Maliha Safri

Maliha Safri, a Professor of economics, joins Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy, and Craig Borowiak to discuss their book on solidarity cities. They explore the transformative power of cooperative networks in challenging racial capitalism. The conversation highlights diverse initiatives like community gardens and cooperatives that foster social and economic justice. They emphasize counter-mapping as a tool for advocacy and share how these local movements can address unmet needs while building community resilience against systemic divides.

Maliha Safri, a Professor of Economics at Drew University, joins the discussion on urban solidarity economies. She explores how cities like Worcester and Philadelphia create alternatives to capitalism through cooperative initiatives. The conversation highlights the historical roots of grassroots activism, particularly the Iglesias Gardens, and emphasizes the importance of community resilience against gentrification. They propose 'counter mapping' as a strategy to visualize and resist economic exclusion, showcasing the power of solidarity in transforming urban landscapes.

Maliha Safri, a professor of economics, joins fellow scholars Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy, and Craig Borowiak to discuss their co-authored work on solidarity cities. They highlight how cooperative networks in urban settings challenge racial capitalism and foster social justice. Topics include the significance of mutual support systems like worker cooperatives and credit unions, and how grassroots initiatives transform communities. The discussion reveals the urgent need for alternative economic frameworks to address unmet needs and enhance community resilience.