Voices of Color
A Book Study Group
Meets @ 3:30PM every Thursday on Zoom
No meeting August 7th
Join us every week for "Voices of Color," a transformative program at Home of Truth dedicated to confronting and dismantling systemic racial and societal prejudices. Through thoughtful discussions and reflections, we explore impactful works by diverse authors that shed light on the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of racism.
Together, we strive to deepen our understanding and commitment to creating a more just and equitable world. Whether you're beginning your journey or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book club offers a supportive space for growth and learning.
We meet for an hour and a half every Thursday ~ Everyone is welcome.
Not a Genuine Black Man: Or, How I Claimed My Piece of Ground in the Lily-White Suburbs by Brian Copeland
Based on the longest-running one-man show in San Francisco history -- now coming to Off-Broadway -- a hilarious, poignant, and disarming memoir of growing up black in an all-white suburb
In 1972, when Brian Copeland was eight, his family moved from Oakland to San Leandro, California, hoping for a better life. At the time, San Leandro was 99.4 percent white, known nationwide as a racist enclave. This reputation was confirmed almost immediately: Brian got his first look at the inside of a cop car, for being a black kid walking to the park with a baseball bat.
Brian grew up to be a successful comedian and radio talk show host, but racism reemerged as an issue -- only in reverse -- when he received an anonymous letter: "As an African American, I am disgusted every time I hear your voice because YOU are not a genuine Black man!" That letter inspired Copeland to revisit his difficult childhood, resulting in a hit one-man show that has been running for nearly two years -- which has now inspired a book. In this funny, surprising, and ultimately moving memoir, Copeland shows exactly how our surroundings make us who we are.
New Book
Start date: July 31, 2025
