Asha Ransby-Sporn

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an African American Studies professor and author, joins Asha Ransby-Sporn, a Chicago-based organizer and columnist, to discuss the implications of the 2020 protests following George Floyd's death. They analyze the shift from mass mobilization to political stagnation, emphasizing the need for sustained activism and accountability within Black movements. The conversation explores the evolution of Black Lives Matter, the influence of philanthropy on activism, and the challenges posed by partisan politics, calling for a more integrated approach to social and economic justice.

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, a Princeton professor and co-founder of Hammer and Hope, and Asha Ransby-Sporn, a Chicago organizer and co-founder of Black Youth Project 100, dive deep into the transformative summer of 2020. They explore the irony of mass protests leading to rising far-right politics and the urgent need for strategic grassroots activism. The conversation emphasizes learning from past movements, addressing political disillusionment, and the crucial role of philanthropy in supporting meaningful change for Black communities.