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Catalyzing worker co-ops & the solidarity economy

Immigrant Justice

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June 12, 2023

Recommendations for Practicing Language Justice

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Suggestions from two long time translators for practicing language justice.

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May 22, 2023

A GreenStar For All

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How a 50 year old food co-op in Ithaca practices diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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May 19, 2022

Rotating Savings and Credit Associations

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A Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA) is a group of individuals who act as an alternative financial institution. Each person contributes money towards a common fund, and the funds rotate through members at regular intervals. The member who borrows the funds will eventually repay their portion back into the association so the next member can withdraw their share.

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December 27, 2021

Understory: Worker-Led Restaurant

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Ebony Gustave interviews Florencio Esquivel of Understory restaurant

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October 25, 2021

Organizing for Food Justice in a Texas Food Desert

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How food several Dallas food justice organizations joined together to bring healthy food to the city's several food deserts.

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June 21, 2021

The Banker Ladies

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The Banker Ladies tells the stories of Ginelle, Aisha and Mabinty, three Black women in Toronto creating diverse financial services for their communities through Rotating Saving and Credit Associations (ROSCAs).

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July 13, 2020

Advancing Latina Economic Empowerment for the Benefit of All

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The LIFT Economy podcast interviews Claudia Arroyo of Prospera about how that organization works to empower Latina women through small business and cooperative values.