What is Critical Race Theory? Why is it under attack by Conservatives?

Critical Race Theory has been in the news a lot lately, even though it’s been discussed for years. And, of course, misinformation and disinformation abound. Democrats Abroad New Zealand and the Global Black Caucus are co-hosting a panel discussion on the topic that you won’t want to miss.

Panelists include

• Leedonal “Jazz” Moore, Chairperson of the Global Black Caucus
• Antar Keith, Chairperson of the Reparations Task Force and GBC Steering Committee Reparations Lead
• Sharon Hatchett, President of Together is Better Alliance
• Gina Harris, NEA (National Education Association) Black Caucus Treasurer and Human and Civil Rights Committee Chair of the Illinois Education Association.

Please join us for a robust discussion on 17 October 2021 at noon New Zealand Time.

Join our Progressive Caucus Book Club as we read this month's selection, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

From Goodreads:

Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.

The zoom link for the meeting can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86876119494

Love to see you there!

Please join our Progressive Book Club as we discuss this month's selection, "Somebody's Daughter" by Ashley C Ford.

A description from GoodReads:

One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path we must take to both honor and overcome our origins.

For as long as she could remember, Ashley has put her father on a pedestal. Despite having only vague memories of seeing him face-to-face, she believes he's the only person in the entire world who understands her. She thinks she understands him too. He's sensitive like her, an artist, and maybe even just as afraid of the dark. She's certain that one day they'll be reunited again, and she'll finally feel complete. There are just a few problems: he's in prison, and she doesn't know what he did to end up there.

Through poverty, puberty, and a fraught relationship with her mother, Ashley returns to her image of her father for hope and encouragement. She doesn't know how to deal with the incessant worries that keep her up at night, or how to handle the changes in her body that draw unwanted attention from men. In her search for unconditional love, Ashley begins dating a boy her mother hates; when the relationship turns sour, he assaults her. Still reeling from the rape, which she keeps secret from her family, Ashley finally finds out why her father is in prison. And that's where the story really begins.

Somebody’s Daughter steps into the world of growing up a poor Black girl, exploring how isolating and complex such a childhood can be. As Ashley battles her body and her environment, she provides a poignant coming-of-age recollection that speaks to finding the threads between who you are and what you were born into, and the complicated familial love that often binds them

The link to the zoom room is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86465490609

Love to see you there!

DAROK First Annual Fundraiser: Pod Wars! 

Games, silent auction, raffle, and more! 

Getting out the vote to Americans abroad has never been more crucial, and you can help by joining our First Annual Fundraiser: Pod Wars! Take a look at our event page!

How It Works

This year our fundraiser will consist of limited in-person and online events. Up to eight "Pods" of four people will play a series of games against fellow Pod members and other Pod teams across South Korea. Refreshments will be provided to guests, and we will end the evening with both an online raffle and silent auction! 

When 

Saturday, October 23, 2021 

Introduction by DAROK's Chair, meet-and-greet, and games: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Online Raffle Drawing: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Online Silent Auction: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (continuous throughout event) 

Where

Pod locations (TBA) and Zoom 

How You Can Help 

Click here to join a pod and enjoy food/beverages provided by DAROK, games, one online raffle ticket, and access to our online silent auction!

Purchase a raffle ticket here if you are unable to make it to a Pod, and have a chance at winning our exciting raffle items provided by DAROK's Executive Committee and generous donors! 

Register for our online silent auction here to bid on items and services provided by DAROK's Executive Committee! 

Please note that you must be a registered DAROK member to participate in this event. 

Questions

Contact Us:  [email protected] 

DAROK CAREs about Your Taxes

Getting out the vote in this crucial election under the current circumstances is going to require new or expanded methods for reaching Americans living abroad and delivering the votes in close elections we’re known for.

While there is no donation requirement to attend, we hope you’ll consider a donation of $10 - and help reach around 50 potential voters! 

Thank you for your support - we look forward to you joining the webinar! 

Donations for this event will go to the Democratic Party Committee Abroad and will be used for Democrats Abroad's global Get Out the Vote campaign.

Donations are to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) and not to any candidate for Federal Office.