Abolition for the people The movement for a future without policing & prisons

In the United States in 2021, many readers will acknowledge that policing and prisons are actively anti-Black, though some may struggle to describe what abolition looks like or possibly why it is necessary. Those readers will find that this collection provides answers to questions they have been asking. Expanding on the series published online by Medium in 2020, activist and athlete Kaepernick brings together 32 essays by scholars, community organizers, and family members of people killed by anti-Black policing, who write about their experiences and share their knowledge, providing a framework for readers to understand the reality of the carceral state. While the focus here is specifically on anti-Black violence, much attention also centers on state-sanctioned violence against Indigenous peoples and people of color. Each essay is accompanied by a reader's guide and resources, in hopes that the reader will take the time to internalize and contextualize their own experience within the text. An extensive list of source notes and a resource guide provide ample further reading and information. Relevant to all communities, this collection is certain to be an invaluable organizing tool, hopefully leading to widespread change. A must-purchase for all libraries.