Events / Book Discussion – Dying of Whiteness Part 2: Healthcare #1

Book Discussion – Dying of Whiteness Part 2: Healthcare #1

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

May 2, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a discussion of physician Jonathan M. Metzl’s book “Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America’s Heartland.” This week’s discussion will cover the second section: Tennessee. The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion has 50 copies of the book available for those who wish to take part in the discussion. If you wish to purchase your own copy, Left Bank Books currently has the book available at a 20% discount as part of its Reading Group Pick program for the month of March.  Please indicate on the registration form if you would like a book and a preferred method of receiving the book, to campus or home address. Please register to attend a discussion/s of your choice taking place in May. The discussions will cover three sections dedicated to a specific example from three different states, Missouri, Tennessee and Kansas. You can find all offerings on our calendar. If you have questions please contact Jeramia Ory at oryjeramia@wustl.edu.