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Grassroots Community Organizing
Episode 29

Grassroots Community Organizing

The Counter-Narrative Show

November 1, 20251h 14m

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Show Notes

The Counter-Narrative show discussed grassroots community organizing with experts Namdi Lumumba, Dr. Kevin Daniels, and Dr. Johnny Bailey. Namdi Lumumba highlighted his work with the Ujima People's Progress Party and mutual aid efforts during COVID-19. Dr. Daniels emphasized the importance of faith leaders understanding and addressing community needs, citing historical figures like Richard Allen and Denmark Vesey. Dr. Bailey discussed the radicalism of past black movements and the need for political education. The conversation underscored the necessity of coalition building, allyship, and the role of faith in contemporary organizing efforts.

Topics

Grassroots organizingcommunity collaborationcoalition buildingfaith-based leadershipurban centerspolitical educationmutual aideconomic developmentreparationssocial justicetrauma healingBlack Lives MatterBlack PowergentrificationBaltimore.