In the Forum: Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad and The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin & Audre Lorde
Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. in the Forum.
We launch Pride Month at All Saints by welcoming Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad to explore her new book “The Fire Inside” — diving deeply into a dharma of liberation as lived by Baldwin and Lorde, offering timely lessons to help us each meet this moment. She explores the writers enduring legacies to show that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements, but the generative power of inner well-being, authenticity, art, and embodiment. Dr. Vesely-Flad’s work helps answer the question: “How do we pursue justice without burning out, turning on each other, or becoming what we oppose?” Her response is: “Through disciplined spiritual practice that transforms how we see, feel, and act — not just what we believe.” Books will be available for purchase.
