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Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life

PolicyLink
Atlanta, United States
Atlanta
Democracy
Civil Rights Movement
Hip Hop
Multiracial Democracy
Housing and Wealth
Multiracial Coalition Building
Racial Equity
Black America
Immigration
Housing

What is democracy for? Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life takes up that question by turning to Atlanta—a city shaped by Black leadership and becoming ever more multiracial—where democracy is practiced in real time: debated, challenged, and remade. Hosted by PolicyLink Founder in Residence Angela Glover Blackwell, in conversation with voices rooted in Atlanta for generations and those newly arri... more

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There’s a very real tension between the Atlanta metro area, home to more than half the population of Georgia, and lawmakers and officials in the State Capitol. How can activists and communities achieve their policy goals and aspirations for democracy... more

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So many of Atlanta’s achievements have been made possible by the alignment of race, place, and power to advance a more inclusive democracy. But that progress may be under threat. In this chapter, we explore what the changing composition of the city a... more

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Moral conviction was the core of the Civil Rights Movement and still drives many Atlanta activists and leaders. In this chapter, we explore the values, fortitude, and open-hearted faith that helped Atlanta emerge from the brutality of Jim Crow to bui... more

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Is Atlanta’s reputation as a Black Mecca real or simply good marketing? Or both? In this chapter: how the long legacy of Black leadership transformed Atlanta into a world-class city, and how hip-hop has been a voice for those left behind.

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Recent Guests

Avery Ebron
Worker-owner of The Guild
The Guild
Episode: Race, Place, and Power | S2 E4
Antariksh Tandon
Worker-owner of The Guild
The Guild
Episode: Race, Place, and Power | S2 E4
Dr. Maurice Hobson
Author and historian documenting Atlanta's racial history
Independent scholar
Episode: Race, Place, and Power | S2 E4
Nathaniel Smith
founder and chief equity officer, Partnership for Southern Equity
Partnership for Southern Equity
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3
Grace Choi
community strategist
(mentions but not a single company)
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3
Hillary Holley
activist
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3
Alex Camardelle
Vice President of Policy and Research
Kindred Futures
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3
Dante Stewart
author and ordained minister
(mentioned as speaker)
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3
Gigi Pedraza
activist
Episode: The March Is Moral | S2 E3

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Angela Glover Blackwell
Host of Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life; PolicyLink

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • There is Hope

    So encouraging to hear that their is a group of individuals working to help change how we think about democracy. Thank you! Hugs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Habaka Music
    United States2 years ago
  • Nicely focused

    This is great opportunity to think about what makes democracy operate both at a local level and across diverse communities. We can get distracted by the national party politics which narrows the framing of democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dcwilsonphd
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect timing!

    What a perfect show for this moment, when political optimism is so crucial and rare. Really excited to listen to this series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yourfriendkat
    United States2 years ago

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Focus on local structures keeps the discussion practical and inclusive.
Timely and optimistic, framing democracy as something to actively build.
Newfound hope for democracy in action, grounded in real communities.

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A thoughtful, issue-driven series examining how to build a multiracial, human-centered democracy in Atlanta and beyond. Across episodes, the focus centers on race, place, housing justice, community wealth, and inclusive policy, animated by voices from long-standing civic leaders, academics, organizers, artists, and city officials. The conversation blends historical context with contemporary action—highlighting housing reforms, community ownership models, and transit- and policy-driven approaches to equity—while exploring tensions between rapid growth and keeping inclusion at the core of governance. A notable strength is the use of intimate, locally grounded storytelling to illustrate practical paths toward a more participatory democracy tha... more

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2. Antariksh Tandon
3. Dr. Maurice Hobson
4. Nathaniel Smith
5. Grace Choi
6. Hillary Holley
7. Alex Camardelle
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