Social Justice Book Group

When things get rough we turn to books for the lessons our ancestors and elders left for future generations. We study where to begin, where to pick up from, and how to keep from repeating past mistakes. But many of the books required for reading are intimidating and we've been tricked into thinking that they're meant only for academics; that one must be incredibly well-read and highly educated to understand theory. So these crucial books sit on our shelves waiting for us to get inspired enough to tackle them or never to be attempted at all. Theory is meant to be read and discussed in community - so different perspectives are shared, so language can be better understood (or evolve) and to imagine together how we can grow and build and fight. Yes, theory can be dense and intimidating, but the purpose of this book group is to tackle some of these books together. The topics are decolonization, radical Black feminisms, Black liberation, Indigenous liberation, PIC abolition, anti-imperialism, and anti-capitalism. With each book we'll share study guides, glossaries, communal notes and related articles to help us grapple with what we're learning.

This is a book group, a study group, and a call to action.

This group meets virtually the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. We plan to stay virtual to allow more people the opportunity to attend and to practice safety in what seems to be a never ending pandemic. If you want to be a part of this book club but cannot afford to purchase the book OR if you would like to purchase a copy for someone else, email us at: socialjusticebookgroup@gmail.com. All book club purchases are 10% off and 20% off for members.