Our last readings got us into talking about building collective capacity to become better ̶a̶l̶l̶i̶e̶s̶ accomplices. We also briefly touched on the Black Panther Party’s programs (and formulation of revolutionary Self Care) which brought communities together to build this capacity, which naturally led us into Crimethinc’s Self-Care: Self as Other (2013).
In activist circles and elsewhere, it has become commonplace to speak of self-care, taking for granted that the meaning of this expression is self-evident. But “self” and “care” are not static or monolithic; nor is “health.” How has this discourse been colonized by capitalist values? How could we expand our notion of care to encompass a transformative practice?
Self-Care is available as screen single page view or as a printable imposed PDF. (also ink-lite print version)
As always, we meet at Camas Books and Infoshop, 2620 Quadra Street, on unceded Lekwungen Territory at 6:30pm on Sunday October 13th. Bring a tea and a notebook!