Noname’s Book Club is Shaping Up to be One of the Best Things of 2020

I am 2000 and late on the news, but it was a few days ago when I learned of The Book Club created and organized by Chicago rapper Noname. Initially started last year, I came across a tweet of hers on twitter when looking for some type of escapism from the horror of death, fire and military action by the U.S. in the Middle East. The tweet I stumbled upon links to the Patreon of said book club and when I read on, I learned that it aims to become an online/IRL community dedicated to uplifting POC voices. Two authors of color will be highlighted each month by the club to be read and discussed along with local meetups in select cities. Imagine the smile on my face poking around on their website and the social media seeing so many Black and Brown folks with reading material, with smiles and most of all–gathered together.

The website mentions that currently there are 6 local chapters with plans for continuous growth. It really interests me as I, like so many of you on the internet, am apart of so many types of clubs, groups, channels all of varying interests and association. Even when I pull up all the ones that are just geared for literature, or books, these are still many folks I never see in person. Online communities are great, don’t get me wrong. I love my folks all-over, however this promise of being able to have both: the online community and the in-person meetups to discuss the monthly picks in a safe and supportive environment? I’m sold and eager to hear more. And to clar…