December 2026: Rooted by Brea Baker | Land Justice Discussion

Dock C. Bracy Center
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Meeting Date: Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Explore the legacy of land theft and the movement for Black land ownership. December RFU session.

Three people stand in a field, black and white with green overlay. Text: "Rooted: The American legacy of land theft..." by Brea Baker. — Book Cover: Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership

Book Details

Full Title: Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership
Author: Brea Baker
Publisher: One World
Year Published: 2024
Page Count: 320 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0593447376
WorldCat Listing: View on worldcat.org

Synopsis

Brea Baker explores the impact of violent displacement and land theft on racial wealth gaps in the U.S.. Tracing her family history, she argues that justice stems from reclaiming the roots of the earth, serving as a call for returning equity to a dispossessed people.

About the Author

Brea Baker is a writer and activist who served as a national organizer for the 2017 Women’s March.

Website: breabaker.com
Social Media: Twitter/X @Brea_Baker

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