August 2026 Book Discussion: We Refuse by Kellie Carter Jackson

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Meeting Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

A forceful history of Black resistance beyond nonviolence. Join us in August.

Silhouetted person wearing futuristic sunglasses on a circuit-patterned background. Text: "Ruha Benjamin, Race After Technology." — Book Cover: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance

Book Details

Full Title: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance
Author: Kellie Carter Jackson
Publisher: Basic Books
Year Published: 2024
Page Count: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1541602908
WorldCat Listing: View on worldcat.org

Synopsis

This book looks beyond the binary of nonviolence versus armed revolt, examining the broad range of Black resistance to white oppression, including tactics like work stoppages and the power of finding joy.

About the Author

Kellie Carter Jackson is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College.

Website: kelliecarterjackson.com
Social Media: Instagram @kcarterjackson

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