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Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements
Charlene Carruthers
4.25 AVERAGE
270 reviews for:
Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements
Charlene Carruthers
4.25 AVERAGE
This is a book for organizers and political action-oriented people to mobilize. It is interesting to get this perspective and hear about a marginalized community. I liked the flow and pacing of this book and the inclusivity of this to not just the black community but other marginalized communities as well.
The way I kept forgetting this book wasn't written today but every single issue is still prevalent. History is repeating itself and it'd be ignorant of me to say I wasn't aware of this. Black people are being killed, black trans people are being killed. They matter. We need to change the powers in place.
Like the author said: this is not all the work that is needed. It is a guide to centering yourself and knowing when and how to step back and support those directly involved. We must all have a stake in the movement to bring about transformative change. But we must first recognize how one group's oppression is all of our communities oppression. A must read.
Like the author said: this is not all the work that is needed. It is a guide to centering yourself and knowing when and how to step back and support those directly involved. We must all have a stake in the movement to bring about transformative change. But we must first recognize how one group's oppression is all of our communities oppression. A must read.
inspiring
medium-paced
I really enjoyed reading this book that was historical, practical, hopeful, and honest. It embodies intersectionality in a way that is rare to see in movement building literature. I highly recommend it.
Excellent book which covers community organizing snd making mandates more inclusive/intersectional. Pushes you to define your own purpose within justice work. The information may not accessible for those new to this type of content, so build up to this one!
I loved the way Carruthers used her experience with BYP 100 to frame her vision and practice of movement organizing without letting it overpower her broader messages. This was easy to read and not too academic or "heady" which can be isolating, and inaccessibility tends to be my biggest criticism of movement work. Definitely worth a read.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Unapologetic was a necessary reflection on our individual stakes in the struggle to rethink what our future can look like. I appreciated reading the words of an experienced organizer, as someone who has always had an inclination toward freedom dreaming, but often felt powerless to act against the never ending wave of anti-Blackness. After reading this book, I am secure in the fact that getting rooted in who I am and what I have to fight for is the first step in connecting to the greater efforts of transforming our communities into places that are not only livable, but allow Black, Queer life to thrive.
I decided a while ago to not rate books I’m reading for my own educational purposes, but if I was going to rate this book I’d give it 5 stars.
this book is exactly what the title states, it’s a black, queer, feminist mandate for radical movements. very glad I picked this up and you should too!!
this book is exactly what the title states, it’s a black, queer, feminist mandate for radical movements. very glad I picked this up and you should too!!
challenging
hopeful
informative
tense
slow-paced
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
I sat on my review of this one for a long time because I wasn't really sure what to say about it, and I'm still not totally sure to be honest.
I think maybe I would've liked it more if the author had put even more of her personal story in the book? Maybe? It said a lot of great stuff, but it's also almost all stuff I've heard before. I did like the Chicago focus since I am now living in Chicago again. But otherwise I'm not sure what I'll take away from this one.
I think maybe I would've liked it more if the author had put even more of her personal story in the book? Maybe? It said a lot of great stuff, but it's also almost all stuff I've heard before. I did like the Chicago focus since I am now living in Chicago again. But otherwise I'm not sure what I'll take away from this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality