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SUMMARY:Radical Queer Reading Group: Assata (in person only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we read radical leftist texts with a focus on queer liberation\, anti-capitalism\, and anti-colonialism. For December 17th\, we’re reading Assata by Assata Shakur (Lawrence Hill Books\, November 1\, 1999\, paperback\, $19.99).\n  \nWe’ll meet on Wednesday\, December 17th at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division in room 210 of The LGBT Community Center in the West Village\, 7-8 PM.\n  \nCopies of Assata by Assata Shakur (Lawrence Hill Books\, November 1\, 1999\, paperback\, $19.99) are available to purchase at the Bureau. Purchase the book before December 17th and receive 15% off ($16.99 instead of $19.99). Just mention the Radical Queer Reading Group when you check out.\n  \nThank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us!\n  \nThis event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center\, 208 W. 13th St.\, NYC\, 10011. \nRSVP here \n(not required) \nVote on our January book here. \n​ \nStarting in January 2026\, the Radical Queer Reading Group will meet on the second Wednesday of every month: \n​January 14 \n​February 11 \n​March 11 \n… \n  \nThe Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD \nEven better: sign up to make a monthly tax-deductible donation to the Bureau! \nThank you for committing to sustaining this vital project! \n  \nAbout the organizers: \nIra Berkley and Elaina Rahrig are public defenders in New York City. They share a love of reading and are excited to have this space to discuss radical texts through a queer lens.
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LOCATION:Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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