Biography

[close] Club 21 started as a vision of then- NAHRO president Betsey Martens to explore critical issues in housing policy related to race and equity. As housers, we serve the most vulnerable populations in each of our communities. Club 21 provides an opportunity to use a different lens to learn about issues and barriers faced by our customers. Club 21 fosters dialogue and will push you out of your comfort zone to talk about important issues. Historically, Club 21 selected one book for the membership to read and discuss at national, regional and state conferences. Due to busy schedules at conference, Club 21 has struggled to meet in person. Many of the founding members have stayed connected through social media to share book recommendations. The creation of this online book club will provide Club 21 the opportunity to continue to READ, CONNECT and SHARE. If we truly want to live in an equal and beautifully diverse world, we must work to be a catalyst for change. Club 21 will help you do that.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the new release book Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] A group to read the General Nonfiction, Biography/Autobiography, and History Books that won or were a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

[close] Gabby, Emily & Stacy read books and discuss them over drinks and snacks; typically surrounded by a body of water.