Kali Akuno

About the Author

Kali Akuno is a prominent activist, organizer, and co-founder of Cooperation Jackson, a network dedicated to building a solidarity economy in Jackson, Mississippi. With a deep commitment to Black liberation and economic justice, Akuno has spent decades advocating for community-controlled development and democratic alternatives to capitalism. His work bridges grassroots organizing with intellectual discourse, emphasizing self-determination and cooperative models as pathways to empowerment. As a key figure in the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, he has contributed to movements for racial and economic equity across the United States. Through his writings and leadership, Akuno inspires transformative change, challenging systemic oppression and fostering resilient communities rooted in collective ownership and mutual aid.