Building Power from the Ground Up: Black Organizing, Civic Engagement, and Political Possibilities
Date & Time: February 12, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 02:15 PM
Location: Lewis Katz, Room 012
Join Professor Ray Block Jr. on February 12 in Katz Room 012 for a compelling lecture on how Black communities build political power through grassroots organizing, cultural work, and sustained civic engagement. Drawing on original research, a recent RAND publication, and real-world case studies, this talk explores how non-dominant groups transform lived experience into collective action, narrative change, and tangible political outcomes.
Rather than focusing solely on institutions or elections, the lecture highlights the importance of relationships, trust, and local knowledge as the foundation of democratic participation. In a moment marked by uncertainty and civic fatigue, this conversation invites students to consider how organizing can renew hope, expand political imagination, and open new pathways for meaningful engagement in shaping public agendas.
Food will be provided! Register here.