In a time when economic systems extract more than they build, cooperative models offer a powerful alternative. They are rooted in shared ownership, shared responsibility, and shared reward. That spirit is the foundation of Voices of Ujamaa, the new quarterly newsletter from Ujamaa Collective....
In this episode, comedian Josh Johnson critiques identity commodification, emphasizing the importance of civic participation over consumerism. Movements like "Blackout the System" encourage people to reclaim agency by shifting from consumers to citizens. This shift challenges capitalism’s impact on identity, urging unity and community power...
InflexionPoint Podcast Episode 89 features Burkinabé Leontine Osuagwu discussing community engagement and grassroots change in Burkina Faso. In the conversation we highlight the legacies of leaders Thomas Sankara and Ibrahim Traoré. Osuagwu emphasizes the importance of a "sovereign psyche" for transformational leadership, advocating cooperative economics...
Personal Empowerment + Community Engagement = Cooperative Economics A Conversation with Alana Griffin, Ambassador Ujamaa Collective InflexionPoint Podcast Series Hosted on The Transformation Network2025 Theme: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change Episode 86 Air Date: June 18, 2025 Alana Griffin Speaking on Cooperative Economics FULL PODCAST EPISODE In this episode...
In this episode we explore Personal Empowerment and Cooperative Economics through the lens of Ujamaa Collective, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The relationship between personal empowerment and cooperative economics is dynamic and mutually reinforcing. Both are essential for transforming individuals from passive participants in economic systems...
Empower Youth in Community Engagement. Denise Jones, Educational Consultant, discusses the vital role of youth participation in community engagement through the Power of YES: Youth Enrichment Services. The conversation emphasizes mentorship, leadership development, and building intergenerational solidarity. Denise aims to empower young people and enhance...
Antiracism fundamentally opposes white supremacy, which is a systemic issue sustaining racial hierarchies through laws and narratives. Historical evidence shows that each advance for antiracism triggers backlash, highlighting its threat to white supremacy. Embracing antiracism requires courage and a commitment to justice, fostering healing and...
In this episode we focus our attention on Dr. Robert Livingston, a social psychologist and leading expert on the science underlying bias and racism in organizations. Dr. Livingston is a practitioner whose passion is the application of social psychological theory and research to solving real-world...
The Empowered Woman: From Self-Discovery to Leadership A Self-Directed Coaching Course Created Just for You!In today’s fast-paced world, ever-changing world it’s easy for women to get caught up in a cycle of doing, giving, and surviving—without ever truly thriving. Many of us find ourselves stuck in...
Now Is the Time to Break Free from Monolithic ThinkingEach human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We...