Jackson Rising: The Struggle for Economic Democracy and Black Self-Determination in Jackson, Mississippi
Matt Noyes
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This thread is for planning and updates on discussion of the second reading group book.
Matt Noyes Sun 1 Apr 2018 11:09PM
I think the book merits a full reading -- the effect of the various essays is cumulative; it is a multi-dimensional and very ambitious project that is well represented by the range of essays. That said, I will suggest chapters that can be skipped or skimmed because they are repetitive or not specific to Coop Jackson.
Matthew Cropp Sun 1 Apr 2018 11:18PM
Agree; I'm about half way in, and it's pretty fast reading that leans more journalistic/polemic than heavy theoretical.
Jeff Hardin Tue 3 Apr 2018 11:23AM
I got the book yesterday and would agree that it is a fast read.
Deleted account Fri 6 Apr 2018 12:24AM
No joke, i am getting an irl reading group going on this book in my town with the local DSA chapter and communalist group. Glad lots of people are paying attention to this Praxis. Kali Akuno is a genius
Jeff Hardin Sat 7 Apr 2018 2:08PM
This lengthy interview of Kali Akuno about the project is excellent. https://cooperationjackson.org/blog/2018/3/8/on-contact-with-chris-hedges-the-radical-transformation-of-jackson-mississippi
Matthew Yezuita Sat 7 Apr 2018 7:07PM
I am currently reading this book.
Michele Kipiel Mon 9 Apr 2018 5:18PM
When''s the deadline for the book? Thanks! :)
Matt Noyes Mon 9 Apr 2018 5:22PM
I am in transit to my new home in Colorado. I will post a poll before the end of the week about setting up an online meeting for our reading group.
Poll Created Wed 11 Apr 2018 3:55PM
Voice chat to discuss Jackson Rising Closed Tue 17 Apr 2018 3:02PM
Thanks everyone, we'll go with the time with the most people are available - 22 April, 8pm (20h) UTC. Feel free to join if you are available at that time.
Let's set up a voice call to discuss the book.
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Gabriela Avram · Sun 1 Apr 2018 11:02AM
I finally managed to download the book. Will start reading today. However, not sure how much time will I be able to dedicate to it, as I have to get back to work tomorrow. Will do my best!