What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together (New)
We invite you to read and discuss Heather McGhee’s book, The Sum of Us, which outlines what she has named the Solidarity Dividend. Our country was built on the belief that for one person to win, another must lose. In other words, there is not enough for everyone to live well; it is a zero-sum paradigm. She counters this narrative by analyzing our history and then describing the benefits we gain when people come together across races to accomplish what we simply cannot do on our own. She helps us arrive at a new vision for a future in which we finally realize that life can be more than a zero-sum game.
In this discussion group led by economics and political science faculty, we will read the book and additional resources to consider how we can incorporate the information into our courses.
About the author: Heather McGhee is an expert in economic and social policy. The former president of the inequality-focused think tank Demos, McGhee has drafted legislation, testified before Congress, and contributed regularly to news shows including NBC’s Meet the Press. She now chairs the board of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. McGhee holds a BA in American studies from Yale University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.
Canvas course opens Jan. 11, with meetings on 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1
Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.
10 PD Hours: Register to join this book discussion!
$250 stipend for attending a minimum of 3 of the 4 meetings and submitting a final project.
Last Updated February 28, 2023