Our third story features Hank Herrera, former President and CEO of the Center for Popular Research, Education & Policy (C-PREP) and current co-op farmer at Dig Deep Farms. Hank discusses his extensive work in food justice and building community resilience, and the importance of overcoming both the structural barriers and internal barriers of fear, alienation, and hopelessness.

Interview 3: Hank's Cooperative Life Story

Our second story highlights Rani Croager, co-founder of Uptima Business Bootcamp, a network and multi-stakeholder educational cooperative dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with greater access to hands-on education, resources and community to create thriving businesses equipped for the “next economy.” Rani beautifully tells us her story and how it impacted her vision for the future of low-income communities and communities of color.

Interview 2: Rani's Cooperative Life Story

Our first story features an interview with Keba Konte from Red Bay Coffee, based in Oakland's Fruitvale district. Red Bay Coffee’s mission is “beautiful coffees, fair relations, and delicious living.” Keba talks about his vast experience as a food entrepreneur and how Red Bay Coffee impacts those with severe barriers to employment. This episode demonstrates just how possible and profitable real, good, change can be.

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