Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy

Activists Make History: Mobilizing a Movement with Sandy Hudson

Broadbent Institute

Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson to talk about the roots of Black Lives Matter – Toronto, and her new book Defund.

In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson—organizer, author, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter – Toronto. Reflecting on the movement’s grassroots foundations, Hudson shows the value of Canadian organizing  for racial justice and shares insights from her new book Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All

From challenging the status quo to creating safer communities through collective action, their conversation shows what it takes to create lasting change, offering a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about showing up, standing together, and refusing to accept injustice as inevitable.

Tune into Activists Make History to hear how bold, community-rooted activism can make a real difference. This series has been made possible with the generous support of Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union.

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