Radical self-care: Audre Lorde's call for intersectionality.
A Burst of Light is a powerful collection of essays by Audre Lorde that resonates with contemporary social justice warriors. Lorde's writing tackles the intersections of race, cancer, intersectionality, parenthood, and injustice, calling for a radical politics of intersectionality. Her message of caring for oneself as an act of political warfare is particularly inspiring, and her thoughts on Black women and LGBTQ+ communities organizing, as well as her insights on erotic pleasure, continue to be relevant today. This book is recommended for readers looking to expand their understanding of anti-oppression and resistance through the lens of intersectionality.
100 years of landmark ACLU cases.
"Fight of the Century" is a compelling anthology that brings together some of the greatest living writers and their personal takes on a century's worth of landmark civil liberties cases. Written by Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in partnership with the ACLU, this book is perfect for history buffs and those passionate about civil rights and social justice issues. The essays are crafted in a way that educates and entertains, making them accessible to a broad readership. The focus on each of the famous and not so famous cases is unique and offers readers an opportunity to understand how each has influenced modern society.