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"As the clock counts down towards game over on our planet-as we fight to protect democracy and build a fair society-social justice movements seem to be doing just that. Women of color are top scorers for social change and responsible for many of the biggest victories of our time. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally against hate and injustice. Yet, in this clutch moment in history, when humanity can least afford it, the full power and potential of their leadership is too often benched by those who tear them down. Lighting The Path equips us to support our MVPs so we can all win. A former community and union organizer who started one of the largest foundations to resource women of color-led organizing, Vanessa Daniel draws on candid interviews with 45 different women of color movement leaders, along with her own experience at the helm of an organization, to offer an on-the-ground perspective of the obstacles leaders face, how they navigate them, and how allies can show up. Daniel skillfully spotlights the superpowers these leaders bring to social change, while rejecting the magical thinking that identity alone makes anyone a good leader inherently"--