The Accommodation

Social Justice Task Force of Grace Presbytery presents a hybrid event based on the book, The Accommodation. Jim Schutze, and Rev. Virzola Law will be panelists, moderated by Rev. Chris Lee, General Presbyter.

September 28, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hybrid Event
Northpark Presbyterian Church
9555 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

This book is a powerful, long-repressed classic of Dallas history that examines the violent and suppressed history of race and racism in the city. Written by longtime Dallas political journalist Jim Schutze, formerly of the Dallas Times Herald and Dallas Observer, and currently columnist at D Magazine. The Accommodation follows the story of Dallas from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement, and the city’s desegregation efforts in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Known for being an uninhibited and honest account of the city’s institutional and structural racism, Schutze’s book argues that Dallas’ desegregation period came at a great cost to Black leaders in the city. Now, after decades out of print and hand-circulated underground, Schutze’s book serves as a reminder of what an American city will do to protect the white status quo.

We encourage you to read the book for greater depth and understanding of our history of racism and share this event in your congregation to attend. Start reading now and join us September 28!

Click here to register for the Accommodation discussion.