Recs if you like By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land...
Indigenous and Native Literature
Emphasis on non-fiction, history, and resistance narratives from and about indigenous and native tribes of North and South America.
an effort to learn about the world
learning is endless, and far too many people are being oppressed and subjected to violence in this world. just a list of books that shed more light on various marginalized folk from all over the world :) any recs are welcome!
so called KKKanada day
many LOVE to claim that canada is a tolerant country, way less hateful than our southern neighbours of the united states. that couldn't be further from the truth. since the beginning of colonization of turtle island, white settlers have done everything in their power to destroy not only indigenous culture, but black and brown cultures as well. indigenous people are calling us not only to refuse to celebrate the holiday, but to decolonize our minds and do the work
non-fiction books about american politics๐ฆ ๐ฆ
books to read on 4th of july and beyond. politics/history/social issues, let me know if you have any suggestions!
Indigenous non-fiction
Indigenous non-fiction from Abya Yala|Turtle Island
How did we get here?
What I was taught does not explain the world as I am witnessing it. So I compiled this list as a personal curriculum for histories that are critical of empire and capitalism, and actually shows us how we got here.
The list is not comprehensive, but I hope it helps people identify the gaps in their own historical education!
Reading is political
Become radicalized
History repeats, and most of us need an education.
Includes classics on American history & contemporary looks at the many -ismโs that consume us. Some microhistories are also thrown in. See them as case studies.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to comment other titles!
Books I learned about on Democracy Now
https://www.democracynow.org I get such good recommendations from their show!
Broski Report Library
Supreme Leader has opened a new library for minions to peruse and keep up with all recs off the podcast ๐จ ๐จ
Pop Culture NonFiction
NonFiction books for those who are interested in what's happening in the world now (or at least, in the last decade) while also being super easy to read for those who don't usually jive with nonfiction.
Native American History Books
Books about Native American history - will be updated regularly as I come across new titles!
what to read between your podcasts.
true crime and true crime adjacent.
J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Winners
The J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize is an annual $10,000 award given to a book that exemplifies, "literary grace, a commitment to serious research and social concern." The prize is given by the Nieman Foundation and by the Columbia University School of Journalism.
