The Yolo County Library and Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency are teaming up to host a month-long weekly series of community discussions and showings of the documentary "The Cost of Darkness" for Black History Month.
Sandy Holman, director of The Culture C.O.-O.P. is set to host the discussions. "The Cost of Darkness," which was created by The Culture C.O.-O.P., examines and addresses the root causes of systemic racial inequalities, according to a press release from the county.
The documentary will summarize the societal impact of white supremacy and examine color bias and racism in politics, health care, the media, criminal justice, education, the economic system and the environment.
"The Cost of Darkness" will be presented in four segments and participants are invited to engage with fellow community members in a discussion to develop plans that will lead to change and action.
"The information presented in 'The Cost of Darkness' will help educate our Health & Human Services Agency staff and the community at large about systemic racism in the United States," said Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Tessa Smith. "Our Cultural Competence Committee is proud to partner with Yolo County Library to present this award-winning series."
The program is also included as part of the social justice in practice theme leading up to the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project author talk with Ibram X. Kendi on his book, "How to Be an Antiracist," the press release stated.
The program will be held virtually every Wednesday evening in February at 6 p.m. All screenings and community discussions are free. "The Cost of Darkness" segments, showtimes and virtual links are listed below:
Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 6-8:30 p.m.: The Black Experience, Education & Healthcare
tinyurl.com/feb2022thecost1
Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 6-8:30 p.m.: The Media, Economics & Politics
tinyurl.com/feb2022thecost2
Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m.: White Supremacy & Criminal Justice
tinyurl.com/feb2022thecost3
Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 6:00-8:30 p.m.: The Environment
tinyurl.com/feb2022thecost4
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