Rise and Resist

“Asare offers a timely and powerful roadmap, history lessons, and a call to action for reclaiming equity and justice by grounding today’s struggles in the legacies of Black resistance leaders. From Ida B. Wells to Audre Lorde—she reminds us that we are not starting from scratch, but continuing a long lineage of courage, creativity, and conviction.”—Uché Blackstock, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Legacy“At a time when strategic resistance isn’t optional, Asare masterfully weaves in the critically important lessons central to our liberation to serve as a resource for anyone focused on advancing racial equity and a just society.”—Adjoa B. Asamoah, CROWN Act champion and cocreator of the CROWN Coalition“By presenting readers with resistance archetypes and the histories of those who fought to overcome repressive regimes, this work offers us both an archive of legacies to stand on and a critical roadmap for these unprecedented times.”—Brea Baker, abolitionist and author of Rooted“Asare’s book reminds us that there is a historical blueprint for effective resistance. These lessons of grassroots activism are much-needed nourishment in these times of uncertainty and fear and prove a must-read.”—Leah Goodridge, nationally recognized housing policy expert and attorney

Dr. Janice Gassam Asare is a journalist, speaker, trainer, consultant, and podcaster whose Forbes articles have garnered over 9 million views. Her writing appears in Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and Fast Company, and she reaches over 170,000 followers across social platforms. A LinkedIn Top Voice in Racial Equity, Dr. Asare creates courses for LinkedIn Learning and Udemy Business. She holds a doctorate in applied organizational psychology and previously served as an assistant professor of management at Sacred Heart University before focusing on her consultancy. She delivers approximately fifty speaking and training engagements annually, helping organizations create more equitable workplaces.