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Solidarity Is This is a podcast created and hosted by Deepa Iyer, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project where she runs Solidarity Is, a multi-strategy program to deepen transformative solidarity practices, models, narratives, and ideas. On the podcast, we explore how individuals and institutions are experimenting with cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity in America’s changing racial landscape. Learn more at www.solidarityis.org

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25 Years Later, Solidarity Across Generations

2026/10/08

Priti Nemani talks to Ria Chakrabarty of Hindus for Human Rights, Mannirmal Kaur of the Sikh Coalition, & Mahtab Javed Siddiqui of the South Asian Network about their reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as millennial South Asian community leaders.

Building Solidarity Infrastructure as a Survival and Civic Strategy

2026/07/22

In this episode, Adaku Utah talks with UyenThi Tran Myhre about episodic solidarity in our movements and why we need to build and resource transformative solidarity infrastructure for the long haul.

Solidarity Wedges and Opportunities

2026/06/16

Co-host Adaku Utah talks with Anna Castro from Transgender Law Center, Rinku Sen from Narrative Initiative, and Sharmin Hossain from 18 Million Rising about navigating the “solidarity wedges” and opportunities shaping our movement ecosystems.

Solidarity and Cultural Organizing in Minneapolis and Beyond

2026/05/20

In this episode, guest host UyenThi talks to Minneapolis organizer Ricardo Levins Morales about cultural organizing, coalition building, and how solidarity work can be messy, chaotic, and full of possibility.

Culture of Care with the Rad Ops Podcast

2026/05/06

In this special episode, we share a Rad Ops Podcast from Convergence Magazine. Hosts Yashna Maya Padamsee and Sha Grogan-Brown join BMP’s Adaku Utah to discuss the culture of care.

Solidarity, Justice, and Interfaith Organizing

2026/04/29

In this episode, co-host Adaku Utah and Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis discuss the reclamation of justice work by faith communities and the solidarity possibilities that arise from interfaith organizing.

Solidarity in a Time of Displacement

2026/02/05

In this episode, Adaku and Loidymar explore the fight for dignity, land, and belonging in Puerto Rico, from challenging U.S. colonial policies to practicing transformative solidarity by following youth leaders reclaiming their future.

Solidarity Within and Across Communities

2025/11/11

In this episode, Jamie Beran from Bend The Arc shares messaging and practices that build solidarity within and outside Jewish communities.

Solidarity As Public Memory

2025/10/01

How are Native and Japanese American communities marking a shameful part of American history? Our guest, Satsuki Ina, shows us how to build solidarity from a national tragedy.

A Conversation About Solidarity Stances

2025/09/16

In this special live episode, co-hosts Adaku Utah and Deepa Iyer explore how movements can use Solidarity Stances to build deeper, more aligned forms of solidarity — even under authoritarian conditions.

Solidarity Across Division

2025/08/27

Co-host Adaku Utah talks with Rima Meroueh of the National Network for Arab American Communities about resisting surveillance, healing divisions, and building power through solidarity and connection across differences.

Solidarity: Racial Justice during Black August and Beyond

2025/08/13

BMP’s Exec. Director, Janis Rosheuvel, talks with Charles Long, the Deputy Director of Fund Strategy at the Movement for Black Lives, on the importance of trusting Black leadership, the role of philanthropy, and the necessity of community and rest

Solidarity Through Sacred Work: Organizing from Hope and Healing in Divided Times

2025/07/22

Adaku Utah talks with Alia Bilal about how the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) has spent the last 30 years building a vibrant ecosystem weaving together healthcare, housing, arts, and organizing to nurture transformation in Chicago’s inner city.

Solidarity as Strategy: Building Power Across Movements

2025/06/01

Co-host Adaku Utah speaks with Nikko Viquiera of Race Forward on solidarity’s role in ending oppression and building just communities—sharing insights on strategy, relationships, and sustaining a justice ecosystem rooted in love and equity.

Solidarity: Movement Lessons from the First 100 Days

2025/05/18

In this episode, we share a conversation from our State of Solidarity series exploring how movements are responding to political upheaval, and highlight strategies from our new report, Movement Lessons from the First 100 Days.

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4.6 out of 5

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★★★★★

ramandjam 2019/04/23

Thoughtful and notable for its specificity

Deepa’s work for justice is compassionate, thoughtful, and built in relationships in a way that clearly comes across in this podcast. The relevance an...

★★★★★

@CSWSconsulting 2019/04/23

Insightful, Highly recommend!

I've always found Deepa's analysis, especially in these turbulent times, to be insightful and as she engages a variety of activists and organizers fro...

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DDLJqrstv 2018/11/24

Hugely disappointing

I wonder how Deepa could actually create space for activists and people who don’t come from the immense amount of privilege as her, without taking up ...

★★★★★

j_shelby 2018/09/11

A light in the darkness!

I’ve learned so much from this podcast. Deepa’s honest, thoughtful conversations with activists from across the country are eye-opening and deeply ref...

★★★★★

Apatosaurus 2018/08/23

Listen to this!

I'm so grateful for this podcast and for the activists who are bringing their wisdom to the microphone.

★★★★★

mkk1978 2018/05/31

Instructive and Inspiring

Super thankful for Deepa’s work and the collection of resources here.

★★★★★

DFS1982 2017/06/29

Great podcast!

I love Deepa Iyer's book "We Too Sing America" and was so excited to see that she has a podcast now too. Really looking forward to hearing her perspec...

★★★★★

Anthony Ocampo 2017/06/29

Deepa is INCREDIBLE

Deepa Iyer is one of the most inspiring writers, speakers, and social justice warriors you'll ever encounter. In this political moment, I welcome anyt...

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