We reflect on the role of art and cultural strategy in movement building, and how imagining creative processes outside the dominant narratives supports intersectional and vibrant social justice movements, which allow us to be free! The absence of headlines in mainstream media about violence against trans people, as well as their lived experiences, has challenged both Micah and Kemi to follow in the footsteps of their trailblazing elders, who remind us of our transcendent power and brilliance as Black, Indigenous, Queer, trans + gender non-conforming people. They have learned how to integrate a model of collaborative and solidarity practice, which honors the lives of our trans and Queer family. We will also learn about the Trans Day of Resilience, hosted by , and how you can support the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation with two incredible artists working with folks on the ground. Artwork by  of

Queer Freedom and Trans Delight

According to , the organizer’s job is to create a space where people can begin to actually envision what they want to see, then create the experiences where people begin to win. The continued closures of our public schools and high-stakes testing illustrate the institutionalized racism that is embedded in our educational system. Jitu reflects on his work as National Director of  (J4J), which defends public education against school closings, turnarounds, phase-outs, and charter expansion. To combat institutionalized racism present in public schools, J4J has begun organizing campaigns at the local and federal level for sustainable community schools, calling for 25,000 by 2025.

The Sabotage of Black Education

Today, 98% of farmland in the entire United States is white-owned. That is the lowest it has been in history. What does this mean for communities of color now?&nbsp; We talk to  of , which heals ancestral wounds and works to end racism and injustice in the food system. Much of the formerly owned Black and brown land was stolen, and is still owned by the descendants of white families. Soul Fire teaches BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) folks how to farm and reconnect with the earth and their ancestors.&nbsp; Leah provides powerful insights on how we can decolonize the land and our minds. From land reparations to acknowledging social disparities to access to culturally appropriate food, she takes us on a journey of healing.&nbsp; Please listen to this critical episode and check out how to get involved. Learn more about their  here. And check out Leah’s book, , a love song for the earth and her peoples.

Decolonizing the Land, Liberating the Farmer

Published in 2016 and now in its fifth printing, the book WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!: Twenty-First-Century Social Movements and the Activists That Are Transforming Our World, nurtured a passion for social change in a generation of activists. 
In each episode, author Greg Jobin-Leeds elicits dramatic stories and asks: What are the biggest mistakes that those in solidarity make? How do we get out of this mess? What we can do? and shows us how those who are not on the frontlines can be in solidarity with the incredible artists, activists and organizers who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for all of our liberation.

When We Fight, We Win!

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