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Solidarity Cities as Alternatives to Capitalism

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

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Solidarity in Urban Activism

This chapter delves into the historical roots of the Iglesias Gardens created by activists in the 1980s, illustrating their fight against disinvestment and corporate encroachment in communities of color. It emphasizes the role of cooperative movements and grassroots activism in fostering resilience and empowerment amid the pressures of capitalism and gentrification. Additionally, the speakers propose 'counter mapping' as a tool for visualizing and resisting economic exclusion while advocating for the emergence of solidarity economies as alternatives to traditional capitalist structures.

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