"History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history." -- James Baldwin. Follow Barnstable Ally Group on instagram @barnstableallygroup as they celebrate and share the achievements and history of African Americans throughout Black History Month. Belonging Books carries books that center Black and Brown voices and stories all year long. Reach out or find me at events all across the Cape. As I work on the Belonging Books' 2023 event and program calendar, I am so very excited to be part of this community that envisions a better, stronger and more just place. |
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February 12, 2023 Meetinghouse Speaker Series: Voices of Cape Cod |
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February 15, 2023 Cape Cinema and Bfree: James Baldwin Abroad |
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February 18, 2023 The Arts & Justice Collective's House Party 4 |
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March 10, 2023 The 2023 Health Equity Symposium - REGISTER! |
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Cape Cod Voices, in partnership with Belonging Books and MA Mom Advocates, are hosting The 2023 Health Equity Symposium on March 10, 2023. Register here to attend in person in Hyannis (lunch provided) or join virtually. We will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jallicia Jolly, a panel of local healthcare providers, listen to real community experiences and spotlight resources all across the Cape. |
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Lunar New Year Celebrations |
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Belonging Books took the lead for The Art & Justice Collective's third house party on January 21, 2023. So many people from the community came out to celebrate, support and experience something unique to the Cape. Personally, it was very special for me and for my family, and from the feedback that I received, for other Asian families on the Cape too! Thank you again to our incredible volunteers, to Cassandra Jones who played beautifully on the gu zheng, to Hung Gar Kung Fu and Lion Dance Academy who came from Quincy, and to SiFu Cruz and his students from USA Kung Fu Academy. Photo Credits: Mara Araujo |
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ArtPeaceMakers Community Art Show I was invited to pop up at the ArtPeaceMakers Community Art Show reception where local school students and community members of all ages created art following the theme of “Take a Stand Against Racism & Discrimination.” |
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Cape Cod Toy Library Chinese New Year Program Cape Cod Toy Library invited me to participate in their Chinese New Year Family Day program. It was so great to meet Lei, one of the volunteers, and continue to build an incredible community here. |
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Writing Circle Our next Writing Circle is Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Hyannis Public Library. Come write in community! Belonging Books is holding space for this low-key, drop-in BIPOC-centered writing circle every third Tuesday of the month.
Mark your calendars: Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16, June 20.
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Book Social Belonging Books' Book Social is designed for people who identify as women of color. On March 19 at 3:30 p.m. We will discuss The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan. Learn more at my website, and if you are interested in joining this or future book socials, please contact me. | | |
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CanvasRebel Interview In this interview, I give a little background about myself and why I started Belonging Books. Thank you to J. Alexis Designs for introducing me to CanvasRebel! |
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Paid Internship I am looking for part-time help (approximately 10 hours/month) to help Belonging Books achieve its mission and goals. Contact me if you are interested in learning more or applying! | | |
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Every day, we center and celebrate the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented people. Here is a small sampling of the titles we carry that amplify Black History. Check out our online store here: |
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Special Orders: Please contact Belonging Books directly for any special orders. We would love to help you get books for your school, book club, classroom library, event or yourself! |
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As a community program provider and as a bookseller, Belonging Books centers the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented communities on the Cape, holding space for joy, celebration, safety and belonging. |
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