Colonialism

[close] Radical Reading is a new GR bookclub group dedicated to nonfiction books on various topics from a progressive, liberating, anti-racist, feminist and queer perspective. We have buddy reads and an active discussion board, where we talk about the books we read, exchange ideas or just have fun. Our goal is to engage in lively, productive and respectful conversations to expand our horizon and become an advocate/activist for positive societal change. The range of nonfiction books we read and discuss is wide, covering genres such as history, economy, art, sociology or politics. Our group is still new and thus a work in progress, however we gladly welcome new members! Please read the guidelines for a membership request. Guidelines for requesting membership 1) Prospective members must have an active public profile; a request from an inactive and non-public profile is rejected 2) We have mandatory questions you must answer when you apply 3) Authors are welcome; however self-promotion is not allowed 4) We may reject an application if we feel that the person is not joining in good faith, e.g. just here to provoke, troll or spread hateful content; or for the reasons stated under 1) and 2)

[close] Books from and on LGBTIQAP+ forcibly displaced peoples, as part of Manaya Pride Program's (MPP) 'elevating the voices.' Manaya is Sanskrit for Celebration and To Celebrate. We believe in witnessing, acknowledging, giving recognition to, supporting and celebrating the lived/living experiences of LGBTIQAP+ forcibly displaced peoples living on the unceded lands of First Nation's People in so called Australia including refugees and asylum seekers

[close] Starting new book - Inflamed - 6 April 2022, 7:15 CST, and successive Wednesdays in April via Zoom. Join us for an analysis of history and power blended with an analysis and understanding of biology, biomes, exosomes and how it all responds. Read more about it on "currently reading" shelf. Reading with others to develop the skills for living, dying, and navigating healthcare. Virtual meetings throughout the year. We are engaging in collective reckoning, bringing together to understand. Acknowledge and honor our stories with respect and compassion. Click Join Group and ask permission to join the group. A group administrator will get an email from Goodreads and approve your membership. You will be notified via email of books, meeting details, zoom rooms, etc.

[close] A group to recommend and discuss the merits of books both fictional and non-fictional, written in English or translated into English, set in the British Mandate of Palestine from 1922-1948. The posts can also include WW1 books set in Sinai and Palestine, the period of military occupation from 1918 to 1920 and the period of civil administration from 1920 to 1922