Chelmsford Public Library

An abolitionist's handbook, 12 steps to changing yourself and the world, Patrisse Cullors

eng

Includes bibliographical references

no index present

non fiction

An abolitionist's handbook

bibliography

1250430912

Patrisse Cullors

12 steps to changing yourself and the world

"In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK, Cullors charts a framework for how everyday activists can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives and real-life anecdotes from Cullors AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK offers a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to how to be a modern-day abolitionist. Cullors asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK readers will learn how to: - have courageous conversations - move away from reaction and towards response - take care of oneself while fighting for others - turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action - expand one's imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to experiment - make justice joyful - practice active forgiveness - make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health - practice non-harm and cultivate compassion - organize local and national governments to work towards abolition - move away from cancel culture AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing"--, Provided by publisher

Courageous conversations -- Respond vs. react -- Nothing is fixed -- Say yes to imagination -- Forgive actively, not passively -- Allow yourself to feel -- Commit to not harming or abusing others -- Practice accountability -- Embrace non-reformist reform -- Build community -- Value interpersonal relationships -- Fight the U.S. State rather than make it stronger