Marianna Pavlovskaya

Maliha Safri, a professor of economics, joins fellow scholars Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy, and Craig Borowiak to discuss their co-authored work on solidarity cities. They highlight how cooperative networks in urban settings challenge racial capitalism and foster social justice. Topics include the significance of mutual support systems like worker cooperatives and credit unions, and how grassroots initiatives transform communities. The discussion reveals the urgent need for alternative economic frameworks to address unmet needs and enhance community resilience.

Maliha Safri, an economics professor, joins Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy, and Craig Borowiak to discuss their co-authored book on solidarity economies. They explore how cooperative networks in American cities provide essential services like food security and affordable housing. Their conversation highlights the role of grassroots movements in challenging racial capitalism and fostering democratic, inclusive policymaking. They also touch on community gardens, credit unions, and the importance of collective action in creating social and economic justice.

Maliha Safri, a Professor of economics, joins Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy, and Craig Borowiak to discuss their book on solidarity cities. They explore the transformative power of cooperative networks in challenging racial capitalism. The conversation highlights diverse initiatives like community gardens and cooperatives that foster social and economic justice. They emphasize counter-mapping as a tool for advocacy and share how these local movements can address unmet needs while building community resilience against systemic divides.