NRPL Author Talk: “Race Rules” Book Discussion with Author Fatimah Gilliam; Moderated by Candace Pinn

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with author Fatimah Gilliam, discussing her new book, Race Rules – What Your Black Friend Won’t Tell You. This book is a pragmatic response to this moment in American history – seeking to drive equity and behavioral change while helping people navigate polarizing issues and develop positive relationships across race.  

Discussion and audience Q&A moderated by Candace Pinn, President of Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators (WABSE). Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to read Race Rules beforehand to facilitate asking substantive and thoughtful questions about areas where you want guidance. 

Books will be available for sale prior to and after the program, and the event will be followed by a book signing.

Race Rules has received positive reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, along with endorsements from Darren Walker (President of the Ford Foundation), Angela Davis, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Rabbi Sharon Brous, former Mayor Naheed Nenshi, actor Harry Lennix, and various scholars and academics.  It’s a unique book since it provides critically missing how-to advice.  Race Rules is a creative, innovative approach to explaining race in an eye-catching format – distilling complex material into an easily digestible, accessible reference guide for a broad audience and includes thought-provoking illustrations. 

Fatimah Gilliam, Esq. is an author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur whose career combines expertise in the law, diversity, human capital, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations. She holds a law degree from Columbia Law School, a master in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and an undergraduate degree from Wellesley College.

Candace Pinn is an independent consultant and retired educator, with 30 years of educational experience and 26 years of service to the New Rochelle community. She is the current President of Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators (WABSE) and has served in this capacity for over 11 years. Candace is a native of Brooklyn N.Y. and holds a BS in General Engineering from Tufts University, a MS in Computer Science from the NYU College of Engineering and an MA in Education from Columbia Teachers College.

Registration is required.  Limited capacity.  Same-day, on-site registration permitted if seats are available.