# Event Details - **Event Name**: In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a teach in and Pr*son letter writing workshop on Black August, abolition and trans activism led by the Black Trans Travel FundAbout this EventThe Free Black Women's Library is a literary hub, reading room, Black Feminist archive, and community care space that features a free store, period pantry, backyard garden, reading club, weekly book swap, and a wide array of free public programs, as well as a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women and Black nonbinary authors.This social art project was created by artist and cultural worker OlaRonke Akinmowo in 2015, and is funded by merchandise sales and direct donations.Sustain her work by becoming a monthly patron at ❤️Join us for a teach-in and Pr*son letter writing workshop on Black August, abolition and trans activism led by the Black Trans Travel Fund, Arm The Dollz, F2L Network (Fund The Inside), Black Trans Media, Reuniting Of African Descendants (R.O.A.D.), and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project!!! We will Introduce the origins of Black August and review the four tenants - Study, Fast, Train, Fight. Highlight Trans History Month's Abolitionist roots and bridge connections between Black liberation, trans liberation, and abolition.Review excerpts from To the Ones Who Can Fly: A Message from the Whirlwind, which aims to foster a culture of Black revolutionary learning, healing, and movement building that advances the liberation of the most marginalizedWrite letters to our our incacerated trans siblings via a workshop led by F2L NetworkWe will have a book giveaway and refreshements will be served. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5da11f70-9f70-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w592-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/in-solidarity-a-teach-in-on-black-august-abolition-and-trans-activism/100001996427470306 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room - **lat**: 40.6901279 - **long**: -73.93967959999999 - **full address**: The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room, 226 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/276adbae5dd6f05e255d9df1ac6bc3ac5e367168bc1f99ebd7710dfc52963057-rimg-w1090-h1032-dc989898-gmir.jpg?v=1786088686 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism being held? - **A:** In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Free Black Women's Library Reading Room, 226 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism? - **A:** In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism is organized by The Free Black Women's Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In Solidarity/ A Teach In on Black August, Abolition & Trans Activism is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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