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Authors’ Event: To Be Free: Understanding and Eliminating Racism
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Join the authors of the recently released To Be Free: Understanding and Eliminating Racism (Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing). This new, updated book about racism, seen from an Indigenous perspective, is written for middle school age through adult readers.
Nine chapters cover many aspects of race and racism throughout history up to current times. Each chapter offers ways of learning about racism and combating it using multiple examples and classroom exercises. The book includes the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 128-page volume is lavishly illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white photographs and drawings.
At the event, the four authors will discuss, take questions, and sign copies of their book.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Thomas Peacock is the author of over a dozen Ojibwe history and culture books, teaching Native students historical and cultural fiction. He is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe.
Marlene Wisuri is a visual artist and co-author of several books on immigration, Ojibwe history and culture, and local history. Her art has been featured nationally and internationally. She lives and works on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Govinda Budrow is an educator with multiple licenses. She is a direct descendent of the White Earth Nation. Govinda is faculty at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. She works on many projects with the primary focus on reclaiming education in a way that creates belonging and understanding.
Ivy Vainio is African American and a direct descendant of a Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe tribal member. Her photography work has been featured in several gallery exhibitions, permanent collections, and national and international news publications.
