"The Theory and Practice of Solidarity": Mie Inouye in conversation with Daniel Martinez HoSang

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Solidarity has long been a key idea in struggles for a more just world - but what does it mean, and how can movements build enough of it to change society? These are the key questions shaping Boston Review’s new issue, “On Solidarity”. The forum discussion about solidarity is led by Mie Inouye, one of the speakers in this event, who explores obstacles to solidarity and the paradox that emerges from solidarity being an essential component of struggles for justice, while actually existing injustice renders it impossible.
In this conversation, Mie discusses her vision of coalition building and ways to achieve solidarity across difference. Mie is joined by Daniel HoSang who traces the main obstacles to solidarity back to neoliberalism, which splinters social relations and teaches us to express injustice in the language of personal grievance.
You can purchase a print copy of Boston Review's new issue, "On Solidarity", here:
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Mie Inouye is an organizer and political theorist. As Assistant Professor of Political Studies at Bard College, her research and teaching areas include social movements, democratic theories of political action, socialism, identity politics, American political thought, and religion and politics. Her public writing has appeared in Boston Review, Jacobin, and The Forge. She leads a forum in Boston Review’s summer 2023 issue, On Solidarity.
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Twitter account: / mieinouye
Daniel Martinez HoSang is an organizer and organizer trainer, a member of the Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning Collective, and Professor of American Studies at Yale. His most recent book is A Wider Type of Freedom: How Struggles for Racial Justice Liberate Everyone. He is a contributor to Boston Review’s summer 2023 issue, On Solidarity.
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Be's 3 Ps: POWER When l remember the women's March l see the power of a common denominator. What is one thing a group can all agree on? Focus on that. If it is too big of a step, break it down into smaller tasks. Then come to any agreement of which one.
PROBLEM The problem l see is the lack of respect between individuals. Everyone needs to understand what respect is, and in knowing what respect is, to require it from everyone. In this way we can focus on the common denominator and not be drawn off on arguments.
PACE The way forward is always one step at a time. The common denominator is addressed first. Do not scatter or run ahead or fall behind. Stay in step 1. Do not take your eyes off the prize. The opposition is betting on distracting you. and you will be able to wield power over problems.