In the premiere episode of Embodied Justice's second season, host Dr. Judy Lubin sits down with the talented Bayo Akomolafe. A speaker, poet, and philosopher, Bayo is renowned for his thought-provoking perspectives on global crisis, social change, and the transformative potential of embracing chaos. Together, they dissect the exhaustion often felt in activism and discuss unconventional frameworks for creating just and equitable communities. This episode is an invitation to rethink how we engage in resistance and to consider finding hope and beauty amidst societal upheavals.

In this episode:

• Rethinking Activism: Dr. Judy Lubin and Bayo Akomolafe explore the limitations of traditional resistance frameworks and introduce the trickster philosophy as a transformative alternative.
• Navigating Exhaustion:Discussion on the collective fatigue felt by Black change makers and how acknowledging this exhaustion can guide us toward sustainable activism.
• Post-Activism Possibilities: A deep dive into "post-activism" and the potential of blackness as a cosmic, counter-hegemonic force for redefining success and liberation.

About the Guest:

Bayo Akomolafe is a celebrated speaker, poet, and philosopher whose work weaves in the wisdom of African culture and Yoruba cosmology. He is the founder and elder of the Emergence Network, offering new perspectives on ancient problems through the trickster philosophy. Akomolafe's writings challenge conventional views of activism and community, inviting us to embrace the uncertainties and potentialities of our chaotic world. Justice and Belonging in Times of Crisis with Bayo Akomolafe.

To learn more about Bayo’s work, head to his website: https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/

Thank for spending your precious time with us!

This episode is brought to you by the Center for Urban and Racial Equity. To learn more CURE and the Embodied Justice Program and Retreat, head to https://urbanandracialequity.org/embodied-justice-program/