Alicia Garza: On Building Transformative Movements

Published: Feb. 24, 2022, 7 a.m.

As one\u202fof\u202fthe\u202fcountry\u2019s leading organizers, Principal at Black Futures Lab, and a co-creator\u202fof\u202f#BlackLivesMatter, Alicia Garza's work has helped shape the discourse on movements and empowerment for more than a decade. \n\nIn this episode, performer, social worker, and activist Honey Mahogany talks with Alicia about her life, her work, and her latest book, The Purpose of Power.\n\nThis episode was recorded during a live online event on October 20th, 2021. A transcript is available at ciispod.com.\n\nMany of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. We hope that each episode provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection and growth. \n\nIf you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing:\n\nsuicidepreventionlifeline.org\n\nsfsuicide.org\n\nciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics