Annie Powers

Annie Powers, an organizer with Union de Vecinos and scholar of landless people's movements, dives deep into historical and contemporary housing struggles. She shares insights on resilience among unhoused individuals, highlighting the importance of mutual aid during crises like COVID-19 and police sweeps. Powers reflects on the lessons from the 1932 Bonus March, emphasizing the need for solidarity in the face of systemic oppression. The conversation serves as a vital call to action for organizing around tenant rights and confronting the criminalization of homelessness.