June  Book Club  Meeting:  Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

June Book Club Meeting: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Are you a Black Woman in Toronto wanting to meet new people and create new networks? Black Women Connect! a Toronto-based group

By The Black Women Network/Black Women Connect

Date and time

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Location

Zoom Online

zoom zoom Toronto, ON M1R 1S1 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

Are you a Black woman living in Toronto who is interested in meeting new people and building your network?

If so, Black Women Connect! Book Club may be perfect for you. This Toronto-based club focuses on celebrating Black literature, sisterhood, and reading. Our mission is to bring together Black women who enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction books by African-descended writers to have meaningful conversations, form connections, and socialize. Each month, we choose a book to use as the basis for discussing our experiences as Black women. Our club aims to inform, empower, inspire, and enrich the lives of our members through reading and connecting with each other. In addition to our book club, we also host special members-only brunches, retreats, thematic events, and other social events.

View all our events at - website: www.blackwomenconnect.ca


📚 Explore the Provocative World of "Chain-Gang All-Stars" in Our June Book Club Meeting


This June, join us for a compelling and thought-provoking discussion on "Chain-Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, a book that has garnered attention as a nominee for Best Science Fiction and Best Debut Novel in 2023.


About the Book:

"Chain-Gang All-Stars" is set in a dystopian future where the American private prison system has evolved into a grotesque spectacle of entertainment and exploitation. The novel focuses on Loretta Thurwar and Hamara "Hurricane Staxxx" Stacker, two top women gladiators fighting for their freedom in a system that mirrors the harsh realities of systemic racism and unchecked capitalism.


Why You Should Join:


  • Engrossing Narrative: Engage with a story that combines thrilling action with a deep examination of societal issues.
  • Powerful Themes: Delve into the exploration of systemic racism, mass incarceration, and the meaning of freedom in America.
  • Dynamic Characters: Analyze the complex relationship between Thurwar and Staxxx, set against the backdrop of a morally corrupt system.


Event Highlights:

  • In-Depth Discussion: Explore the novel's multifaceted characters and the ethical dilemmas they face.
  • Interactive Dialogue: Share your insights and perspectives on the novel’s portrayal of a dystopian society.
  • Community Connection: Connect with fellow book lovers in a supportive environment to discuss this potent and timely novel.


RSVP Today!

Confirm your participation now and prepare for an evening of rich conversation and community.


Contact us

All new members must RSVP and join our group on Facebook and bring a food or drink item to the book club meetings.


Email us at: bwcbookclub@outlook.com

website: www.blackwomenconnect.ca

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenconnect/

To join the Black Women Connect! Book Club on our website www.blackwomenconnect.ca

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Organized by

The Black Women Network/Black Women Connect is a Toronto-based Networking Organization that focuses on creating a platform for Black Women to build meaningful relationships, thrive in their careers,  while celebrating black culture, black literature through our Black Women Book Club and black Sisterhood.

Our Black Women in Leadership is a series of networking, speaker and learning events designed to encourage, support and inspire Black Women to succeed in the workplace. These events  benefit Black Women at all career levels from students to Executives interested personal connections enhancement, knowledge development, network expansion and career growth.

Our Black Women Connect Book Club mission is to bring Black Women together who love to read fiction and nonfiction books written by writers of African descent for meaningful conversations, connections and socialization. Each month we choose a book and use it as the foundation to discuss our own lives as black women – we, read, discuss, listen, reflect, renew, and yes, drink & eat! BWC purpose is to inform, empower, inspire, and enrich each member's life through the privilege of reading and connecting with each other.

Through our Sisters in the City events, we curate and plan events and activities geared towards making new friends and engaging in new experiences from wine tasting, art to dinner, movies and performances and everything in-between. These are a mixture of free and paid events.  

Join our group here:

To learn more visit: www.blackwomenconnect.ca

https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenconnect/

email: bwcbookclub @ outlook.com or