Book Signing: Ralph Remington, Author of Penetrating Whiteness May 8th 4pm

We're so excited to have author Ralph Remington at the shop for a meet and greet and to sign copies of his book Penetrating Whiteness.

Friday, May 8th 4-6pm at A Novel Idea on Passyunk

Option to preorder the book below! ($21.95)

About the Book

At a time when America faces escalating racial tensions, the re-emergence of white nationalist movements, and growing threats to democracy, Ralph Remington's Penetrating Whiteness is an urgently needed clarion call.

This powerful and timely collection of essays offers piercing insights into the realities of racism, sexism, homophobia, and the damaging legacy of Donald Trump's divisive presidency. With Trump mounting another run for the White House in 2024 amid the fallout of the January 6th insurrection, the national atmosphere is tinged with volatility and civil war rhetoric. Into this powder keg moment steps Remington, one of America's leading Black multi-sector voices on identity, social justice, and the path toward racial healing. His essays boldly confront the uncomfortable truths about the persisting toxicity of white supremacy and systemic discrimination.

About the Author

Ralph Remington is the Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission, a position he has held since January 2021. In this role, he oversees the city's renowned collection of public art, grantmaking that supports art across all disciplines, gallery programs, and efforts to sustain affordable space for artists and organizations. 

Remington brings extensive professional experience in arts administration and government, with a diverse background as a director, actor, essayist, playwright, and screenwriter. Prior to joining San Francisco, he served as Deputy Director for Arts and Culture for the City of Tempe, Arizona, where he had artistic responsibility for the Tempe Center for the Arts.

His career includes serving as Western Regional Director/Assistant Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association and as Director of Theater and Musical Theater for the National Endowment for the Arts.  Remington is also a former Minneapolis City Council member and is the founding Producing Artistic Director of the award-winning Pillsbury House Theatre in South Minneapolis. 

A former Guthrie Theater Acting Company member, Remington holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from Howard University. Born on January 2, 1963, he grew up in West Philadelphia and was a member of the first graduating class of The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1980. Under his leadership, the Arts Commission focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion, championing San Francisco's diverse community of artists and cultural organizations. 

Penetrating Whiteness is Ralph's literary debut.