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Juneteenth Legacy, Abolitionist Futures, Making Reparations Possible, Resources for Anti-Racism, Mapping Collective Care

Jun 19, 2026

Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorates the day enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX were notified of their emancipation from slavery – two years after federal proclamation. This Juneteenth, we continue to honor Black freedom, Black resistance, and the unfinished struggle against racial capitalism in the wake of chattel slavery in the United States & abroad.

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”

This month’s short & sweet Roundup connects abolitionist struggle, reparations, and solidarity economies as living practices of survival and liberation. From Black cooperative legacies to movements confronting policing, prisons, and state violence, we highlight tools, readings, and actions.

Loving the roundup? The New Economy Roundup is inspired by the leadership of communities who have always built solidarity economies through vision, creativity, and survival. If you value this work, consider donating to the Black Solidarity Economy Fund to help support the work of Black-led solidarity economy projects.

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in “East Woods” on East 24th Street in Austin. Credit: Austin History Center via Black Agenda Report. 

Juneteenth & the Legacy of Black Solidarity Economies. This day commemorates the fight for emancipation and the long history of Black self-determination, while inviting us to reflect on what liberation requires today. As Black communities continue to face the violent and deadly effects of racial capitalism, policing, criminalization, economic and state violence, and as Juneteenth becomes increasingly corporatized, this day reminds us that freedom remains an ongoing struggle. From Fannie Lou Hamer’s Freedom Farms to the Black Panther Party’s Free Breakfast Program, we want to uplift the histories and legacies that fought for their own emancipation, and left invaluable lessons. For ways to get involved, follow @blacksolidarityeconomyfund  

An Abolitionist Future. Against policing, mass incarceration, and punishment systems, Abolitionist movements are organizing for decriminalization, decarceration, divestment from death-making institutions, and imagining and building ways of living beyond carceral logics. The notable persistence of slave labor in the US economy, particularly in Texas, creates a mandate for us all to deepen calls for prison abolition. Abolitionists are also building concrete visions of safety rooted in communities and expanding what justice can mean beyond punishment. As abolitionist organizers emphasize, one of the goals is to redirect resources toward life: “Take the money that’s going for jail and put it into Black community for services like health care and jobs, so people can live.” From #StopCopCity movement to organizations such as Dream Defenders and collectives like Detroit Safety Team, abolitionist organizing shows how communities are already building alternatives. For an introduction, read The State of Abolition, to dig deeper take a look at this comprehensive abolitionist resource list.

Making Reparations Possible. Reparations are not only about addressing historical harms, they are about building the conditions for life today and for future generations. There are growing movements in the US focused on a demand for reparations for enslavement of African peoples and the lasting legacies of antiBlack structural violence.  Organizers at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent are highlighting cooperative economic models, such as South African stokvels, community-based savings clubs,  as pathways toward reparatory justice, From global Afro-descendant leaders to organizations such BLIS Collective, movements are connecting reparations, Land Back, Indigenous sovereignty, climate and economic justice. To learn more, explore BLIS Collective’s report on braiding reparations and Land Back narratives, follow highlights from Reclamation Day, and watch Black Women, Reparations, & the Hope Gap uplifting the voices of Black female leaders in the reparations movement, and the gaps and challenges that exist. 

MOVEMENT NEWS

A South Bronx Health Center Will Rise Again, Thanks to Local Organizers
Returning Autonomy and Power to the People: The Case for People’s Assemblies
The First Pride Was a Riot
A $100M Fund for Black-Led Groups Fell Flat. That Didn’t Stop the Momentum.
It’s Not Enough to Abolish ICE — We Have to Abolish the Police
Activists organize against World Cup: ‘Abolish FIFA. Football belongs to the people’
For an end to campism, the Iran war, and the anti-imperialist washing of the Islamic Republic
Bolivia’s Streets Have Erupted. Here’s Why.
The Politics of Reading.
(Almost) Everyone is Wrong, Reparations Are Possible

//ESPAÑOL//
La CDMX se Levanta Contra el Mundial del Despojo
Una Esperanza Frágil en Medio de la Crisis Boliviana

FEATURE

The 2026 NEC Ecosystem Survey is open. This survey is a way of better understanding who is participating in the Solidarity Economy Ecosystem, what is needed, and how programs can be more responsive and accessible. The survey asks about organizational culture, governance, capacity, priorities, Black liberation work, and engagement with NEC and the solidarity economy. If you’re in the ecosystem…share your organization’s culture, governance, and priorities with us! Respond in writing or audio. Two lucky orgs will win $500 gifts ✨ Open until August 14, 2026✨

Access to the survey!

