"From fights against imprisonment to mutual aid and environmental justice, A Southern Panther reminds us why Malik Rahim is still such an important voice on social movements. These interviews capture Rahim at his finest–speaking plainly about why organizing for Black people's survival and self-determination is relevant for everyone, and sharing stories about how to do it. This book holds lessons for both newcomers and seasoned organizers." –Rachel Herzing, coauthor of How to Abolish Prisons: Lessons from the Movement Against Imprisonment
"This book excellently recounts New Orleans native Malik Rahim's decades as a community organizer and his nexus in US history of locally rooted and collective social change across generations from the Black Panther Party to the Common Ground Collective and everything in-between that have influenced generations. It's a must read for anyone seriously challenging the debilitating narratives around impending collapse of the world that lead to inaction and reactionary politics." –scott crow, author of Black Flags and Windmills: Hope, Anarchy and the Common Ground Collective
"I love this book! It's the next best thing to sitting on Malik Rahim's porch, soaking up his stories and their profound lessons for today's movements. Released during the twenty year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, as we hurtle closer to climate devastation and rising fascism on a global scale, we urgently need to apply them to our current context. The (his)stories contained within these pages are a baton passed to the next generation and an homage to the current and previous ones on whose shoulders we stand. This book is a nudge to seek out our movement elders and listen. They are still living, breathing and doing the work–we just need to take the time to listen." –Lynn Lewis, editor of Women Who Change the World: Stories from the Fight for Social Justice
