We will discuss history and the power of what's on currency. Specifically history about Andrew Jackson, Harriet Tubman, and the currency controversy. We will share reactions to the stamping of $20 bills before the Treasury Department actually starts printing the new Tubman twenties in 2028 (maybe). Collect your $20 bills to bring and stamp during this meetup!
Paul, now on our co-facilitation team, brought this topic to us and will co-facilitate this discussion.
From Paul:
I've been stamping Tubman on my twenties since I read this article in the Washington Post and ordered the stamp:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/05/24/harriet-tubman-is-already-appearing-bills-whether-trump-officials-like-it-or-not/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.bd7da1fceecb
https://tubmanstamp.com/
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/22/harriet-tubman-20-bill-no-longer-coming-in-2020.html
To help us be prepared for all participants, please register if you can come to this meeting and update it if your plans change; register with eventbrite link or use our Meetup page (also go here to learn about our other events) or email the organizer (4change.resource@gmail.com).
Monthly meeting overview:
Please join in the conversation as we continue to get real about the problem of racism in our world, and move toward personal and collaborative action. Our Racial Justice Dialogues are opportunities to talk openly about racism and other forms of oppression in our society. Please join us to continue sharing our experiences, hopes and dreams about living in community beyond race. All are welcome.
- This group meets the first Saturday of each month...now in the Moon Room on the 2nd floor. Come in the side door off of School Street. The meeting topics come from votes done at meetings.
- Please let us know your needs so we can help make the event accessible for you. Note: there is a ramp near the main entrance, and an elevator available. The elevator is tricky so please arrange to meet one of us five minutes or so before the meeting so we can help.
To help us be prepared for all participants, please register if you can come to this meeting and update it if your plans change; register with eventbrite link or use our Meetup page (also go here to learn about our other events) or email the organizer (4change.resource@gmail.com).