Live From The HIBT Summit: Rashad Robinson

How I Built This · 26 Aug 2021 · 25m

What this episode covers

Rashad Robinson, president of the racial justice organization Color of Change, discusses the strategic architecture of activism, emphasizing the need to build infrastructure that creates power rather than just visibility. He explains how the organization measures impact by distinguishing between 'presence' and 'power,' focusing on systemic changes like shifting Democratic party norms on private prison donations. Robinson also reflects on the importance of 'Black joy' as a source of resilience and the necessity of hope rooted in historical legacy to sustain long-term social movements.

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