Seattle Now Author Ijeoma Oluo’s guide for everyday people trying to fight oppression
Jan 19, 2026
Ijeoma Oluo, a prominent author and activist focused on racial justice, discusses her latest book, Be a Revolution. She shares insights on balancing activism with personal life and advocates for recognizing privilege in allyship. Oluo connects environmental justice with racial issues, emphasizing the importance of collective creativity as resistance. She also explores the significance of small acts of care as forms of activism and urges listeners to embrace uncertainty while actively pursuing liberation.
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Carry Both Grief And Purpose
- Ijeoma Oluo describes living with grief, hope, and the need to continue caring despite overwhelm.
- She emphasizes honoring ancestors by fighting, loving, and building in everyday life.
Decide How To Live Long Term
- Decide how to live if oppressive systems persist and choose who to build with.
- Ask what steps move you toward your long-term vision instead of just trying to 'get through' time.
Move Toward A Clear Economic Vision
- Oluo warns against purity culture around capitalism and acknowledges unequal choices.
- She urges clarity about direction and moving toward a world with fairer labor and care.
