Building Power While the Lights Are Out: Disasters, Mutual Aid, and Dual Power Part 1

Sunday, 9 October 2022 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Promo Banner for book launch. Shows book cover of Building Power while the Lights are Out with a picture of a Black man handing out food cans to outstretched arms while a white man looks on. Accompanying text reads: Firestorms Books/Rebel Hearts Publishing—a conversation on disasters, mutual aid and building dual power.

Building Power While the Lights Are Out: Disasters, Mutual Aid, and Dual Power Part 1

While climate catastrophe escalates globally, mutual aid movements are interconnecting and building their power from below. Engaged in decentralised disaster relief, rooted in solidarity, and offering real-world systemic alternatives through dual power strategies, while meeting the survival needs of their communities.

Part one of a panel discussion to celebrate the book release of a new anthology called Building Power While the Lights Are Out: Disasters, Mutual Aid, and Dual Power, from Rebel Hearts Publishing.

Featuring:

editor Jimmy Dunson  (MADR)

and contributors:

Suncere Ali Shakur (formerly Common Ground Relief, now MADR)

Janet Kent (ROAR)

 

LISTEN TO PART 2
 

This audio was sourced with thanks from a webinar hosted by Firestorm collective.

 

Earth Matters #1369 was produced by Nicky Stott 

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Sunday 11:00am to 11:30am
Local and global environmental issues from grassroots, activist perspectives with a strong social justice focus. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

Presenter

Phil Evans, Bec Horridge, Eiddwen Jeffery, Judith Peppard & Jacob Gamble

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