Quoting from Jackie Reilly's introduction: "Patti Digh is a writer, keynote speaker and social justice activist. In 2003 her father died 37 days after a diagnosis of lung cancer. Her response to his death has been to really focus and answer the question of 'What would I be going today if I only had 37 days to live?' She offered an online class titled: Hard Conversations: An Introduction to Racism and packed 37 days full of rich opportunities for discussion, reading, reflection and opportunities to learn and grow. She hoped that 200 people would register and over 2,500 registered." She will offer the course again and there will be a fee, which will probably be low and maybe scholarships will be available.

Meanwhile, Jackie Reilly has put together a large binder, which includes the outline and much of the reading provided by the author. The websites where other readings and videos can be found are included. If you have questions you can ask UUFNN members: Jackie Reilly, Philip Moore, and Ginny Ritchie. all of whom participated in this five week online class. White privilege--the reality of it--color blindness--the fact that it is not a good thing--and how to be an effective white ally are all discussed. Listings of readings and videos posted on You Tube and and at other websites are provided.