We Are Still Here.
A freestyle book club for the convinced, the fed-up, the committed agents of change who are not done turning the world upside down.
We are living through an era, where the proponents of white supremacy are trying to take us all out- everyone occupying a marginalized body and everyone supporting us. But we are still here. We have not given up. We have not shut up. And we are still committed to our own learning and unlearning. In a world where its becoming harder to find one another and increasingly dangerous to stand for the human dignity of all, this can be a place where you are not controlled by the algorithm, but led by the love you possess for humanity.
The foundation for this book club begin with Im Still Here- the little book that lights a spark in its readers. Using compelling storytelling, Austin drags daily racial injustices into the light- illuminating the ways the status quo is keeping us from honoring the inherent human dignity of every body. If you are one the many readers who has decided that “doing nothing is no longer an option” this book club is for you.
May this be a place where we all experience the regenerative hope of social justice.
About the Club:
Curated Resources
A community newsletter will announce our theme and timeframe. And Austin provides a list of resources for diving deep into the theme. Resources may include essays, books, music, films, podcasts and more. You can freestyle your education by choosing which resources you are able to invest in as we go.
Reflection + Application
Paid members of the book club, will also receive an invitation to a virtual gathering with Austin at the close of each theme. This gathering will sometimes include a lecture, an open discussion, an interview or some other form of gathering to help us alchemize all the readings.
Those who become paid members, will receive resources for contemplation and application of what you’re learning as well. This may include reflection questions, a fun check list or other ways to begin implementing your learning into your daily life.
Virtual Learning
And finally, paid members have access to a group chat for processing what you are learning together. The chat is intended to be helpful and empowering- offering a space that is social but untouched by algorithms and founded on an ethic of care.