BLACC Events
BLACC Voices: Roots, Routes & Frontiers: An Exploration of Afro-Hispanic Heritage
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Mario Chandler of Oglethorpe University delivers a gripping and insightful exploration of Afro-Hispanic culture. Register to attend.
Q2 Book Club
The Q2 Book Club will be a discussion of the Juneteenth BLACC Voices webinar, ‘The More Things Change: Reflecting on the Origins and Progression of White Supremacy in the U.S.’ and the assigned reading of The 1619 Project.
BAAG & BLACC Juneteenth Happy Hour
Special Juneteenth edition of the quarterly BAAG & BLACC Virtual Happy Hour series.
BLACC Voices: The More Things Change: Reflecting on the Origins and Progression of White Supremacy in the U.S.
In recognition of Juneteenth, this third installment of BLACC Voices series, ‘How We Got Here: Reflecting on the Origins and Progression of White Supremacy in the U.S.’ will be led by long-time publishing industry veteran, Patrice Jones. The session will define and explore the origins of American racism; examine its progression and impact on modern systems; identify anti-racism work to which we can all contribute. Click here to register.
Our speaker, Patrice, recommends pre-reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article, 'The Case for Reparations’.
BAAG Book Club: Buses are a Comin'
Open to members of BAAG & BLACC, this special Book Club will feature Charles Person, author of Buses are a Comin’, a first-hand exploration of the Freedom Rides.
'From Our Perspective' Publishing Career Opportunity Panel
The publishing industry relies on roles as wide-ranging as technology, engineering, sales, marketing, project management, human resources, and data analytics. Join the Black in Publishing Panel Discussion on Thursday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. ET to hear as Macmillan Publishing employees discuss their professional journeys, provide advice for students interested in learning more about the publishing industry, and share information about potential employment opportunities at Macmillan.
WEBINAR: Poetry as Protest
In celebration off National Poetry Month, this special edition of the BLACC Voices series will be hosted by nationally-acclaimed spoken word artist, and author of Conduit, a collection of poems and newly-released novel, Mydas, Jon Goode. Centered around themes like ‘Black Joy as Resistance’ and ‘The Power of Love’, Jon will perform poems of his own while providing opportunities for guided reflection and discussion.
BLACC & BAAG Poetry Night
For members of BAAG and BLACC, this special Happy Hour features spoken word artists Mahogany Brown and Jon Goode.
BLACC Reads - March 2021
March book recommendations from members of BLACC celebrating Black love in multiple forms, as well as Black-owned bookstores where books can be purchased.
BLACC Book Club
The first quarterly BLACC Book Club will feature reflection and discussion on Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers her Superpower, by BLACC Voices series speaker, Dr. Brittney Cooper. Register to attend today!
BLACC Reads - February 2021
February book recommendations from members of BLACC celebrating Black love in multiple forms, as well as Black-owned bookstores where books can be purchased.
BLACC Voices featuring Dr. Brittney Cooper
The BLACC Voices series kicks off with an enlightening conversation with Dr. Brittney Cooper. Register today!
Black History Month Happy Hour
Black employee resource groups members from Macmillan Learning, Macmillan Trade and Wiley convened at a virtual happy hour to celebrate Black History Month.
BLACC Reads - January 2021
January book recommendations from members of BLACC, as well as Black-owned bookstores where books can be purchased.