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Abolitionist Intimacies by El Jones

The Toronto launch of Abolitionist Intimacies took place in 1RG (1 Roof Garden Lane) with Another Story Bookshop, featuring author El Jones in conversation with Desmond Cole and Beverly Bain and with a poetry reading by Kyon Ferrill. Photography credit to Hamzah Amin.

  • Stacks of books with dark blue covers featuring colorful floral designs arranged on a wooden surface.
  • Stacked books on wooden surface, including "My Good, the Sun" by Samira Alwara with a yellow sun and bird illustration on pale cover.
  • Person speaking at microphone in modern gallery space with plants and geometric wall art in background.
  • Two people sit on a white bar stool in a modern kitchen during a community gathering with multiple attendees seated around them.
  • Person with long dark hair speaking at a microphone while holding a document in an indoor venue with white walls.
  • Person speaking at microphone wearing glasses and black top, holding papers, standing indoors with white chair and plant visible.
  • Person speaking into microphone during panel discussion in studio setting with professional lighting equipment.
  • Person speaking into microphone during panel discussion in modern venue with studio lighting and potted plants.
  • Two people sitting indoors against a colorful striped wall background, one wearing a blue shirt and glasses.
  • A person in a black blazer sits with a notebook during a group discussion in a bright room with pink walls.
  • Person with gray hair sitting on white chair, holding smartphone to photograph potted plant in gallery space with diagonal light shadows.
  • People sitting on a gray couch in an indoor space, some wearing masks, with a textured wall and artwork visible in the background.
  • Two people sit on white chairs during a panel discussion, one holding a microphone wearing a blue shirt and glasses, the other in black listening.
  • Three people sit in white chairs during a panel discussion in a modern room with plants and pink walls. The person on the left holds a microphone while speaking.
  • Pink bookmark from Another World Bookshop surrounded by colorful books on a wooden surface.
  • Multiple colorful books stacked on a wooden surface, featuring pink and blue covers with bold typography and geometric designs.
  • Person speaking into microphone during panel discussion in modern gallery space with geometric wall art.
  • Person holding butterfly-patterned fabric at a table with books and materials in an indoor setting.
  • Group of people gathered in a white-walled room with pink accents, some standing and conversing while others sit on a couch in the foreground.
  • A person in a blue shirt hands a floral patterned item to someone holding a baby while others watch in an indoor setting.
  • A group of five people exchange butterfly-patterned gift bags indoors, smiling during what appears to be a casual gathering or event.
  • A group of five people gather indoors, smiling and engaging in conversation near a potted plant and window.
  • Four people posing together indoors, two wearing gingerbread-patterned cardigans, smiling at camera with holiday decorations visible.
  • Four people smile together indoors wearing matching butterfly-patterned cardigans over casual clothing, with a plant visible in the foreground.
  • Three people standing together in an indoor space, smiling at the camera. They are wearing casual clothing in neutral tones.
  • Two people embracing at a wooden table indoors, with striped wall and studio lighting visible in the background.
  • Person with dark curly hair signing a book at a table during what appears to be a public event or book signing.
  • Two people engage in conversation at a table in an art studio, with professional lighting equipment visible in the background.
  • Person with curly brown hair reading a book with a floral cover at a wooden table against a geometric striped background.
  • A person with long reddish-brown hair smiles while sitting at a table, wearing black clothing against a striped background.
  • Person with long reddish-brown hair smiling while holding a colorful device, with diagonal light and shadow stripes in background.
  • Person wearing a face mask seated at a wooden table, reviewing documents in front of a striped wall backdrop.
  • Person in tan long-sleeve shirt and black cap writing on notepad at wooden table with geometric background.
  • Person writing in a book with a teal pen while seated at a wooden table, wearing rings and a bracelet.
  • Person in yellow blazer and plaid shirt wearing a face mask sits at a wooden table in an office setting with colleagues standing in the background.
  • Person leaning over a wooden table signing a document while another person stands nearby.
  • Several people wearing face masks stand indoors near a potted plant, dressed in casual winter clothing.
  • A modern loft space with people seated on gray couches attending an event, with geometric wall art and industrial ceiling elements.
  • Modern interior space with gray seating arrangements, potted plants, and multiple people mingling throughout a bright, minimalist venue.
  • Person with red hair and glasses speaking to seated audience members in an indoor venue with plants and pendant lighting.
  • Two people having a conversation in front of a potted plant, one holding a cup and papers while wearing glasses.
  • Two people in professional black attire having a conversation in an office setting, one holding a document or folder.
  • Two people standing in an indoor space holding beverages and smiling during what appears to be a casual gathering or event.
  • Two people exchanging documents indoors. One person holds a small fluffy dog while conversing with another person holding papers.
  • A dark teal book titled "Abolitionist Intimacies" by El Jones lies on a white surface, featuring floral illustrations on its cover.
  • Person wearing blue turtleneck and black mask standing at table with stacks of colorful books in an indoor space.
  • A person in a tan turtleneck and black pants speaks at a microphone in a modern white room with architectural beams.
  • Person speaking at microphone in casual tan sweater and black cap, holding papers in minimalist indoor venue.
  • Person in tan sweater speaking at microphone in white gallery space with chairs and presentation screen visible.
  • Person wearing white cap and mask clapping during indoor gathering with seated audience in modern venue.
  • A group of people sitting on the floor in a modern white room during what appears to be a community gathering or event.
  • Person with long dark hair speaking at a microphone, wearing a black coat and white sneakers in a modern interior space.

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