This episode of "Movement Memos" features Kelly Hayes in conversation with Olúfẹ́mi Tágò, who examines the limitations of large protests and the effectiveness of awareness-raising activities against right-wing politics. Tágò, an associate professor of philosophy, advocates for more profound, community-oriented actions and coalition-building instead of simply attending large events. They emphasize that overcoming challenges like the Trump administration's assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requires strategically aligned movements rather than fragmented leftist efforts. The conversation reveals a need for deeper connections and collective strategies to effect change within current socio-political contexts.
"Making durable changes isn't always about the raw numbers," says Olúfẹ́mi O. Tágò. He emphasizes the necessity of meaningful actions over mere awareness in movements.
Hayes and Tágò discuss how large protests won't suffice against Trump, highlighting the need for deeper coalition-building and sustained grassroots engagement.
Tágò warns that the right's disregard for the left's diversity highlights an urgent need for unified organizing approaches in the face of right-wing challenges.
The discussion underlines that impactful activism requires more than surface-level participation; it calls for strategic, community-based actions to create lasting change.
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