Detroit feminist book club

New members are always welcome and its free to join. Each month we gather to discuss a book with themes connected to intersectional feminism. We offer a variety of themed book groups as well, including. We work locally through programs that offer mentoring and leadership development for metro detroit women and girls. Find over 246 womens bookclub groups with 64209 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Find groups in detroit, michigan about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. I had the fortune of having teachers who assigned sula in the 11th grade and the bluest eye in the 12th. The feminist book club is a club that discusses a book by a woman about women.

Planned parenthood volunteers book club holds first meetup of the. The fcd is the new student organization associated with the gsw program, founded in. A few days ago, it was the 6th birthday of one of my favourite writers, virginia woolf. Feminist collective of detroit gender, sexuality, and. The book club of detroit 1,545 members womens book club, plymouth. Celestial bodies by jokha alharthi wednesday, march 11, 2020 at bank suey, hamtramck, mi. Communitydriven monthly subscription box and companion podcast featuring feminist books and womanowned businesses. In our house, were raising feminist girls and boys. The abundance of book sculpture ive seen online lately is staggering, however it was refreshing to discover the work of ukbased bronia sawyer who colors, folds, and rolls the pages of books to create these bird and flowerlike plumes of color. Feminist book club planned parenthood of tennessee and.

New biography paints picture of betty ford as feminist. Feminist book club let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons. The book club of detroit, co scarab club, 217 farnsworth st. Liebler on the unique, daring, and diverse world of motor city poetry and literature over the past century. Mention the book club when you buy the book from us and well give you a 15% discount. Feminist scifi bookclub two dollar radio headquarters. We read and discussed eloquent rage by brittney cooper, with over 500 people joining every week to chat about intersectional feminism, feminist theology, the power of black female friendship, and more. The womens city club is a womens club located at 2110 park avenue in downtown detroit, michigan, within the park avenue historic district. Taking place at eastern markets shed 5, the festival is organized by the book club of detroit and last year featured a number of local authors available to chat about their work and sign copies. Nov 06, 2015 last week there were a few emails about julian of norwich, a woman who one of my fellow book clubbers likes to call the original heretical feminist. Detroit feminist book club join the detroit feminist book club for pointed discussions around the topics of feminism, classism and racism. What if you have everything you need and the rest is grace.

Betty ford, michigans only first lady, was a feisty feminist. The wccw is reevaluating its programming procedure, schedule, and. Well be inspired by themes and elements of the books our panelist authors bring, plus active audience involvement. Into the go slow is a novel about a family in detroit in the aftermath of the black power movement. The book club of detroit is a nonprofit association of detroit area bibliophiles.

We also publish a newsletter called speaking of books and a membership directory, both of which are delivered to. Join keshet and moishe kavod house for an intersectional feminist book club. It was listed on the national register of historic places and designated a michigan state historic site in 1979. The book club of detroit is a member of the prestigious fellowship of american bibliophilic societies fabs, which comprises book clubs around the united states. Feminist reading group will not meet during winter quarter at the womens center for creative work, and well keep you updated about whether well return in spring, perhaps with a new format. If you are one of the winners, we will read the book on our own, then come together virtually in a few weeks to discuss it. Oprahs next book club pick, feminist dystopian novels, and more. Related posts reflecting on the power of spirituality in dream like jesus. As an organization focusing on reproductive health through healthcare, sexuality education, and advocacy we felt it was important to develop additional ways to engage our community of supporters in conversation.

Jun 26, 2014 in a joint meeting with the detroit drunken historical society, we enjoyed a presentation by melba joyce boyd and m. The book club of detroit is a nonprofit association of detroitarea bibliophiles. Then again, im from detroit and our public schools are over 90% black. During these challenging days of social distancing, we invite you to read something other than the news and to come together virtually to discuss books, writing, and telling jewish stories. Its everything our culture is grappling with right now, at least many of the things about race and class, about the economy, immigration, the dangers of us versus them mentality, said oprah in her announcement on cbs this morning. Find over 251 womens bookclub groups with 64506 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. By the time the bloodshed, burning and looting ended after five days, 43 people were dead, 342 injured. Feminist book club is so much more than a subscription box, though. Jwa and jewishlive have arranged book talks with authors on zoom. A fundamental concept underlying feminism is that women are an oppressed group, a reality that feminism seeks to highlight and fight against. A tale of two islands by hazel carby parts 1, 2, and 4 no more free books available.

Read toni morrisons the bluest eye, read sula, read song of solomon. Im very excited to announce that the feminist book club the fbc will be meeting every month in the shakespeare and company bookshop, as of the 16th september. Eventbrite book suey presents feminist book club december selection. Jul 26, 2017 when detroit police raided an afterhours night club at 12th and clairmount on july 23, 1967, a riot broke out. We read it exhaustively and then, over wine and lunch yes, we have priorities, we discuss. This blog post is all about the feminist books i read and loved in 2016 the books i think you should read too. Join jennifer blemur and corey greer for the inaugural meeting of solid state books first feminist book club reading bad feminist by roxane gay. See more ideas about craft night, feminist books and firefly art. Historian thomas sugrue wrote a book in 1996, in which he described a deep and seething anger growing in detroits black community more than a decade before the rebellion. Under 200 club featuring short books feminist book group. Before 1967, black nationalism was taking root in detroit wdet.

