, I hope you'll join me on this adventure and try walking a mile in their brain." Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences. Her interdisciplinary research investigates how variable brain designs combine with our lifetime of experiences to shape the unique way each person understands the world and operates in it. She is a recipient of a Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Health, and the Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award from the Society of Text and Discourse. Her first book, The Neuroscience of You, was nominated for a Washington State Book Award and was featured in The Next Big Idea Club. Prat speaks internationally at events like The World Science Festival, and on National Public Radio, and has been featured in a variety of media including Nature, Scientific American, Rolling Stone, Popular Mechanics, and Travel + Leisure. Learning with the Center Eradicating Racism series: Next one starts Feb. 1: https://www.dcbcenter.org/eradicating-racism-learning-series More about DCBC monthly book club, Reading for Understanding: https://www.dcbcenter.org/reading-for-understanding For future Let's Talk Series events, please subscribe to our email list at: https://www.dcbcenter.org/subscribe.

Please purchase and read/listen to “The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America” by Andres Resendez before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5). The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation's Reading for Understanding monthly virtual book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. To learn that it was mass slavery, and not solely disease and epidemics that eradicated the lives of Indigeneous people in America. This book is imperative to comprehend the untold story of the enslavement of Indigenous People. – Alicia and Sabrina, Reading for Understanding Workgroup “Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of Natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors.” Source: https://www.wordupbooks.com/book/9780544947108 Purchase the book from Word Up Community Bookshop, New York, New York. Each month we are celebrating a black-owned bookstore. Please consider supporting Word Up Community Bookshop, New York, New York, https://www.wordupbooks.com Purchase: https://www.wordupbooks.com/book/9780544947108 Please purchase and read/listen to “The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America” by Andres Resendez before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5). Reading for Understanding Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation As a learning organization, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation seeks to provide opportunities to promote understanding and empathy. Book discussions provide participants with a shared experience and an opportunity to engage with others. The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. What should a participant expect? Participants should expect an email with a read-ahead presentation and a one question quiz to access the meeting credentials preceding the event. All book discussions are two hours and use Zoom breakout rooms to create small virtual discussion groups. We start together as a large group (7-7:10pm), briefly return to a large group at the half-way point (7:50-8pm) and conclude as a large group (8:40-9pm). Virtual doors open at 6:45pm, unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern United States. Support black-owned bookstores. Where and how you choose to spend money has power. Visit https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php to find a store in your area or shop directly from https://aalbc.com. “African American Literature Book Club, AALBC.com is the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by, or about, people of African descent. Started in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of information about Black authors.” Source: AALBC.com Participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series and join our Finding Your Voice Program.

Please purchase and read/listen to “Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America” by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5). The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation's Reading for Understanding monthly virtual book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. I picked this book because I’ve seen Dr. Bonilla-Silva’s work cited and I want to learn more about sociological concepts. Originally published in 2003, this is the sixth edition and has been updated to include new material. – Randee, Reading for Understanding Workgroup “Eduardo Bonilla-Silva's acclaimed Racism without Racists examines in detail how Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever. The sixth edition of this provocative book includes new material on systemic racism and how color-blind racism framed many issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A revised conclusion addresses what readers can do to confront racism-both personally and on a larger structural level.” Source: https://bookshop.org/books/racism-without-racists-color-blind-racism-and-the-persistence-of-racial-inequality-in-america-9781538151419/9781538151419 Purchase the book from Blackstone Bookstore, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Each month we are celebrating a black-owned bookstore. Please consider supporting Blackstone Bookstore, Ypsilanti, Michigan, https://www.blackstonebookstore.com Purchase: https://bookshop.org/books/racism-without-racists-color-blind-racism-and-the-persistence-of-racial-inequality-in-america-9781538151419/9781538151419 Please purchase and read/listen to “Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America” by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5). Reading for Understanding Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation As a learning organization, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation seeks to provide opportunities to promote understanding and empathy. Book discussions provide participants with a shared experience and an opportunity to engage with others. The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. What should a participant expect? Participants should expect an email with a read-ahead presentation and a one question quiz to access the meeting credentials preceding the event. All book discussions are two hours and use Zoom breakout rooms to create small virtual discussion groups. We start together as a large group (7-7:10pm), briefly return to a large group at the half-way point (7:50-8pm) and conclude as a large group (8:40-9pm). Virtual doors open at 6:45pm, unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern United States. Support black-owned bookstores. Where and how you choose to spend money has power. Visit https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php to find a store in your area or shop directly from https://aalbc.com. “African American Literature Book Club, AALBC.com is the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by, or about, people of African descent. Started in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of information about Black authors.” Source: AALBC.com Participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series and join our Finding Your Voice Program.

