Over 4,000 people tuned into a conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, where we talked about the connection between racism and authoritarianism, what has changed since the summer of 2020, what it means to be antiracist in 2026, and so much more.
During the call, we went over the fact that MAGA is in office because they effectively use racism to build a base in white communities… and so it’s white people’s work to organize our communities against that racism to stop authoritarianism.
We have a huge shot this year to take back the House and Senate and stop MAGA’s ability to push through racist legislation– and white people need to take responsibility for organizing other white people. Can you commit to having powerful conversations with white voters and join SURJ on a phonebank?
You can also sign up to host a phonebanking party! You’ll receive a toolkit with all the details you’ll need, plus a one-on-one coach to support you. Click here to fill out the form.
Buy Dr. Kendi’s new book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age using this link to support Busboys and Poets, a progressive bookstore that has been a hub of organizing in Dr. Kendi’s home city of Washington, D.C.
Live on the call, we raised $9,000 toward our Grassroots Fundraising Drive– we’re working to raise $75,000 before the midterm elections to make sure our candidates win, MAGA loses, and that thousands of our members are ready to show up to protect election results. Can you make a donation today to get that number closer to our goal?