RESOURCE LIBRARY

TOOLKITS & READINGS
Resources for anti-racism. A comprehensive compilation.
Critical Resistance’s Abolitionist Toolkit. A kit designed primarily for US-based community organizers and their allies already working toward abolition.
Mapping Community Ecosystems of Collective Care. This toolkit explores how mutual aid groups, transformative justice practitioners, neighborhood defense networks, and community care projects can work together to create stronger, more trusted ecosystems of collective safety and wellbeing.
Build the Village, Break the Empire. Our friends at Movement Generation just dropped their Summer 2026 Newsletter. Read how everyday people are creating the villages we need while laying the groundwork for a just transition beyond empire. 

PODCASTS & VIDEOS
The Democracy We Haven’t Built Yet with Aaron Tanaka When the majority of people have no real agency over the decisions that shape their lives, democracy becomes a ritual rather than a reality.
Season 2, Episode 8: What is the Solidarity Economy? An introduction into the Solidarity Economy  (SE) & Wealth Redistribution with NEC’s Zac Chapman.

JOBS

Director of Marketing, Advocates for Trans Equity
Multiple positions, Abolitionist Law Center
Executive Director, California Center for Cooperative Development
Principal, Afterglow Climate Justice Fund, Candide Group
Senior Program Officer, Center for Cultural Innovation
Multiple positions, City Life/Vida Urbana
Multiple positions, Climate Justice Alliance
Executive Director, Cooperative Development Institute
Loan Officer, Cooperative Fund of the Northeast
Capital Campaign Director, Critical Resistance
Multiple positions, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy
Executive Director, Equity Trust
Multiple positions, HEAL Palestine
Multiple positions, Indigenous Climate Action
Multiple positions, More Perfect Union
Multiple positions, Movement Labs
Multiple positions, National Day Laborer Organizing Network
Program Manager, New Left Accelerator
Executive Director, North American Center for Post-Growth Research
Director of Finance, Right to the City Alliance
Social Scientist, The Movement Cooperative
Multiple positions, Worth Rises

For more rad movement jobs, check out this job board from NEC member Post Growth Institute, the lqb2 movement jobs board, and this one from the U.S. Federation of Worker Co-ops! 

EVENTS

Alchemy of Inner Voice. New Economy Coalition’s Arts & Culture Working Group has dreamed up some amazing connections this year. We are excited to share the first one, a 6 Month Live Virtual Qigong Series for Artists, Organizers, and Movement workers. Alchemy of Inner Voice is designed for artists, organizers, and movement builders who are ready to bring their inner and outer voice into coherence, so they can identify and act according to the impact they wish to have in the world. (Six sessions · Monday evenings | 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET | Virtual) 

Foundations for Cooperation in the Solidarity Economy. Join the final session of this bilingual workshop series exploring how associations, federations, and solidarity economy networks build collective self-determination. Participants will examine different approaches to economic development, reflect on the role of solidarity economy organizing in their own work, and use Solidarity Economy Principles to explore community-rooted solutions that challenge inequality. (June 25, 2026 | Virtual | English & Spanish | Apply now: Session 3: Movement and orientations). 

Registration Now Open for the Worker Co-op Conference.
Join worker-owners, cooperative developers, and movement leaders from across the country for two days of connection, strategy, collective learning, and celebration. Co-organized by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and Democracy at Work Institute, this annual gathering is a key space to strengthen the worker co-op movement and deepen relationships across the solidarity economy. (September 25–26, 2026 | Boston, MA)

HOME Jam for Environmental and Climate Leaders: “Healing our Movement Ecosystem
Healing Our Movement Ecosystem. Building a just and livable future requires resilient movements and resilient people. The HOME Jam convenes climate and environmental organizers from across regions and backgrounds for a week of learning, reflection, relationship-building, and collective visioning. Join fellow changemakers in the redwood forests of California to strengthen the connections, practices, and imagination needed for long-term transformation. (August 2–7, 2026 | Ben Lomond, CA | Apply by June 22)

