Revolutionary Motherhood: Organizing, Advocacy, and Fighting for Families with Tanesha Grant

In this powerful episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Tanesha Grant, founder of Parents Supporting Parents NY and Moms United for Black Lives NYC. Together, they unpack the profound impact of community organizing, grassroots advocacy, and the fight for equity within systems that have historically marginalized Black families. 

Key themes include:

• The systemic barriers faced by marginalized families within the child welfare system.
• The importance of digital equity and community coalition building.
• Balancing personal well-being with relentless advocacy work.
• The power of lived experience in driving social change.
• Building organizations like Parents Supporting Parents NY and Moms United for Black Lives NYC.

00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless

00:38 Meet Tanesha Grant: A Community Powerhouse

01:14 Tanesha's Personal Journey and Advocacy

04:19 The Importance of Perseverance

06:18 Fighting for Family and Community

12:11 Digital Equity and Community Support

15:51 Navigating Systemic Challenges

24:24 Advocacy and Unlearning Professionalism

28:22 Discontent with Big Banks

29:05 Empowering Young Black Women

29:43 The Fight for Racial Justice

34:00 Community and Coalition Building

38:36 Self-Care in Activism

45:05 Engaging in Community Action

47:35 Final Reflections and Call to Action

50:08 Managing Workflow with Notion


Connect & Learn More

Here’s how you can connect with Tanesha’s work:

Website: pspnyinc.org
Social: Find Parent Supporting Parents NY on Facebook, Instagram and X
Support: Patreon - Parent Supporting Parents New York

Personal: Follow Tanesha on Instagram or X 

Connect with Fearless Foundry:

• Fearless Foundry
• Madeline Reeves

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