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:
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have courageous conversations
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move away from reaction and towards response
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take care of oneself while fighting for others
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turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action
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expand one’s imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to
experiment
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make justice joyful
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practice active forgiveness
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make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health
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practice non-harm and cultivate compassion
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organize local and national governments to work towards abolition
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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.
