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Black Authors Book Club
The Black Studies Collective Community Reading and Discussion Series
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July 7, 2026 at West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library: in Oakland, CA
1801 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
The West Oakland Branch Library is excited to announce that the Black Studies Collective is back! This series invites community members to reflect on how the ideas and traditions of Black Studies continue to shape our communities, histories, and everyday lives. For our second cohort, weâre reading The Black Antifascist Tradition: Fighting Back From Anti-Lynching to Abolition by Jeanelle K. Hope and Bill Mullen.Registration is open. Interested participants can sign up in person or by calling the branch. The Orientation will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 6-7:15 PM. The four-part discussion series will then continue on the first Tuesday of each month, July through October 2026, from 6:00â7:15 PM. The first section of readings will be distributed at orientation for discussion in July. In July, a limited number of books will be available for distribution, and anyone who has their own copy is welcome to join (you still need to register). Because this is a small, discussion-based group that builds on itself, participants are encouraged to attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions. Join us as we continue West Oaklandâs legacy of collective learning and cultural engagement, celebrating the ongoing importance of Black Studies as a living, community-centered tradition.Location: West Oakland Branch LibraryOrientation Date: June 2, 2026Monthly Meetings: First Tuesdays, JulyâOctober 2026 | 6:00â7:15 PM
Date:
July 7, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
7:15 PM
Event type:
Community
West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library is a straightforward neighborhood library in West Oakland, a short walk from DeFremery Park and the public pool. Inside, visitors find the usual mix of shelves for adults, teens, and kids, along with a noticeable African American collection and smaller Arabic and Spanish sections. There are graphic novels for different age ranges, toys set out for young children, and a small study room that people use for quiet work or tutoring. more...
