Linda T. Wynn
Assistant Director for State Programs,
Tennessee Historical Commission
North Nashville in the 50s and 60s was alive with black businesses, artistry, and flourishing neighborhoods. The construction of I-40, opposed by the area's community leaders displaced families, isolated small businesses, and wrecked property values. This event is an example of structural racism: how city planning and federal housing policies deliberately protected white suburbs at the expense of black neighborhoods. Learn more about this historical moment from Tennessee State Historical Commission's Linda T. Wynn.
Bishop Joseph Durick was appointed coadjutor bishop of Nashville in 1963 and succeeded as bishop in 1969. Because of his work on behalf of the Civil Rights movement and his opposition to both the Vietnam War and the death penalty, Bishop Durick faced severe opposition and criticism from fellow Catholics. Learn more about his inspiring life from Nashville's own Reverend Monsignor Owen F. Campion.
Fr. John R. Donahue, S.J.
Raymond E. Brown Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies (Emeritus),
St. Mary’s Seminary and University
The process of justice is at the heart of the Christian Scriptures. Join renowned Scripture scholar Fr. John Donahue on Zoom for a conversation about the Bible, social justice, and the world today.
Fr. Donahue provided some material in anticipation of this session:
Anti-Racist Reading Group
While a modicum of structure will be provided, expect a fairly informal and free-flowing discussion of this book. Our assumption is that participants will have a copy of the selected text and will have read it (or at least most of it.) But don't let this stop you from joining in and listening to our discussion!
The book is widely available online in a variety of formats, as well as locally at Parnassus and Barnes & Noble. Please reach out if you have any trouble locating or purchasing a copy.