What does it mean to grow up in a society shaped by racism and inequality? In this editio n of Great Minds we will read excerpts from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
In this edition of the Great Minds series, we will read excerpts from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings b y Maya Angelou. In this autobiographical work, Angelou reflects on he r childhood and her experiences with racism, trauma and personal grow th. The book tells a powerful story about finding one’s voice and o ffers a meaningful starting point for reflection and conversation.&nb sp;
I Know Why the Caged Bir d Sings is an autobiographical work by Maya Angelou in which she reco unts her childhood and youth. The book explores themes such as racism , identity, trauma and resilience. Angelou’s story shows how person al experiences are connected to broader social realities, and how lan guage, literature, and community can play an important role in findin g one’s voice.
In each session, we will read a few pages from this book. Don't worry, you d on't need to prepare anything! We will select the pages and bring the m with us. At 4 p.m., we will have a short walk-in with coffee, tea, and cookies. Once we are seated, we will briefly introduce the event, the author, and the text for that day. Then we will get to work and read and discuss the text together; what strikes you? What appeals to you, or doesn't? We will exchange ideas, and around 5:30 p.m. we wil l conclude the session.
This event is organised by NEWConnective. NEWConnective organises events around life's bigger questions. We engage with themes like gri ef, spirituality, and much more. Find out more on our website (vu.nl/ newconnective) or on our socials (@newconnective). If you have any qu estions, don't hesitate to reach out via email to newconnective@vu.nl.
DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to grow up in a society shaped by racis m and inequality? In this edition of Great Minds we will read excerpt s from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. In this editi on of the Great Minds series, we will read excerpts from I Know Why t he Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. In this autobiographical work, A ngelou reflects on her childhood and her experiences with racism, tra uma and personal growth. The book tells a powerful story about findin g one’s voice and offers a meaningful starting point for reflection and conversation.