Join Daily Work in Conversation on First Saturdays
We Believe Listening is Essential to Growth and Connection
That’s why we launched monthly Equity Chats – a Saturday morning Zoom series where we come together to reflect, learn, and build community. Each session is grounded in a shared resource like a book, article, or video. Open to all, the chats provide a reflective space for community members, staff, volunteers, and board members to listen and learn from and about each other. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness, challenge assumptions, and take intentional steps toward eliminating subconscious biases.
We strive for a relaxed, come-as-you-are space where everyone can be honest, gently pushing the boundaries of our thinking, questioning social norms, and inviting new perspectives. We believe in calling each other in, not out – creating space for growth rather than judgment.
Interested in joining? Please sign up in advance so we’re ready to welcome you!
• Mark your calendar for the first Saturday of each month, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Click the button below to receive Zoom link via email
• Questions? Email julie@daily-work.org
What to expect:
• Welcome from facilitators.
• Round-robin check-in: How are you as a human?
• Share out from each attendee about the materials.
• If time remains, open space for additional thoughts and questions.
If you're worried about participating due to accessing materials, let us know – we are working to find ways to ensure everyone can participate!
Upcoming Chats
February 7, 2026 — The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Set in the mid-to-late 20th century, The Vanishing Half follows identical twin sisters whose lives take radically different paths. One remains in the Black community where she was raised, while the other reinvents herself by passing as White and leaving her past behind. Through their diverging choices, the novel explores identity, race, family, and how the past continues to shape who we become.
Books are available online on bookshop.org and eBay, among others. In addition to writing four books, Bennett has written countless essays, all of which are available to read on her website.
March 7, 2026 — White Supremacy Culture by Tema Okun
Tema Okun explains how everyday norms like perfectionism, urgency, and defensiveness are rooted in systems that uphold racial inequality. She argues that these behaviors often go unnoticed because they are treated as “normal,” and she encourages readers to challenge them in order to build more equitable and inclusive spaces.
Her website is a fascinating resource, intertwined with lyrical and visual art, outlining white supremacy and gives lots of information regarding current implications of this culture and useful facts for readers.
April 4, 2026 — Jim Crow of the North from PBS
A documentary that examines how racist housing policies, especially ones rooted in segregation, shaped the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and helped create deep racial disparities that persist today. The film tells the history of these discriminatory practices and highlights how African American families and community leaders resisted and worked for change.
May 2, 2026 — Sparked: George Floyd, Racism, and Progressive Illusion by MNHS Press
A collection which examines the murder of George Floyd and the uprisings that followed, challenging Minnesota’s image as a progressive state. Through essays and reflections, the book exposes how deep-rooted racial inequalities persist despite claims of progress.
With nearly 40 writers contributing, this book covers all aspects of the aftermath of George Floyd's murder from across the Twin Cities and beyond.
Previous Chats
Some of the amazing titles we've already discussed – all well worth checking into if you missed them. The underlined text link will take you to another page outside of our website with more information about the item, author, etc.
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