Episode Details

This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Assata Richards about the rich history of African American cooperative economics. Drawing from Jessica Gordon Nembhard's groundbreaking book 'Collective Courage,' they explore how black communities have always practiced mutual aid and helpfulness, from plantation times to present day. The discussion covers everything from buying clubs to housing co-ops, examining how cooperative structures differ from traditional capitalism and why spiritual alignment matters in economic work. They also tackle class dynamics within co-ops, the importance of study circles over book clubs, and how exhaustion from pursuing others' dreams differs from exhaustion in service of your own mission. Plus, reactions to recent political theater and what it all means for community organizing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.