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Bringing Informal Workers into Chicago’s Economy

“Long before the coronavirus outbreak shuttered businesses and locked down much of the US economy, and before the vulnerabilities within the economic system were laid bare by the pandemic, countless Chicagoans were living on the edge.” – Survival Economies: Black Informality in Chicago Informal workers have gained momentum in Chicago with the collaboration of Equity…Continue reading Bringing Informal Workers into Chicago’s Economy

Equity and Power in Durham Schools

“We want to be able to make interventions in that whenever possible; and we understand that we want power.” –Ociele Hawkins In Durham, North Carolina – a state with one of the lowest rates of union membership in the country – our comrades saw a breakthrough victory. On February 3, all public school workers…Continue reading Equity and Power in Durham Schools

Through the Night: Centering the Voices of Caregivers

“One voice will not get anything done.” Daniel Caldwell – caregiver and advocate On May 13, 2021, BOLD hosted Through the Night: Where’s the Safety Net? – a post-screening discussion of Through the Night. The film, directed by documentary filmmaker Loira Limbal and broadcast on PBS throughout the month of May, is a monumental…Continue reading Through the Night: Centering the Voices of Caregivers