Welcome to our first month of exploration! This January, we’re diving into questions of identity and belonging — who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going.
Books & Essays
- “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin - A powerful examination of race and identity in America
- “Hunger” by Roxane Gay - A memoir exploring body, identity, and trauma
- “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates - Letters to a son about being Black in America
Films & Documentaries
- “Moonlight” (2016) - A tender portrait of a young Black man’s journey to self-discovery
- “The Farewell” (2019) - Navigating cultural identity between East and West
- “13th” (2016) - Documentary on race and the American justice system
Podcasts & Audio
- “Code Switch” - NPR’s podcast about race and identity
- “The Heart” - Intimate audio stories about bodies and desire
- “Invisibilia” - Exploring the invisible forces that shape human behavior
Articles & Resources
- On Being Different - Essay on otherness and belonging
- Home is Not a Place - Reflections on displacement and identity
- The Politics of Hair - How personal choices become political
Join the Conversation
We’ll be meeting at The Northern Quarter, Manchester on January 28th at 7pm to discuss these works and share our reflections. Can’t make it in person? Join our online discussion in the Discord community.
What resonates with you? What challenges you? We’re all here to learn.