Intelligence Squared How We Can Win: Kimberly Jones and Alvin Hall in conversation
Feb 1, 2022
Kimberly Jones, an author and activist known for her work on civil rights and systemic racism, engages in a powerful conversation with Alvin Hall, a financial educator and broadcaster. They discuss the significant economic struggles faced by Black communities and the historical context behind these issues. Jones shares insights from her viral speech and book on fostering community solidarity and activism. They explore personal narratives and the transformative power of grassroots movements in the quest for equity, emphasizing the importance of joy and resilience in advocacy.
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Man on the Street Interviews
- Kimberly Jones was asked to do "man on the street" interviews during protests following George Floyd's murder.
- She noticed a disconnect between upwardly mobile Black people cleaning up downtown and marginalized Black people in her own community.
Lula Jones, AI Pioneer
- Kimberly Jones' mother, Lula Jones, was a pioneer in AI, programming robots that delivered mail in the Sears Tower in 1976.
- Lula was also an activist and community advocate.
Learning from Elders
- Kimberly Jones learned from elders like Reverend Willie T. Barrow, whose words she later used in her viral video.
- Mrs. Carolyn Lumpkin, Jones' teacher, recognized her oratory skills and entered her into competitions.
