On this episode we examine the legacy of resilience in Central Brooklyn by reflecting on the history of organizing and movement building here and then by asking what is the present state of the Movement for Black Lives here in Central Brooklyn, New York and nationwide.
Joining us for this discussion are two organizers who have played an important role in shaping the legacy of social and political self-determination that Black Brooklyn is known for today:
Lumumba Bandele, Senior Community Organizer, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Ejeris Dixon, Founding Director, Vision Change Win
Segment 1: Histories Resilience in Central Brooklyn
While the fight for social change in Central Brooklyn has been city-wide and even national, it has often been anchored by what’s happening locally. We sit down with two organizers who have played a special role in shaping the legacy of social and political self-determination that Black Brooklyn is known for today.
Segment 2: How does Central Brooklyn connect to this movement moment?
In this present “movement moment” we ask: How has the legacy of Central Brooklyn organizing laid the groundwork for #BlackLivesMatter movements in Central Brooklyn, New York and nationwide?
Segment 3: “Tell ‘Em Why You Mad” Roundup