<club-desc-paragraph>Many of us want to get involved in important social justice conversations, but aren’t sure where to begin, or may even end up causing unintentional harm as we fumble and make mistakes. Sometimes our hasty actions can lead to “performative allyship” that leaves those who are already marginalized feeling exhausted and further burdened. So how could we be a part of the movement in a more thoughtful, grounded way?<club-desc-paragraph>
<club-desc-paragraph>In The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim deep dives into the nuanced work of pursuing equity and justice with a masterful balance of compassion and criticality. Through a mix of in-the-trenches narrative and accessible unpacking of hot button issues like inclusive language, representation, and “cancel culture,” The Wake Up is packed with actionable strategies and timeless frameworks that will guide us to transform ourselves in order to transform the world. The Wake Up will push you to the edge of your comfort zones (and beyond) in thoughtful, powerful, and necessary ways.<club-desc-paragraph>
<club-desc-paragraph>On BookClub, Michelle joins author, entrepreneur, and BookClub host Arlan Hamilton for a discussion on the topics covered by her book, the importance of healing racial trauma, and why joy and community are such an important part of the work . Their discussion asks what readers are willing to give up for equity and justice, and pushes readers to consider how they might become better allies.<club-desc-paragraph>
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<club-landing-h3>Michelle’s Background<club-landing-h3>
<club-landing-paragraph>Host Arlan Hamilton introduce Michelle MiJung Kim, author of The Wake Up, and together they discuss the urgency felt around the topics in Michelle’s book, creating a culture where marginalized people don’t have to do all the work, and how having conversations with compassion, but not without criticality, can make us more human human beings.<club-landing-paragraph>
<club-landing-h3>Dismantling White Supremacy & Doing the Work<club-landing-h3>
<club-landing-paragraph>Michelle and Arlan talk about why it’s important to understand racism as a disease, that representation will not magically dismantle white supremacy, and how even people of color in power have patterns to dismantle. Michelle also reminds readers that white supremacy and capitalism cannot be undone overnight.<club-landing-paragraph>
<club-landing-h3>Drawing Connections Between Struggles<club-landing-h3>
<club-landing-paragraph>Michelle talks with Arlan about the increase in Anti-Asian Violence and Hate Crimes due to Covid-19, why Black Lives Matter and ending Asian hate are connected, and how social justice work is about liberation for all humanity. Michelle and Arlan also discuss the importance of asking people “What are you willing to give up for equity and justice?”.<club-landing-paragraph>
<club-landing-h3>Healing from Trauma & Resilient Relationships<club-landing-h3>
<club-landing-paragraph>In the final chapter, Michelle and Arlan talk about how the onus of healing trauma is often put on individuals without addressing systemic issues, how healing is impossible if the same forces traumatizing people continue to exist, and the importance of both individual and interpersonal work. They end on a high note, discussing the important of experiencing joy and keeping joy at the forefront of your mind when healing from racial trauma.<club-landing-paragraph>