E-raamat: Unrig the Game

"As the clock counts down towards game over on our planet-as we fight to protect democracy and build a fair society-social justice movements seem to be doing just that. Women of color are top scorers for social change and responsible for many of the biggest victories of our time. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally against hate and injustice. Yet, in this clutch moment in history, when humanity can least afford it, the full power and potential of their leadership is too often benched by those who tear them down. Lighting The Path equips us to support our MVPs so we can all win. A former community and union organizer who started one of the largest foundations to resource women of color-led organizing, Vanessa Daniel draws on candid interviews with 45 different women of color movement leaders, along with her own experience at the helm of an organization, to offer an on-the-ground perspective of the obstacles leaders face, how they navigate them, and how allies can show up. Daniel skillfully spotlights the superpowers these leaders bring to social change, while rejecting the magical thinking that identity alone makes anyone a good leader inherently"--

A much-needed playbook to supporting and retaining women of color in leadership roles to create lasting change in the world, from a former labor and community organizer and founder of one of the nation’s premier funders of women of color-led organizations.
 
In the U.S., many of the most significant social justice victories of our time have been spearheaded by women of color leaders. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally for human rights, democracy, and the planet. Remarkably, they’ve accomplished this despite conditions—in their fields and organizations—that make leadership uniquely treacherous for them. For women of color leaders, the game is rigged. How much more could humanity be winning if we unrigged it? What might be possible, in this clutch moment of history, with so much on the line, if movements stopped benching our best in ways that negatively impact the scoreboard for everybody?
 
Unrig the Game equips us to support effective women of color leaders so we can all win. A former community and union organizer who started one of the largest foundations to resource women of color-led organizing, Vanessa Priya Daniel draws on candid interviews with forty-five prominent women of color movement leaders, along with her own experience at the helm of an organization, to offer an on-the-ground perspective of the obstacles leaders face, how they navigate them, and how allies can show up. Daniel highlights the unique strengths and “superpowers” these leaders bring to the fight for social change, while debunking the myth that identity alone makes a transformative leader.

For women of color leaders, this book is a balm, a sister circle, and a master class. For everyone, it is an essential tool to realize the world we all deserve.