Introduction: This Is The Fire by Don Lemon

Greetings!  Welcome to the LMS Summer Book Discussion of Don Lemon's This Is the Fire. We will meet three times over the coming weeks. 

• Friday, July 23rd at 10:00am (Chapters 1-2, pages 3-53)
• Thursday, July 29th at 1:30pm (Chapters 3-5, pages 55-124)
• Friday, August 6th at 10:00am (Chapters 6-7, pages 125-196)

One week prior to each session please expect to see discussion Points to Ponder. They will be published on this site along with supplemental materials for reading, listening and watching. Those interested will be able to leave comments and discussions for each post, so be sure to check back frequently in order to be part of the ongoing dialogue. If you have any materials you feel might benefit the group, please post them as well!

A cautionary, empathetic note about the book. Don Lemon is unapologetic about his political views, especially those regarding current-day politicians. THIS BOOK DISCUSSION IS NOT ABOUT ANY OF THAT! We will be using his book to spark discussion about race, the history of racism and our role as educators here in the midst of the fire. As you prepare for our discussions, please check and pack away any and all commentary regarding those political views that are not shared by all...that is all of them! We are not coming together to debate people or politics. We are coming together to discuss racism, how it got to this point, and what we can actively do to eradicate it.

Finally, since the middle school is closed we will be meeting on Zoom. A link will be sent as we approach our first meeting time.

We can't wait to share discussions with you about the important points made in this book!

Donna and Eileen