Stephen Gurney, Amadi Ozier, Khadija Haynes, and Trevor-Anastacio Ortega speak in this session recorded at Socialism 2025. This session was sponsored by the Autonomous Tenant Union Network.

This session will introduce “transitional demands,” a powerful organizing strategy that helps tenants connect their personal struggles—like rent hikes, repairs, and evictions—to the bigger picture. You'll hear from experienced tenants about how Black and migrant tenants are responding to housing crises in gentrifying neighborhoods; you’ll leave with tools to organize in your own building or community.

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