We Gon' Be Alright: Resistance and Healing in Black Movement Spaces, 2012-2021 (The Feminist Wire Books)

We Gon’ Be Alright: Resistance and Healing in Black Movement Spaces, 2012-2021 is a profound exploration of Black activism and organizing during a pivotal decade in American history.Rev. Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton explores the practices of care, reflection, and creativity that Black activists employed to heal and resist amidst the sociopolitical turbulence from the Obama era through the first Trump presidency.This period, marked by the myth of a “post-racial” America, saw a resurgence in racial violence and hate crimes, culminating in the 2021 Capitol insurrection.Against this backdrop, Crumpton captures the resilience and ingenuity of Black movement workers as they navigated these challenges. Drawing on oral histories and personal narratives, Crumpton provides an intimate look at the lived experiences of thirty-seven full-time community organizers.These activists and organizers share their strategies for maintaining an ethic of care that sustains them while fighting against both extern