Hi, My name is Paul Bracy and I am the founder and President of the non-profit Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation. You have received this communication either directly from me or from a mutual friend, colleague, and or family member. I want to thank you for taking the time to read it. The Center is reaching out to seasoned facilitators who are committed to DEI to deliver our Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series to individuals across the country. Let me explain: Our mission is to support adults who are committed to the eradication of racism. The Center is a community-focused organization offering free education, support, tools and creative problem-solving to assist people in eradicating racism from their communities. Our organization stands out from other human relations consulting and training organizations because we focus on helping individuals explore and align their emotions and thoughts as they work to transform their communities. In addition, we offer free ongoing support to participants in our programs as they pursue their anti-racism work. Why I developed the Center: I have been doing human relations facilitation and education professionally for some years, beginning in 1969 in the United States Air Force. The Department of Defense mandated a race relations education program due to racial tension and violence throughout all branches of the military. I volunteered, received training, and set about developing and delivering an educational program for approximately 12,000 military and civilian employees assigned to Kadena AFB, Okinawa Japan. A life changing experience for me. After retiring from the Air Force in 1978, I continued my human relations efforts with a variety of consulting firms and along the way developed my own firm. I retired a second time in 2011. Seeing that our country was headed further away from healing the wounds of human oppression and questioning what difference I and others made over the years. I decided I needed to do something; something different, something with staying power, something that really supported people who wanted to be part of the solution. This is what led me to create the Dock C. Bracy Center. Introduction to the Center: The learning series is the introduction to the Center’s approach to eradicating human oppression, starting with a focus on racism. Participants who complete the learning series have an opportunity to continue their relationship with the Center through our Finding Your Voice Program. This program provides ongoing education and support for participants to do work in their communities to eradicate racism and other forms of human oppression. The Center is a personal resource to people who continue with us. The Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series is composed of four 2-hour online sessions delivered once a week for 4 weeks and includes pre-work. We estimate that for participants it is a 16-hour commitment. Presently we deliver 4 learning series a year, one per quarter, usually in the evening with a sensitivity to East and West coast time differences. Note: All our offerings are via Zoom. Our Reality: We are a small staff of volunteers, no paid staff, our services are free and the Center is financed through donations at this time. You are probably familiar with this situation: our staff plans and delivers the learning series, along with our Reading for Understanding Book Club, our Let’s Talk quarterly events, plus washes the dishes, mops the floors, takes out the trash, and when we have time visit with our loved ones. Our success has led us to the point that we need to stabilize the organization and maintain/ expand our learning series offering. Thus our outreach to skilled facilitators, like you, who would like to give back to people in communities across the country and beyond. Please checkout our website: www.dcbcenter.org. If you are interested in learning more please let us know by using the form below. I look forward to hearing from you. Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7-9 pm EST, 4-6 pm PST (UTC-5) Think of a time when you were shocked. No, not ice water shocked – brain questioning reality “what the actual hell” is going on right now shocked. What was your brain doing? Why wasn’t it prepared for the situation? Did you lack experience or exposure? Was there a cost or benefit from the shock? Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7-9 pm EST, 4-6 pm PST (UTC-5) for Let's Talk Series: Shortcuts, Stereotypes, and Preparedness in the Brain. Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences. Her interdisciplinary research investigates how variable brain designs combine with our lifetime of experiences to shape the unique way each person understands the world and operates in it. She is a recipient of a Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Health, and the Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award from the Society of Text and Discourse. Her first book, The Neuroscience of You, was nominated for a Washington State Book Award and was featured in The Next Big Idea Club. Prat speaks internationally at events like The World Science Festival, and on National Public Radio, and has been featured in a variety of media including Nature, Scientific American, Rolling Stone, Popular Mechanics, and Travel + Leisure. “In The Neuroscience of You, Chantel Prat pulls off the nearly impossible feat of writing a book that is authoritative, personal, technically astute and charming. Prat offers a profound thesis: that there is wonder and beauty in understanding the variation in how brains function. Prat teaches us that these differences should not be fuel for division, but rather, the object of fascination, appreciation, and celebration.” —C. Brandon Ogbunu, Yale University, Ideas contributor for Wired Magazine Before the Event Although not required to attend this event, we strongly suggest reading The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours and purchase it from a black-owned bookstore. All registered participants will have access to a brief pre-event survey that allows questions to be submitted to our speaker. During the Event This is a webinar style event. All registered participants will have the opportunity to submit questions to our speaker. Questions will be screened and asked, given the time allowed. After the Event All registered participants will receive a post-event email including a survey and additional resources. A recording of the event will be publicly available on the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation website, in the days following our event. Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7-9 pm EST, 4-6 pm PST (UTC-5) for Let's Talk Series: Shortcuts, Stereotypes, and Preparedness in the Brain. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-series-shortcuts-stereotypes-and-preparedness-in-the-brain-tickets-742439515577?aff=website @ChantelPratPhD @DuttonBooks #neuroscienceofyou #nyot

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) The Dock C. Bracy Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. Reading for Understanding: Free Monthly Virtual Book Discussions to Promote Reading, Ongoing Learning and Critical Conversations Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era by Michael Kimmel Facilitated by Randee & Anita Shop: Cafe con Libros, Brooklyn, New York, https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com Join us for a thought-provoking virtual book discussion on Michael Kimmel's "Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era." In this engaging session, we'll delve into the intricacies of contemporary American masculinity, exploring the themes and insights presented by the renowned sociologist. About the Book "Angry White Men" provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing American masculinity in a rapidly changing world. Michael Kimmel explores the roots of anger and frustration among a certain demographic, shedding light on the cultural, economic, and societal factors that contribute to the development of this anger. The book encourages readers to critically examine the complexities of masculinity and its impact on individuals and society. Discussion Highlights Unpacking the notion of masculinity in the 21st century Exploring the cultural and societal factors influencing anger in certain demographics Discussing the implications of shifting gender roles Analyzing the relevance of Kimmel's observations in today's context Virtual Platform The discussion will take place on Zoom, providing a convenient and inclusive space for participants to share their perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue. Registered participants will login to their Eventbrite account to access this virtual event via the event page. Facilitators Randee and Anita will guide the conversation, encouraging participants to share their thoughts, ask questions, and explore different viewpoints. Registration To participate in this insightful book discussion, please register by https://www.eventbrite.com/e/756322981397. Registration is free and by donation, and all are welcome to join this enriching conversation. Support black-owned bookstores Where and how you choose to spend money has power. Shop Cafe con Libros in Brooklyn, New York, https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com or or visit African American Literature Book Club, https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php to find a black-owned bookstore in your area.