Mariame Kaba

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.