Back and better than ever, ACRP is holding book-themed dinner parties featuring recently banned books. For several years, the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project’s Tables of Conscience fundraisers have raised money for scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas while building relationships across communities. Hosted in the homes of ACRP members, the evenings provide an opportunity to discuss a social justice themed book with 8-12 people. 

Those interested in attending should purchase the book listed below, reserve a space through our ticketing system and make a donation of $125 per person on our campaign page at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. Please don’t hesitate and make your reservation and donation today to join other ACRP members to discuss an important racial justice topic.

The Origin of Others, Toni Morrison
Saturday, Feb. 7
6-9 p.m.

This short, impactful book by Toni Morrison draws on a series of lectures she gave at Harvard University about fear of the other. Morrison reflects on the desire to belong and the impact race, fear, borders, and immigration have on this essential human need. She includes her own work when she examines how literature has played a role, both negative and positive, in such constructions. While this book has not yet been banned, the author has been and that’s why we believe it fits this series of Tables of Conscience. 

Reserve a space here for free, then pay $125 per ticket by donating on our campaign page with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria.

Crusade for Justice, Ida B. Wells
Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026
6-9 p.m.
10 Tickets Available

Ida B. Wells' autobiography inspires readers to stand up and speak up for justice. Her pros are not antiquated; on the contrary, they are clear, concise, and direct. This book provides an intimate insight into the perspective of a woman born into slavery, who grew up watching Black people become citizens, write state constitutions, and serve in legislatures, only to then see their positions and rights taken away. Her parents died when she was young, and she taught school while taking care of her younger siblings. She began writing for the church newspaper and discovered her talent for reporting. She soon became the voice of her generation; she was as much a civil rights crusader as those who came after her. 

Reserve a space here for free, then pay $125 per ticket by donating on our campaign page with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria.
 

Each reservation requires a $125 donation per person. The dinner’s discussion book must be purchased separately from a local bookstore.

1. Reserve your ticket using the blue button below.

Reserve your tickets at The Alexandria Shop

2.  Pay for your ticket

Pay by credit card on the ACRP’s campaign page on the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria site. When making your donation of $125 per reservation, please include your name (do not donate anonymously). If you would like to add a note that the contribution is for the Tables of Conscience Dinner, that is helpful.

OR

Pay b​​​​y check payable to the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, and mail to:
ACRP
Lloyd House
220 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314.