ReStorying Justice Jam 2026
Join activists, storytellers, advocates, community members, and people impacted by the criminal legal system for a gathering dedicated to reimagining justice and healing. Through storytelling, collective visioning, and deep dialogue, participants will explore new pathways toward transformation and systemic change while building connections across movements and communities. (Northern California | August 17-21, 2026 | Santa Cruz Mountains, Bay Area, Apply by July 1, 2026)

Solidarity Is Cohort 2026.
Join Building Movement Project’s 6-week training program for emerging activists and organizers working to deepen transformative solidarity in their movements. Through guided learning, practice, and community building, participants strengthen analysis, relationships, and skills for long-term organizing rooted in justice and collective liberation. (Virtual | 6 weeks | Apply here)

We Create The World
We Create The World is an arts festival conceived by The Boston Ujima Project, Inc. Each year, we welcome thousands of visitors to celebrate Juneteenth with Black joy, expression and art. This year’s program is presented with the Museum of African American History and the Institute Of Contemporary Art/Boston. (June 19 – Boston, MA)

Website Security for Social Justice Groups
Cyberattacks against social justice and humanitarian groups are rising fast — up 241% in the past year. Far-right and other hostile actors are increasingly targeting campaign websites with DDoS attacks, defacement, and data leaks — often timed to disrupt our most critical work. The good news? Most attacks succeed because of preventable gaps: weak passwords, outdated plugins, or vulnerable integrations & third-party tools. You don’t need a big budget or a full-time tech team to defend your site. You just need the right knowledge and tools. (June 23 & 24 – Virtual)

Center for Popular Economics is hosting the 2026 Summer Institute.
The Center for Popular Economics’ summer institute is designed to address the movement’s economics knowledge gaps and counter the conservative myths at the heart of mainstream economics. It provides intensive training in the economics and economic history knowledge needed to advance visions and strategies for change. A four-day in-person activist training workshop. (June 24th to June 28th, Amherst, MA) 

Building a Disability Politic & Access-Centered Cultures Public Workshop Series, People’s Hub.
A 2-part workshop series for people who are interested in applying a disability justice framework to their current movement work. The first part of the series links the ways disability is connected to the systems of oppression that you are already addressing in your work, aiming to deepen its understanding of disability in relation to capitalism, imperialism, and other dominant systems. The second focuses on the distinctions between disability rights and disability justice as it relates to accessibility and access. Sign up for the series by completing this registration form.  (July 13th and 20th from 3-5pm ET). 

Boggs Freedom School
The James and Grace Lee Boggs Foundation is working with a consortium of Detroit-based organizations, including the Eastside Community Network, Rising Voices, and Talking Dolls Studio, to launch a {r}evolutionary student and youth leadership institute for 2026. All participants will join a two-week intensive training program coordinated by scholars and activists who worked directly with the Boggses. Based in Detroit, it will combine study sessions, community dialogues, tours, and practical experience in the field. Apply now! (July 5-18 and is designed for ages 18-25, in-person)

Facilitating Cooperation: Tools and Community for Shared-Power Teams
Join our 11-session online training and cohort community designed to strengthen your facilitative leadership capacity in times of uncertainty. Together, we’ll build the tools, skills, and confidence needed to lead collaboratively and effectively, from navigating shared decision-making processes and clarifying who makes which decisions, to strengthening alignment, accountability, and sustainable project management practices that reduce burnout. (Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 12-1 PM ET, Virtual)

Convergence for Just Futures 2.0 – The Next 25: Futures Free of State Terror
Join Muslims for Just Futures at the historic Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for an electrifying three-day convergence designed to ignite transformative change, fortify our communities from existing and escalated threats, and build just futures free of state terror. (In-person, September 23-25). 

International Cooperative Alliance Committee on Cooperative Research in Europe
This annual academic event brings together researchers, educators, professionals, and policymakers from across Europe and beyond to explore current trends, issues, and prospects within the cooperative sector. It offers a platform for dialogue between cooperative scholarship and practice, fostering exchange, collaboration, and dissemination of cutting-edge research on cooperatives. (Nov 3-6 – Valencia, Spain)

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