Mariame Kaba

Mariame Kaba, an abolitionist organizer and educator, dives into critical discussions on leadership and community dynamics. She explores the dangers of pedestalizing leaders and emphasizes the importance of accountability rooted in real relationships. Kaba addresses the complexities of cancel culture, the influence of romance on resistance work, and redefines hope as a practice of action. With insights on non-monogamy and building genuine community ties, she advocates for collective experiments and finding meaning through shared efforts.

Discussions on libraries as political spaces, resistance against right-wing attacks, importance of public institutions for marginalized communities, grassroots activism in libraries, collective action against injustices like the Palestine genocide, challenges librarians face in political activism, societal issues explored through historical events and title choices, and empowering community engagement in library governance.

Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes discuss their book Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care, exploring topics such as disappointment in organizing, the power of relationships in activism, empathy in COVID organizing, defunding and resource allocation, collective survival, and building structures based on interdependence.

Authors Andrea Ritchie, Mariame Kaba, and Melissa Gira Grant discuss the connection between social work, policing, and sex work. They explore the history of social work's association with policing and challenge the politics of deservingness within the field. The podcast also dives into the flaws of the current therapy system and emphasizes the importance of community healing and support.

Danielle Sered, author and restorative justice advocate, sujatha baliga, director of the Restorative Justice Project, and Mariame Kaba, prison abolitionist, discuss transformative ideas on justice. They explore how restorative practices can serve as an antidote to mass incarceration and everyday conflicts. The conversation highlights the emotional challenges faced by victims, the need for accountability, and how restorative approaches can foster communal healing. They challenge the traditional punitive system, advocating for a more inclusive and compassionate framework.