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September 8, 2023
The Mary Ann Key Book Club will return for a 6th season in early 2024. In the meantime, this newsletter will highlight authors from the Twin Cities in conversation with Myron Medcalf about their latest books and work within the community.
"The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives" (YouTube, 29:40 duration)
David Mura is an essayist, memoirist, poet and fiction writer who brings a unique perspective to our multi-racial and multi-cultural society. A third-generation Japanese-American, he has written intimately about his life as a man of color and the connections between race, culture and history. In public appearances interweaving poetry, performance and personal testament, he provides powerful insights into the racial issues facing America today.
Mura's memoirs, poems, essays, plays and performances have won wide critical praise and numerous awards. Their topics range from contemporary Japan to the legacy of the internment camps and the history of Japanese Americans to critical explorations of an increasingly diverse America. He gives presentations at educational institutions, businesses and other organizations throughout the country. You can find him at his website: http://www.davidmura.com/
David Mura was a featured panelist in the 2nd season of the Mary Ann Key Book Club. Hear more from Mura and other panelists as they discuss Cathy Park Hong’s memoir “Minor Feelings.”
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Replay past seasons with panelists from the community on YouTube.
by Isabel Wilkerson
by Cathy Park Hong
by Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz, adapted by Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza
by Octavia Butler
by Javier Zamora
Recommended reading from Hennepin County Library:
University of Minnesota Press: Reading and Discussion Guide for The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself
University of Minnesota School of Public Health: Health in All Matters Series 2 Podcast
Through personal stories and expert commentary, the podcast highlights the people and organizations who fight for racial justice, and explore how public health can support their work and do its part to drive structural change.
YWCA Minneapolis - Racial Justice
As a leader in the field of racial equity, YWCA empowers communities and workplaces to stand against racism, embrace new perspectives and promote justice for all people.
Share your reflections, feedback and book recommendations with us at MaryAnnKey@hclib.org.
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