Purpose of Power

Building on decades of behind the scenes work in Black-led organisations for social justice, Garza outlines the mission of identifying common goals to forge enduring and broadened relationships, and organising strategically to transform the dynamics of power—with a vision to secure the ability to shape every policy decision that impacts our lives.

I was most excited about chapter 15, 'Political Education and Common Sense,' on cultural hegemony and storytelling.

Ever wonder what a community organizer does? Why it might be valuable? How #blacklivesmatter formed, as a movement and a hashtag?
One insider's perspective on this broad movement, and how to build a coalition. Definitely gave me some food for thought on my own initiatives for community action.