From libraries to police training: Controversial Ohio education bill goes beyond classroom
The Columbus library system started holding monthly events in 2021 where community leaders discussed books, articles and movies about race, racism and social justice.
The documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" kicked off the Speak Up, Speak Out series, and a panel on "So You Want to Talk About Race" is scheduled for April 5.
"It's a good way for the community to get insight into issues," said Anthony Wilson, the library's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. And the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
But the library's June discussion of the memoir "White Like Me" could be rejected if House Bill 327 becomes law.
"I’ve read through it a couple of times, and I can see a lot of challenges for library systems," Wilson said. "It could impact what materials we carry and for sure what programs we do."
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