Rashad Robinson
@rashadrobinson
Author of 'From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win' available for preorder now: frompresencetopower.com
Grateful to @joyannreid for her kind words. If you’ve been asking yourself, “What can I do in this moment?” Join us at Politics and Prose on July 28th at 7 PM for a discussion on how we all can imagine a new way forward. Visit frompresencetopower.com for more information.
No one is doubting the importance of collective action — our marches and rallies are vital to our movements. But, what comes next? We can’t stop at presence if we want to create lasting change and build power.
Join me and Jane Fonda at the IFC Center in New York City on Monday July 27th at 7 PM for a discussion about my book 'From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win' and learn how all of us can find our power. Secure your tickets at: www.ifccenter.com/films/from-p...
We’re one week away from pub day, and the response has been really exciting. To everyone who has preordered a copy of the book for themselves, their friends, their organizations — thank you. But, I still need your help.
DC: Tues July 28 on the official pub. day of my book ‘From Presence to Power' join me & bestselling author and host of The Joy Reid Show @joyannreid.bsky.social at Politics & Prose as we talk about the book and the steps each of us can take to find our power. www.frompresencetopower.com
I want to be in communities that are hungry for a new path forward and ready to apply new lessons to the fights ahead. I can’t wait to see so many of you on the road.
I’m excited to finally share the first round of events for the Power Campaign — launching From Presence to Power into the world. Over the next few months, I’ll be on the road in conversation with people I deeply respect—friends, movement partners, thinkers, artists, and leaders...
I'm back in NOLA for #EssenceFest2026 to moderate a panel with Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Nicole Austin-Hillery on one of my favorite topics and an important one for Black America…Power. See you Friday at 3:50pm at the Global Black Economic Forum stage.
Right before the Knicks made history in San Antonio last night, I joined @theweekendprime to talk about tonight’s Rise Up, Sing Out concert and how joy and culture are central to our movement strategy: riseupsingout.com
At a moment when attacks on free expression, dissent, and truth-telling are escalating, we need every tool available to reach people, move hearts, and build the power necessary to defend our freedoms.
After watching my hometown team win the first game of the NBA Finals, I’ve been thinking about how this hopeful moment for the Knicks relates to the upcoming Congressional elections...
So cool to hold the cover of my book for the first time. I'm excited to share more with you as we get closer to the release date (July 28th): events, conversations, workshops & much more. But, in the meantime, pre-order your copy of From Presence to Power: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676299...
In the latest copy of my newsletter, ‘How We Win,’ I’m reflecting on what the No Kings rallies, Afroman, and the late, great Rev. Jesse Jackson can teach us about the importance of hope. Like, share, and subscribe at rashadrobinson.com/newsletter
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my first book, ‘From Presence to Power: How to Take on the Fights That Matter – and Win.’ It’s been a labor of love over the last few years, and I can’t wait to share it with you all.
I recently wrote in my newsletter about the importance of learning the right lessons from our movements and what actually moves people to take action. Read the full issue and subscribe to ‘How We Win’ here: www.rashadrobinson.com/latest-issus...
On February 24th, I’ll be on the Fight for Free Speech panel at this massive counter-programming to Trump’s State of the Union, co-hosted by DEFIANCE.org, COURIER, and the Portland Frog Brigade. Sign up for the livestream free at DEFIANCE.org/sotu or use my discount code FROGFRIEND15 for tickets.
This is yet another test. They want to see if this scares us into being quiet or angers us into being loud. Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy aren’t the first, and they won’t be the last. It’s that’s simple. - #ICE #Minneapolis #FirstAmendment