Despite increased attention to the mass and over-incarceration of black men, the plight of criminalized black women and girls is overlooked, underreported and under analyzed. Monique W. Morris' Pushout shows how even with obstacles, stigmas, stereotypes and despair, black girls still find ways to breathe remarkable dignity into their lives in classrooms, juvenile facilities and beyond, and challenges the rest of us to do the same. The 2021 Mission u issue study is based on Morris' book.

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
          WHEN:  Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. on August 25, September 1, 8, 15 via Zoom
          STUDY LEADER:  Valerie Clark.  
          COST:  $10 nonrefundable fee

The class is limited to 40. Registration closes Aug. 18
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The book is available through Amazon or Barnes & Noble using the following links:
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools: Morris, Monique W.: 9781620970942: Amazon.com: Books

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique Morris, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)