Class - Black Authors Book Club (In-person & Zoom)

Leaders:

  • Margaret Gordon (Leader)
  • Genene Kambs (Co-Leader)
  • The 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
  • North Indy
As part of St. Luke's commitment to being an anti-racist church, the Black Author's Book Club reads and discusses quality works written by Black authors to grow in our understanding of Black history, contemporary culture, perspectives and the many contributions Black people have made to our society. We meet in person and by Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Our reading list typically includes a variety of genres both past and present. Please join us for great reads and meaningful discussion! All are welcome to attend
On November 20 Black Author's Book Club will be reading, James, by Percival Everett. This book is the retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved Black man in 19th-century Missouri. The story is set just before the Civil War and follows Jim as he escapes and journeys down the Mississippi River to reclaim his freedom