Joy James: The Architects of Abolitionism
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 Published On May 6, 2019

The Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice's Carceral State Reading Group presents, "The Architects of Abolitionism: George Jackson, Angela Davis, and the Deradicalization of Prison Struggles," a lecture and conversation with Joy James.

Joy James is the F.C. Oakley 3rd C. Professor at Williams College where she teaches in political science, humanities, africana studies, women and gender studies and American studies.

James's anthologies critiquing incarceration and policing include: The New Abolitionists, Imprisoned Intellectuals, The Angela Y. Davis Reader, States of Confinement, and Warfare in the American Homeland—all works that engage critical writings from the perspectives of social justice activists, human rights advocates, and revolutionary political prisoners. Co-editor of the 2016 Abolition Collective Elections Blog, James's most recent book is Seeking the Beloved Community. Author of "The Womb of Western Theory," she has completed draft monographs on "The Eclipse of the Revolutionary Era and Abolitionist Architects Angela Y. Davis and George Jackson" and "Fulcrum: The Captive Maternal Leverages Democracy."

Introductory Remarks by Sophie Kupetz and Kristen Maye and Q & A facilitated by Arya Serenity and Kristen Maye.

Monday, April 8, 2019
Brown University

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