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In this episode of the Freedom Builders series, Dr. Janelle Williams welcomes political scientist, strategist, and author Dr. Kelly Burton to discuss her book, The Price of Union. Burton challenges the idea that racial inequality is an unintended consequence of American democracy, arguing that racial hierarchy helped shape its political and economic foundations.
Together, they examine how that history informs the racial wealth divide, the relationship between civic and economic power, and the possibilities for collective liberation. Their conversation also gets personal: the invisible labor of Black women leaders, the consequences of chronic underinvestment in Black institutions, and the care required to sustain the people doing this work.
Throughout the episode, one question brings the conversation back to its purpose: What does it take to get free?
Listen for an honest exchange about history, power, and our shared responsibility to build what comes next.
Explore The Price of Union: thepriceofunion.com
Connect with Dr. Janelle Williams: drjanellewilliams.com
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