An Arsenal of Knowledge and Power in Our Oakland Office
MSC’s Library Contains Nearly 3,000 Titles in Black History, Community Organizing, and Movement BuildingThe air in Oakland, Calif., vibrates with the community’s diversity, along with its storied commitment to social justice movements. The 2020 Bay Area Census revealed a diverse population consisting of 29% Latine, 27% white, 21% Black or African American, and…
The MSC Storytelling Series: Judith LeBlanc
Our Storytelling Series Features the Folks Most Associated With MSC's History: Meet Judith LeBlancIn this installment, we talk to Judith LeBlanc. She’s a citizen of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Ekah’ (grandmother), activist, and member of the board for both MSC and NDN Collective. She’s previously served as a field director for Peace Action, national co-chair…
The MSC Storytelling Series: Julie Quiroz
Our Storytelling Series Features the Folks Most Associated With MSC's History: Meet Julie QuirozIn this installment we get to know strategist and storyteller Julie Quiroz — formerly of Movement Strategy Center (MSC) and founder of New Moon Collaborations, a Movement Strategy Network (MSN) partner. “Are we here for change or are we here for transformation?” It’s…
The MSC Storytelling Series: Kristen Zimmerman
Our Storytelling Series Features the Folks Most Associated With MSC's History: Meet Kristen ZimmermanIn this installment we get to know activist, artist, and storyteller Kristen Zimmerman — co-founder of Movement Strategy Center (MSC) and Root. Rise. Pollinate!, and illustrator of the new graphic guide “10,000 Beloved Communities,” a project from Beloved…
The MSC Storytelling Series: Jacqui Patterson
Our Storytelling Series Features the Folks Most Associated With MSC's History: Meet Jacqui PattersonIn this installment we get to know researcher, advocate, and activist Jacqueline “Jacqui” Patterson founder and executive director of the Chisholm Legacy Project — former director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program; co-founder of Women of Color…
