Solidarity Cities: Confronting Racial Capitalism, Mapping Transformation. By Maliha Safri, Marianna Pavlovskaya, Stephen Healy and Craig Borowiak. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 2025. 298p.

Key Points

• This work aims to examine the intersections of racial capitalism and urban transformation through the lens of solidarity movements.
• Analysis of case studies from various cities
• Interviews with community organizers
• Comparative analysis of urban policies
• Identification of successful solidarity strategies in several urban settings
• Insights on how racial capitalism shapes economic disparities
• Recommendations for policy changes to promote equity in cities

Abstract