ULI Colorado’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leaders present this “Read, Listen, Watch” book club discussion on the theme of Reparations.

Reparations Options:

• Read: “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nehisi Coates in The Atlantic (~15,000 words)
• Listen: Audio version of the article from The Atlantic on Soundcloud (1 hour 28 minutes)
• Watch: “Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates Makes the Case for Reparations at Historic Congressional Hearing” by Democracy Now on YouTube (8 minutes)

How It Works: Before the session, either read, listen to, or watch one of the media options (feel free to review all three if you have time!). During the virtual session, a ULI Colorado volunteer will present the theme and pose a few discussion questions to the group. Participants will be divided into breakout groups to discuss the content and theme, with the support of conversation guidelines. This is part of a series of discussions among ULI Colorado members, meant to explore and expand understanding of key Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) topics.

Agenda:

• 4-4:10pm: Welcome & Introductions
• 4:10-4:15pm: Erin McMillin of the Urban Land Conservancy will introduce the theme and present discussion questions
• 4:15-4:55pm: Breakout room discussions (drinks & socializing welcome)
• 4:55-5pm: Discussion highlights & introduction of next theme