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Privilege and Solidarity: Challenging Capitalism, Challenging Philanthropy 34 pages, 1/2 size (2 oz) $2.00

Tyrone comes from a wealthy background and is refreshingly unashamed of that fact. Growing up he never realized just how well off he was or what the implications of that wealth were. But as he got older he realized that there had to be a responsible way to not only address his privilege, but also undermine the general notions of philanthropy. He begins by attending a conference called Making Money Make Change, and discovers that many people are struggling with how to align their privilege with their politics. One participant even admits that , "I feel really scared when a working class person challenges me, but I feel fine if another wealthy person does." It's great to see someone being honest and thoughtful about these issues, instead of simply romanticizing poverty. This is a well-constructed zine, with extensive bibliography/source listings.

 
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