ABOLITION SCHOOL

Following the legacy of grassroots community education like Septima Clark's citizenship schools, the Civil Rights Movement's freedom schools, abolition schools, and other instances of community political and alternative education spaces, we formulated a free abolition school for our community that focuses on group learning and praxis (putting what we learn into action). Why? Because we can't change the world until we understand the forces that are against us and actively struggle against them...together!

Abolition School is meant to be a deep learning space, available to anyone willing and ready to learn about abolition, organizing, movement building, and making change. We take inspiration from many organizations, past and present, providing political education and spaces for learning. Our vision for this initiative is to collectively question the world we live in, examine the roots of systems of oppression, and determine how we actively resist them and move toward a new world.

Abolition School spring 2026 FAQ:

Where will we meet? : On the first Thursdays of each month, we will meet virtually! Sign up to receive the meeting link through our “Contact Us” page and ensure to select “Abolition School” as your message’s subject title. On the last Thursdays of each month, we will meet at Eleanor’s bookstore (801 Boush Street, Unit B, Norfolk, VA 23510). Virtual attendance will remain an option for those unable to attend in person.

Is virtual attendance an option?: Yes! DM us on Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a meeting link. Ensure to select “Abolition School” as your message’s subject title.

When will we meet?: On the 2nd and last Thursdays of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Schedule for spring 2026:

Session 0: Date: January 29th

Theme: Orientation Day! Join us as we give you a preview of this semester as well create bingo cards that center around engaging in grassroots community efforts. You will also learn more about how to get a chance to win an HBB cotton hoodie (pictured below)

Meeting location: We will be meeting at Eleanor’s. Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link if you cannot make it in person.

Session 1: Dates: February 5th & 26th

Theme: Let’s Get Real About Abolition Part 2

Meeting location (Feb 5th): We will be meeting virtually this day.Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link.

Meeting location (Feb 256h): We will be meeting at Eleanor’s. Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link if you cannot make it in person.

Session 2: Dates: March 5th & 26th

Theme:TBD

Meeting location (March 5th): We will be meeting virtually this day.Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link.

Meeting location (March 26th): We will be meeting at Eleanor’s. Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link if you cannot make it in person.

Session 3: Dates: April 2nd & 30th

Theme: TBD

Meeting location (April 2nd): We will be meeting virtually this day.Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link.

Meeting location (April 30th): We will be meeting at Eleanor’s. Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link if you cannot make it in person.

Session 4: Date: May 7th

Theme: Wrap Up/ Final Projects

Meeting location (Dec 11th): We will be meeting virtually this day.Dm us through Instagram or use our “Contact Us” page to message us for a virtual meeting link.

To sign up for Abolition School spring 2026, click the “SIGN UP” button below and select “Abolition School” as your message’s subject title.