The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project’s Tables of Conscience popular book-themed dinner parties are a main source of each academic year’s scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. Hosted in the homes of ACRP members, the evenings provide an opportunity to build relationships across communities while discussing a social justice themed book with 8-12 people, building relationships across communities. This year, we are adding Discerning Dinners Fundraisers for those who wish to have guest speakers lead conversations with a larger group of people. For this reason, we are holding just two ToC Dinners during 2026-2027, one in the fall and the other in the winter. 

Get your tickets as soon as possible, because space is limited. Those interested in attending should reserve a space, purchase the book, and make a donation of $125 per person on our campaign page with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria. Instructions are below, following the book description. 

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 to make your reservation and donation today, to join other ACRP members to discuss an important racial justice topic.

America, USA, How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries
Eddie Glaude, Jr. 
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

8-10 Seats

In this beautifully written book, Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., harnesses the voices of W.E.B DuBois, John Dos Passos, Herman Melvill and Martin Luther King, Jr. among others to reflect on America’s complicated 250-year history. Glaude, Jr.’s writing captures the essence of James Baldwin, delivering a straightforward, honest critique of race relations and the state of democracy.  The book, that helps readers create a relationship with the past so that a better future can be imagined, has been described as “moving” and “profound.” Don’t miss this opportunity to read one of today’s leading essayists and engage in a thoughtful discussion with neighbors.

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.