Social Justice Book Group

This group is scheduled to return from its hiatus on July 12, 2021 at 7 p.m. 

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 that required for reading are intimidating and we've been tricked into thinking that they're meant 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 we never attempt them at all. Theory is meant to be read and discussed in community with many - 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 together. Yes, theory can be dense and intimidating, but that's only when we try to take on the task alone. 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 will meet the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 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: socialjusticebookgroup@gmail.com. All book club purchases are 10% off and 20% off for members.