Howard Zinn Book Fair 2023 - Building the Future in the Present

Building the Future in the Present: Lessons from Cooperation Jackson.

Howard Zinn Book Fair

San Francisco, CA

Sunday, December 3, 2024

This stimulating panel discussion brings together three pioneering figures in grassroots activism and community-centered economics. The dialogue focuses on the insights and experiences derived from Cooperation Jackson, an innovative endeavor to establish a solidarity economy in Jackson, Mississippi. The panelists explore themes related to decentralized community organizing, ecological sustainability, educational outreach, and how to reimagine economic structures beyond the conventional capitalist framework.

Panelists: Kali Akuno, Sacajawea Hall, Matt Meyer