Through a series of three meetings held the second Friday of each summer month, provided by Hirsh Library, learn, unlearn, and be inspired to take actions through discussion of this book: Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination by
ISBN: 9780816678754
Between its founding in 1966 and its formal end in 1980, the Black Panther Party blazed a distinctive trail in American political culture. The Black Panthers are most often remembered for their revolutionary rhetoric and militant action. Here Alondra Nelson deftly recovers an indispensable but lesser-known aspect of the organization’s broader struggle for social justice: health care.
Discussion Dates
June 11th, noon to 1pm EST
- Discussing: Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2
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- Discussion questions (coming soon)
July 9th, noon to 1pm EST
- Discussing: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
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- Discussion questions (coming soon)
August 13th, noon to 1pm EST
- Discussing: Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and the Conclusion
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- Discussion questions (coming soon)
All meetings held virtually on Zoom and are not recorded.
Come to whichever sessions you wish. For example, you are welcome to join us in August, even if you did not in the previous months. You are also welcome to join us in June, even if you cannot in the following months.