Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program will run from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us in a celebration of the latest book in the Emergent Strategy series, Practicing New Worlds: Abolition and Emergent Strategies, on October 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the LOVE Building in Detroit! The event will feature a reading and conversation between author and AMC evangelist Andrea J. Ritchie, Sage Crump, Wes Taylor, and ill Weaver of the Complex Movements Collective, Diana Nucera (aka Mother Cyborg), Curtis Renée from Detroit Safety Team, and Michigan-based Palestinian filmmaker and organizer Ryah Aqel, as well as book sales signings, and lots of gorgeous cover-art inspired swag.
During this in-person book launch at the Allied Media Project’s new home at the LOVE Building, we’ll be leaning into AMP’s long legacy of moving in solidarity with Palestinians in the face of ongoing Israeli/ US-backed violence and colonialism.
Language Access: The majority of programming will be done in English. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available at the event. Seating nearest to the interpreters will be reserved for people using ASL. All presenters and speakers use microphones, and a mic runner will ensure the audience uses microphones while engaging as well.
Scent-Free Policy: The LOVE building is cleaned using scent-free cleaners, and scent-free soaps are available in each restroom. We ask that visitors refrain from using strongly scented products and perfumes that may trigger allergies, chemical-sensitive reactions, asthma, and more.
COVID-19 & Masks: LOVE Building guests are asked to wear a mask except when eating or drinking.
About the LOVE Building: The program will be held in the LOVE Building’s community room on the first floor of the building. There are no steps to enter, and the building has air conditioning. Gender neutral single stall, accessible restrooms are available on the first floor near the program room. Natural and LED lighting brighten the space. Visit LOVE Building’s website for more information.
Bus: The Grand River Bus #3 stops at Grand River & Hancock directly in front of the building. At this time this stop does not have a bus shelter.
Parking: 2 accessible parking spaces are available on the east side of the building, and 1 van accessible space is available on the west side. Non-accessible parking is also available on either side of the building. Please be careful not to disturb neighbors when parking along the side streets.
Seating: A mix of seating, including solid stacking chairs and upholstered seating, will be available. If at any time you need assistance finding the best seat for you, please alert an event staff person, who can assist. Some seating will be reserved as “priority seating” in sight of interpreters and near speakers. We will keep some easy-access spaces clear for people using wheelchairs.
Want to check out more Practicing New Worlds-related events, reviews and excerpts, cover-art-inspired merch, and more? Visit our PNW page here!