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The Four Agreements
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Are you looking for a relatively short, yet meaningful read? If so, The Four Agreements is an excellent choice. The book, written by Don Miguel Ruiz, highlights four approaches or "agreements" we can consider as we navigate our daily lives. Ruiz, in one passage, shares, “when we believe something, we assume we are right about it to the point that we will destroy relationships to defend our position” (p. 68). Consider diving into this read and committing to some deep self-reflection. If you decide to read this book, let us know what you think by emailing your reflections to us at dei@okcu.edu or send us a DM on Instagram @okcudiversity.
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Passing
Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, Passing tells the story of estranged childhood friends Irene and Clare who live opposite lives in Jazz Age New York City one as a Black woman and one as white. Shot in black and white to emphasize the point, Passing asks who is allowed in certain spaces (and who is the gatekeeper of those spaces) and what happens when someone is rejected or even ejected from them either by an outside force (like Clare's racist husband or segregated society) or by their own free will? How elastic are these boundaries? It also explores the sexual politics of the era and gender roles within marriage, polite society, and behind closed doors. With powerhouse female performances from Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, and actor-turned-first-time director, Rebecca Hall, the film raises tough questions and doesn't provide any easy answers.
