Three writers wrestle with Obama's racial legacy
During both of Obama’s terms, and even before, a visible minority of black activists—some prominent, some not, and from different age groups—have criticized their president out loud when they felt their community slighted. They have been, and still are, disappointed because, they say, most of what they have gotten from him is shallow symbolism, while other constituency groups have gotten attention to specific, targeted policies. It seems like a long time ago since those days in 2008 when Barack Obama represented so much to so many, particularly those in the black, sometimes radicalized, grassroots: A new black history was visible, with new opportunities and new freedoms possible.
Read more at The Root.
Join Joy at Kent State's MLK Celebration
Join Joy at Kent State, for a book signing and lecture on the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., at the invitation of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. More info:Annual Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationJanuary 28, 2016, KSC Ballroom @ 4 p.m.Keynote Speaker Joy-Ann Reid(Tickets are required for the keynote presentation)For tickets and information click here.
Buy 'Fracture' and support Mahogany Books!
Haven't purchased your copy of Fracture? Here's your chance to get read in on the politics of race and support a small business too!The Iowa Caucuses are just over a week away, and that means the political season is fully upon us. 2016 is going to be a very important election year, and if you still haven't gotten your copy of #Fracture, and want to get read up on the history of race and politics in the Democratic Party and in the country, from LBJ to Barack Obama (and now, between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton), and you'd also like to support a small business, might I suggest ordering your copy from my friends at MahoganyBooks?
Join Joy in Baltimore, January 21st!
Join Joy as she heads to Baltimore on Thursday, January 21st (blizzard willing) ... to the Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she will discuss #Fracture, 2016 politics, and the upcoming presidential election. Part of the Brown Lecture series.7:00 PM to 8:00 PM“In Conversation” with Radio host Marc SteinerEnoch Pratt Free Library (Main Branch)400 Cathedral StreetMain Hall, Central LibraryBaltimore, MDRSVP here:http://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/writers_live_joy-ann_reid_fracture_barack_obama_the_clintons_and_the_racial_divide#.VqA_CVMrJE4
Two days in Chicago! Moving America Forward
I'm headed to Chicago this week for a pair of events as part of the Moving America Forward Summit. Info below!On Thursday, I'll be attending a book talk and signing at the University Chicago's Gleacher Center, from 5-6:30 p.m.The Gleacher Center450 N. Cityfront Plaza DrChicago, IL 60611Then on Friday:
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Next stop ... South Florida!
Two new Fracture Book Tour events to add to the calendar: November 9th and 10th! Please RSVP to attend one (or even both) if you can!
Next stop: Cleveland! (Updated)
UPDATED: The next city stop on the Fracture tour will be Cleveland, Ohio!Joy will join the women of Delta Sigma Theta in Canton, Ohio on Friday, October 2nd, discussing race and politics and signing copies of Fracture.Friday, October 2nd - 12:30 – 1:30 pmBrown Bag Lunch Discussion at Malone University (www.malone.edu).2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44709Joy will address a committee consisting of representatives from the following community organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Coming Together Stark County, NAACP, League of Women Voters, A Better Community Development (ABCD), Leila Green Alliance of Black School EducatorsThen, join Joy in Cleveland, at the Citizens Empowerment Summit, on Saturday, October 3rd at John Hay High School, for two important discussions, including on the lessons learned from Ferguson and beyond, followed by a "Fracture" book signing:Saturday, October 3rd -9:30 am-10:45 am Session 1: "Consent to Repair, Restore and Rebuild"This session will focus on the City of Cleveland Consent Decree, the challenges and how to impact legislation.11:00 am-12:30 pm Session 2: “A Tell of Two Cities: From Ferguson to Cleveland” Special guests: The Ferguson Neighborhood Alliance and the Cleveland 8This session will focus on Lessons Learned from Ferguson and Cleveland’s leadership in addressing social justice efforts that impact the community. Discussion topics to include:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm –"Fracture" Book Signing
We're one week away...!
In just one week, "Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide" hits bookstores! We are also building a calendar of events where you can come and meet Joy, hear a talk on the book and the state of American politics heading into 2016, and get your book signed! Dates are already on the calendar in New York, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Ohio and Miami. Check the calendar in the lefthand column of this page often for the latest details!And if you can't wait til next week, you can still preorder your copy here.
Washington D.C.: Atlantic's Washington Ideas Forum, September 30th
ATLANTIC'S WASHINGTON IDEAS FORUMThe Atlantic | AtlanticLIVE606 F ST NW, Washington, DC 20004Event and book signing!
New York: Brooklyn Book Festival, Sunday September 20th
GIVE US THE BALLOT: The Fight for 2016. On the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the continuing battle over the right to vote still helps define the US electoral system. Voting rights and race, more broadly, will provide a critical backdrop to Election 2016 as well as the enormous power of money to influence elections. Join a conversation about modern-day politics and Election 2016 with Ari Berman (Give Us the Ballot), Joy Reid (Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide), and Zephyr Teachout (Corruption In America). Moderator TBD.The festival program will be followed by a book signing.
New York: 92nd Street Y, Friday September 18
Join Joy at the 92nd Street Y for a book discussion and signing. See the info below:Noon to 1:00 PM92ND STREET Y1395 Lexington AVE, New York, NY 10128
Washington D.C.: Politics and Prose, Friday September 11!
Join Joy in Washington, DC on Friday September 11th for a book discussion and signing!7:00 PMPOLITICS AND PROSE5015 Connecticut AVE NW, Washington, DC 20008scoll@politics-prose.com to RSVP
New York: Roosevelt House book discussion and signing, Wednesday September 9th!
Join Joy in New York City for the first official event of the "Fracture" book tour, at Roosevelt House in Manhattan! See the flyer below for information on how to RSVP or click here to go to the Roosevelt House website!
Catch Joy on "Meet the Press," Sunday, September 6th!
The "Fracture" media and book tour kicks off on Sunday, September 6th, with an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." Tune in as Joy discusses the book, the state of play in the 2016 election, and the political news of the day with host Chuck Todd.