Overview

""By Any Dreams Necessary"" is a transformative guide that offers a strategic vision for enhancing sustainability, building resilience, and achieving environmental justice in African American communities. Dr. Bruce Strouble delivers a strategic plan for African Americans to address systemic racial oppression, economic disenfranchisement, and environmental injustice and turn them into opportunities for empowerment through practical solutions and strategic action. This book blends rigorous academic research with an on-the-ground roadmap for transforming harsh realities into tangible change. Whether you're an activist, a student, a community organizer, or simply looking to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary challenges facing Black Americans, this book is poised to help you navigate complex topics such as environmental racism and economic inequality to health disparities while offering research-based strategies and best practices for collective progress. Inside, you'll find practical guidance built around SMART goals, empowering community leaders to address the various issues facing Black American communities. By interweaving real-world examples with scholarly insights, By Any Dreams Necessary demonstrates strategies to close the gap between theory and action. If you're tired of abstract conversations and want truly effective solutions, this is the resource you need. It's a thorough, accessible guide that turns academic research into actionable plans for shaping healthier, stronger, and more resilient Black communities.

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Reviews

""Dr. Strouble weaves together personal experience, theoretical reflection, and scholarly research to create a blueprint for social resilience and coalition building within African American communities. This book offers practical takeaways for those committed to moving beyond a surface-level understanding of the Black Experience in this country."" -Dr. Jolvan Morris, Environmental Resources Specialist, NOAA ""By Any Dreams Necessary is a timely and powerful work that illuminates issues of racism, inequality, and inequities while engaging real solutions from those most impacted. Dr. Strouble's expertise and relatable perspectives empower readers to fight oppression in their day-to-day lives."" -Tiffany G.B. Packer, Ph.D., Department Chair, African American Studies History and Political Science, Florida A&M University ""In this unflinching examination of systemic forces against Black communities, Dr. Strouble delivers a call to arms, a strategy for survival, and a blueprint for liberation. The book boldly proclaims that our dreams are not just valid but essential to our survival, challenging us to envision a future where Black communities thrive."" -Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, Nationally Renowned Environmental Justice Leader and Founder of Revitalization Strategies LLC ""Dr. Strouble offers a nuanced, descriptive, and prescriptive exploration, capturing the essence of historical efforts to enhance Black capacity and resilience with thoughtful scholarship. I envision this book being utilized in classrooms, study groups and think tanks nationally and internationally, which is essential for youth activists and policymakers alike. This book is vital for empowering communities and fostering meaningful political engagement."" ----Dr. John Warford - Education Consultant Inner Vision International LLC.

Author Information

Dr. Bruce W. Strouble is an esteemed anti-racism scholar, environmental justice activist, and community organizer rooted in Pasadena, California, and currently residing in Tallahassee, Florida. With a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and resilience in African American communities, Dr. Strouble holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, complemented by African American Studies and Social Sciences studies at Florida A&M University. Dr. Strouble's career spans impactful roles, including Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of Tallahassee and Sustainability Coordinator at Florida A&M University's Sustainability Institute. He currently serves as the Senior Manager of Equitable Climate Resilience Programs at Groundwork USA, leading initiatives that empower communities to confront climate challenges through democratic engagement and equitable solutions. Recognized for his leadership, Dr. Strouble received the 2018 ReThink Energy Florida ""Energy Innovator"" award, a testament to his innovative approach and expertise in the field. He is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for the Polarities of Democracy and the Environmental Leadership Program. He is a founding member of Citizens for a Sustainable Future Inc. and vice President of the New Era Impact Investment Fund. He serves on the boards of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, Rethink Energy Florida, and the Moving Forward Network. As a father of four Black boys, Dr. Strouble's personal and professional dedication converges on fostering sustainable and cohesive communities. His influence extends through academia, where he occasionally teaches courses in Political Science, Public Policy, and African American Studies. Driven by a profound belief in the power of community and democracy, Dr. Strouble continues to shape policies and practices that promote environmental justice and enhance political participation across diverse landscapes, inspiring hope for a better future.

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