Tayshia Maddox
Associate professor and author (A Home Away from Home) who discusses the historical roots and evolution of mutual aid, particularly in African American and immigrant communities.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 30min
No one will save us but ourselves
Tayshia Maddox, historian and author, traces mutual aid’s roots in Black and immigrant communities. Thalia Beatty, nonprofit reporter, defines mutual aid versus charity and recent organizing trends. Shannon Gibney, Minneapolis organizer, recounts pandemic-era neighborhood teams. Nicole Yukinen, Maui organizer, describes street outreach, evacuations, and rapid disaster logistics. They discuss neighborhood hubs, volunteer networks, and why people step up.
