24. Connection and Challenge in Restorative Justice w/ Malik Muhammad

Send us Fan MailDr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has been a grassroots organizer and activist for marginalized communities for nearly twenty-five years. He has focused on the development of Black boys to men, establishing a progressive pedagogy for oppressed youth and building progressive organizations. He has founded two organizations, Akoben LLC and Transforming Lives Inc., as vehicles to “transform lives, one community at a time.” You will meet Malik Muhammad (1:59). He opens with a dialogue about optimism and ancestors (7:39) and introduces the idea of connection and challenge (20:25). Malik discusses his lived experience and the importance of this work (26:50). He begins a conversation about restorative practice in school without white supremacy culture (41:47). He continues to talk about creating a caring culture (51:41) and his own personal experience (1:01:55). Finally, he talks about family (1:13:13) and gives his closing thoughts.Make sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share.Contact, Learn More, and Support Malik Muhammed:Website: https://akobenllc.org/ Get your copy of “Colorizing Restorative Justice” at http://www.livingjusticepress.org/Grab your copy of Malik’s book The Restorative Journey https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Journey-Theory-Application-Practices/dp/1733686207 Connect with us!SUPPORT by sharing this podcast and leaving a rating or review