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"I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" by Mónica Guzmán. The Louisiana Inspired Book Club’s virtual statewide discussion is approaching quickly. Mónica Guzmán will be discussing her book, "I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times," with a panel of Louisianans at 12:15 p.
m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Guzmán will help kick off the conversation and answer questions from readers. To submit a question, email Jan Risher at jan.risher@theadvocate.
com . Sign up for details at nola.com/book_club .
The panelists joining the conversation are Martin Gutierrez, the Rev. Michael Bordelon and Maxine Crump. This diverse group of people have much experience with differing points of view, and they will discuss the book's principles designed to lead toward connection.
Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President of Mission and Community Engagement at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans Gutierrez serves as vice-president of mission and community engagement at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans. He oversees services such as homeless needs, early childhood education, immigration, refugees, disaster recovery and mental health. He has also contributed to programs related to job development, public safety and race relations.
A native of Nicaragua, Gutierrez moved to St. Bernard Parish in 1979 and has lived in Metairie since 1988 with his wife and children. He has received multiple awards recognizing his community work in New Orleans.
Father Michael Bordelon, Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Lafayette Since 2019, Bordelon has been the rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Lafayette, where he supports the community, fosters spiritual growth and strengthens inclusivity.
A native of Alexandria, Bordelon holds degrees from Louisiana College and The University of the South. In addition to his ministry position, Bordelon has also worked in the health care field with Stryker Orthopedics, specializing in total joint replacement. He enjoys traveling, savoring good food and spending time with his wife and children.
Maxine Crump, CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Crump, CEO of Dialogue on Race in Louisiana, has worked in news, public relations and media development. A trailblazer in academic and professional settings, Crump was the first African American woman to live in LSU housing, the first female DJ in Baton Rouge, the first Black DJ at WFMF Radio and the first Black TV reporter at multiple stations. She participated in the national YWCA racial justice training program, which led her to develop The Dialogue on Race Original Series program.
Crump’s leadership over Dialogue on Race Louisiana has resulted in more than a dozen community awards honoring her work on race relations. This Louisiana Inspired Book Club’s virtual panel will be a thoughtful discussion of "I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times," with Guzmán and the panelists..
