REP Radical Study Group: Black August Edition

Join REP Studio trainers Sandy, Paige and Ar'tesha AND guest somatic facilitator ImagineJoy for a two-part reading and practice group series in observance of Black August, hosted in-person at North Regional Library.

These sessions are dedicated to the teachings and values of Black August, including an introduction to the month's origin and a close reading of George Jackson's writings. Our readings center the history of Black radical movements, the sacrifices made by political prisoners, and ways we can build upon their work.

We end each of these sessions with a practice of breathing and gentle movement facilitated by ImagineJoy. These practices help us to integrate the readings into our bodies and reflect on our personal political commitments toward collective liberation 💜

This Radical Study Group Series will be hosted IN PERSON at North Regional Library. They will take place on the following Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30PM CST

Session 1: Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00-7:30 PM

"Black August: The True History, Culture And Practice" by Mama Ayanna Mashama

AND

"Toward the United Front" excerpt from Blood In My Eye by George Jackson

Session 2: Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00-7:30 PM

Excerpts from "Captive Maternals Vs. Compradors: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal" by Joy James

PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION INDIVIDUALLY.

Attendance at both sessions is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

There is no required pre-reading since we collectively read the text aloud during the session.

PDFs to the texts, supplementary materials, and Zoom links will be emailed to participants prior to each session.

Each session will be an hour and a half with the following agenda:

• Welcome, check-in and intention-setting
• Close reading of the chosen text
• Group Discussion
• A somatic practice to help us ground and connect

Info: Come on in, grab a snack, and get settled.

Info: No previous reading or experience is necessary!

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