Black Abolitionist Reading & Discussion Group - to inform collective strategy and abolitionist movement-building
About this Event
This reading group is for black folks only. If you’re not black you can join Abolitionist Futures Reading Group instead.
Recently we have seen a huge uptake in interest in abolitionist ideas as abolitionist discussions enter more mainstream conversations. Particularly in response to the killing by police of George Floyd, global solidarity and protests of Black Lives Matter and the violent police responses to these.
More people are questioning whether prisons are the best response to harms in society and whether the police actually function to bring about a safer society. But how might we need to alter our thinking, practices and social institutions to build a world without prisons and policing?
We have put together this reading list to introduce you to abolitionist ideas via short, accessible and introductory texts, podcasts and videos. We hope they spark informed discussions of abolitionist ideas to take with you to work places, campaign meetings, and conversations with friends and family.. They have been updated to include more UK resources.
This movement is building - let's image together the world we want.
We recognize that these discussions can be difficult—either triggering our traumatic experiences or challenging long-held beliefs. As facilitators, we vow to be in the struggle together, providing support and guidance through these moments.
Session One: Introduction to Abolition
6:30pm - 8pm - Tues 23rd June 2020
Session Two: What’s wrong with reform?
6:30pm - 8pm - Tues 7th July 2020
Session Three: Feminist, queer, antiracist approaches to abolition
6:30pm - 8pm - Tues 21st July 2020
Session Four: Transformative Justice & Abolition
6:30pm - 8pm - Tues 4th August 2020
Session Five: Abolitionist Mutual Aid in response to Covid 19
6:30pm - 8pm - Tues 18th August 2020
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