Welcome to our “book-ish” club! It’s a space where we can go deeper into the topics that matter to Southern changemakers and engage as a community with ideas that can impact our work. We call it a “book-ish” club because the list includes books, articles, podcasts, and video revolving around a quarterly theme.
How it Works:
- Read/listen/watch as many of the suggested pieces as you want- there’s no minimum to participate!
- Join the discussion on our online community on The SEAP Table and share your thoughts.
- Keep the discussion going by attending a “book-ish” club meeting at the end of the quarter, where you can talk through what you’ve learned and deepen your connections to other Southern advocates.
SEAP Reads suggested materials are offered as a means to generate thoughtful discussion. The views contained in the suggested materials or held by the creators or publishers are not necessarily the views of SEAP.
Southern Identity, Culture, and Narrative Change
This quarter, we will examine how stories about the South are shaped, who gets to tell them, and how they influence policy, power, and possibility. Together, we’ll reflect on the histories, cultures, and lived experiences that define the region, and consider how shifting narratives can open new pathways for equity and justice.
Click on the book or podcast images to find more info about where to listen or find the books for purchase. When possible, gift links are provided for articles behind a paywall.
Video
What Makes The South ‘The South’? | AJ+ (7 min)
So much conversation about the South centers around the U.S. Civil War, but the region’s identity, politics and power don’t just relate to the past.
Books
South To America
Imani Perry
432 pages
Podcasts
Mississippi and America’s Soul
Our New South | Eddie Glaude Jr.
55 minutes
Articles
Southern Spaces
Visual Art
Art’s Rising Vanguard : The creative spirit of the South fuels a new slate of artists, curators, preservationists, movers, and makers. | Garden and Gun
Quarterly Book(ish) Club Meeting
Talk through what you’ve learned about “New Approaches to Progress” with other Southern advocates!
Monday, June 15th
12:30 PM Eastern / 11:30AM Central
A Thank You for Participants
Entering is easy! All you need to do is:
- Join SEAP Table
- Leave a relevant comment or a post on SEAP Table (one entry per post, with a maximum of 5 entries). For example, post about what you’re reading in our SEAP Read Group, or ask for suggestions or examples for a work project on the Live feed.
