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Building Community to Sustain Liberation in Atlanta / Kamau Franklin

This Is Hell!

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Empowering Black Communities: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the impact of capital on Black communities in Atlanta, detailing grassroots responses to systemic issues like gentrification and over-policing. It highlights the role of community activists in fostering empowerment and resilience, while reflecting on the historical lessons of collective action against institutional injustices. The discussion also touches on the challenges of electoral politics versus grassroots organizing, urging listeners to engage with the ongoing fight for economic democracy and social justice.

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