As my readers have no doubt noticed (all 2 of you!), I keep this blog pretty technical, without a lot of politics. And I intend to keep it that way ... for the most part. But occasionally I will let my politics peek out.
Yeah, you're expecting me to talk about the events in Washington DC in January, 2021. I might post about that some day, but I'm nowhere near ready yet.
No, I'm going to talk about a class I took last fall. See https://www.rootstorevolution.org/courses
These are left-leaning classes that not only teach history, they also encourage and facilitate activism. Their focus is on racism, but touch on other "isms" as well. I learned a heck of a lot of history that wasn't covered very well back when I went to high school. The material is well-researched and well-sourced. I consider myself a better person for having participated.
The bottom line is that it isn't enough to be "not racist". We have to be "anti-racist".
The classes are not cheap. As of this writing, they are $200 a pop. (And worth it, in my humble opinion.) That said, the class organizers don't want cost to be a barrier to participation, and are willing to make adjustments. Plus, I am willing to kick in $100 for anybody who comes to them from my recommendation. Tell 'em fordsfords sent ya. (-:
Anybody who wants more "informal" information on the classes, send me an email.
Steve
