On today’s episode, Rosette and Neph are joined by returning guests Michael N. Okińczyc-Cruz and Adrienne Alexander to discuss the importance of black and brown solidarity in the work of community organizing. As you know, Michael currently works as the executive director of the CSPL and Adrienne serves as the Director of Intergovernmental affairs for AFSCME in Illinois. Rosette and Neph talk to Michael and Adrienne about an article co-authored for America The Jesuit Review entitled “Black and Latino Catholics Agree: Our Lives Matter.” Although this episode was recorded pre-formal election results, the Georgia election in January, and the insurrection at Capital Hill, we at CSPL believe that the insights gleaned from this interview can play a major role in strengthening all community organizing efforts. 

If you are interested in reading Michael and Adrienne’s article, visit: 

• Black and Latino Catholics Agree: Our Lives Matter 

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Hosts: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance 
• Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance  
• Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL)

Music: 

• No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod
• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa 
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/