Jackson Rising: The Struggle for Economic Democracy and Black Self-Determination in Jackson, Mississippi

Great stuff, I'll get the ebook ASAP!

About a quarter of the way in at this point. Really impressed by the comprehensiveness of the vision being put forward, and enjoying learning more about the political economy dynamics of the US Deep South. I visited Jackson the week after Lumumba died as part of a trip doing African American credit union elder oral history interviews, and had hoped to connect with the movement then, but things were in such disarray in that moment that my connections were limited, so it's very interesting to get an update as to the progress made since!.

Well, my mic check drew six replies. Maybe not the right use of the Check tool? I assume people are on board and getting the book, starting to read. In a week or two I will post a time poll to see when we can meet online for our chat. In the meantime, please feel free to post thoughts, reflections, questions etc on social.coop with the hashtags #readinggroup and #jacksonrising

Hi everyone! I will be traveling to the US next week and busy with the Labor Notes conference and related activity so I will set up the time poll for our first chat about Jackson Rising in mid April. Any objections?

I think it would be better to get the time poll rolling sooner rather than later to allow folks time to get it on our calendars, so would prefer to launch it now. About half-way into the book at this point.

@mattnoyes can you get the schedule poll live soon? Would nearing the end of the book and would like to discuss while it's still somewhat fresh

Unfortunately, I have so many books to read all of a sudden. I will like to attend the meeting to get an understanding of the book, though. I'll take notes if I can make it!

Also, if anyone wants to write a summary in the wiki, I can guide you through how to set up an account (I don't think 0auth is set up yet).

I haven't read a word yet! I also have several books that I am in the middle of reading, and I'm feeling the pinch. I suggest that we prioritize selections from the book. There are 23 chapters, some denser than others. Are there 3-5 chapters that we can focus on? I may suggest some, based on my interests. I know I can read 3-5 chapters by mid-April. Or, maybe we want to divide the book? I would be willing to meet twice, focusing on different portions of the book, first, parts 1-3, and, second, parts 4-6. I think the material is worthwhile.

I'm also involved in organizing an in-person discussion of the book in Burlington one evening in May, if that'd be of interest?

In an interview with Kali Akuno, he recommends I think 2 chapters he says you should read if you can only read 2. One of them was chapter 1, the other I can't remember. I'd definitely recommend ch.1, it gives a very comprehensive overview of CJs plan. I think it was this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGcessn3pI&list=PLPJpiw1WYdTPGjIaNWPbOoOQnmaR5IQdc&index=7&t=0s