Spotlight: Jessica Gordon-Nembhard
Insights on Black cooperative traditions and economic democracy
Jessica Gordon Nembhard is a leading scholar and advocate of cooperative economics whose work has shaped how we understand the role of cooperatives in building equitable, democratic, and resilient communities. Across these Everything Co-op episodes, she brings deep historical insight, rigorous analysis, and practical perspective on Black cooperative traditions, economic democracy, and collective ownership. This collection highlights her contributions to ongoing conversations about cooperation as both an economic model and a movement for social transformation.
Aired Episodes
This week’s episode continues our tribute to the 2025 Coop Hall of Fame Heroes, featuring Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Ph.D., Margaret Lund, and Alice Paris as they honor the legacy of Estelle Witherspoon…
This week, Everything Co-op launches its Women’s History Month series. The 2025 theme, set by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Genera…
Everything Co-op kicks off its commemoration of the 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees. As we approach the Awards Ceremony on October 3rd, Vernon interviews Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., a prof…
In honor of the 2024 Women's History Month theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” Everything Co-op concludes its Commemoration with an interview of Jessica&n…
Everything Co-op continues its commemoration of Women's History Month, with an interview of Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D., Professor at John Jay College, and social justice advocate. Dr. Nembhar…


