Please join us for the ILYM Antiracism Café on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 pm. We will learn about Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist who was unjustly imprisoned for almost 50 years.

We’ll watch a short video that reviews Peltier’s life and his adjustment to being released from prison. Then we’ll watch a video interview of Peltier where he shares his insights on freedom and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Afterwards, we’ll share our thoughts on what we’ve learned and how this relates to our relationship with Indigenous people.

Are you interested in connecting with other Friends in Illinois Yearly Meeting on anti-racism work? Then join in at the Anti-Racism Café. Each month the ILYM Racial Equity and Education Committee will provide space both for Friends who want to share ideas for anti-racist activism, and for Friends who want to focus on the inward work of becoming anti-racist. This is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of Friends in other meetings, to share resources, and to come together in worship and fellowship to build a wider Quaker community.

The Anti-Racism Cafés will be held the 15th of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Central). You are welcome to come for all or part of the session—stop in any time and stay as long as you want:

Anti-Racism Cafe Zoom link; Meeting ID: 827 0319 9934, Passcode: 161204.

You can also call in for a voice-only connection using the same Meeting ID/Passcode: 312-626-6799 (Chicago).