Sep 10, 2018 new biography paints picture of betty ford as feminist, trailblazer. Purchase a current book club title from us and receive 15% off. The book club of detroit is a nonprofit association of detroit area bibliophiles who assemble periodically for the purpose of stimulating a mutual interest in books, manuscripts, and prints, specifically those aspects concerned with collecting, bibliography, design, production, conservation, and preparation. Join us to celebrate feminist authors of fiction and nonfiction, from escapist beach reads to big ideas. Lawrence technological university university technology and learning center gallery 2 west ten mile road southfield, mi 480751058. I know its hard to choose, but vote here for which book you want to read first as part of our new feminist book club, lets read about feminism. Little feminist helps us make sure our books reflect the world around them. Native tongue by suzette elgin wednesday, december 11, 2019 at bank suey, hamtramck, mi. Even hollywood stars were reclaiming the word feminism, and it was fantastic to see a heightened awareness of womens. Mark your calendars for the book club of detroits membersonly viewing of a rare book exhibit on loan from the remnant trust at lawrence technological university. Feb 06, 2020 we match the views as close as we can.

Her straightforward approach to life was, at the time. Book 6 professional development book club city of detroit. Did you know you can get just the book of the mont. It got me thinking about women, writing and how much the world has changed since she was born in 1882. My boys really enjoy receiving their own special box each month. Book club will meet on the second floor in literati coffee and lasts for about an hour and a half.

The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. From the 1940s to the 1960s detroits industrial wealth embellished the citys educational and cultural institutions. If you want to take emma watsons lead and start your own feminist book club in 2016, there is no shortage of. Another place to look for book clubs in your city is the local library. Bad feminist became an instant classic thanks to roxane gays astute and witty essays on gender, sexuality, and race the. Ann arbor feminist book club 11 a2 feminists the bar brothers also read. A little while ago, some time in the last three months, a thought came to me that has hounded me, haunted me, sometimes mocked me. One of my personal goals is to read at least one feminist book a month. Join the detroit feminist book club for pointed discussions around the topics of feminism, classism and racism. Book club 2018 official trailer paramount pictures. Maybe make it into a charity stream for a noble cause that pays attention to gender specific male. Looking for feminist organizations in washington, d.

The winning book will be announced monday, august 3rd. Its less about the products and more about the connections to one another through our feminist values, building on triedandtrue practices used throughout feminist history and translating them to the modern, online world. I also thought it would be fun to have a mini book club. Audre lorde reminds us that caring for oneself isnt selfish, its an act of political warfare. Literati bookstore is an independent, general interest bookstore in downtown ann arbor, michigan. It was so great to chat with the many readers who showed up for our feminist book club hosted entirely on instagram live. Books are chosen the month prior and feature authors of diverse identities including race, class, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity. Oprah has announced imbolo mbues debut novel, behold the dreamers, as the next pick for her book club. Wade, along with other centers in california, utah, iowa, massachusetts and florida, as part of the national womens health movement. The literati book club is a general book club that discusses a range of genres. Feminist scifi bookclub two dollar radio hq newsletter.

I have been trying to come up with a way to write about my job over the past year, and when i read this particular meditation email, it struck me as the perfect framework. Little feminist creates a beautiful space for reading and empowerment. We alternate between current fiction and nonfiction, sometimes poetry. Detroit feminist book club sponsored by best book clubs in detroit from calm to hardcore discussions, book clubs in the detroit area are as varied as their readers. Copies of books will be available at the corresponding library location one month prior to each discussion. These stores and festivals are sure to please and amaze any book lovers. The podcast features interviews with feminist authors, conversations with feminist readers, and readings from contemporary feminist works. Members meet virtually so you can join the discussion from anywhere. I hope that they make you as proud to be a feminist as they have me.

Here are books to read if you want to have the best feminist book club ever or one thats at least on par with the fabulousness that is emma watsons book club. Thanks for joining us for the second edition of persist. Language books is an independent, lgbt and feministidentified. Hamtramck readers resist, a book club organized by planned.

A feminist book club is dedicated to reading thoughtprovoking works that challenge our assumptions about what it means to be a feminist in the modern era. Regardless of your teachers, assign this book to yourself. A feminist speculative fiction book club speculative fiction science fiction, fantasy, horror has always been a vehicle for writers to explore identity, social inequality, the. The 1967 detroit riots were among the most violent and destructive riots in u. So what better moment to share with you the origins of the fbc and how you can become a part of it. While your closest branch might offer a book club, it could also be worth checking out all the events. Dec 31, 2014 finally, in 2014, the word feminism was more important than ever before. Book club discussion days will be the last saturday of each month. Subscribe to keep up on all the latest events, specials, and bookclub news. Book club groups in detroit heres a look at some book club groups near detroit. Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social justice for women. In 1998, when detroit was in decline, and today, 2020, a thriving area featuring 2 stadiums and many theaters, with a man selling hot dogs on the corner.

The year 2017 saw the first annual detroit festival of books, and it will return in 2018 on sunday, july 15th. A tale of two islands by hazel carby parts 3 and 5 no more free books available. A club where the jewish women in detroit can get together every month, have fun, and raise money for local charities. Cratherns book, in detroit courage was the fashion, recognized the pioneering role. Welcome to a monthly feminist book club with a difference. Once or twice per quarter, we choose a title, either a new one or an old favorite.

An office survival manual for a sexist workplace is a hilarious new guide to pushing back against stereotypes and microaggressions at the office. We are thrilled to be the 2019 publishers weekly bookstore of the year. Join feminist, gender, and sexuality studies for a monthly book club fall 2018 at buffalo street books in the dewitt mall, 215 n. The quintessential text of second wave feminism, friedans 1963 book became one of the original pieces of feminist theory to become a mainstream hit. Feminist book club mission statement our mission is to provide a support network for people who identify as feminists to learn about and discuss feminism and assist each other to apply helpful feminist ideas gleaned from research and discussion to our own lives.