About this Event
Hosted by a rotating cast of character.
One of the main features of imperial oppression is control over language. It tends to marginalize or erase anything outside of the standardized system it installed. Language is a culture keeper and a road opener. This book club, in the acknowledgment of that fact, is a post-colonial-futuristic-literary discussion portal to activate our imagination to “reworld” the world.
October's pick is Songs My Mother Taught Me by Saul Williams. Hosted by Laia. You can find the book here. Seats are limited.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Songs My Mother Taught Me is Williams’ clear-eyed exploration of the role of the artist in these times by answering the question: what radicalized you? He answers by examining how his role models―writers and artists, from Amiri Baraka to local musicians in Brazilian bars to Palestinian hip-hop heads―have responded to imperialist violence, oppression, and genocide. Riffing on Paul Robeson’s famous declaration, Williams builds a provocative case for why today’s artists cannot remain neutral in the face of injustice. “We need songs that crumble empires,” he writes, “films that teach, remind, and inspire, poems that would make a despot revoke your citizenship.”
Book Club to Remake the World meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, EXCEPT December, we'll be taking a break for the month.
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: Metered and free street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.
Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.
Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.
Communication: Staff on site speak English. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.
Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.
Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions
Event venue & nearby stays
The Shop at MATTER, 2114 Market Street, Denver, United States
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