Agents of Change – Leading Urban Communities Through Advocacy and Education: A Practical Guide for Community Practitioners
📍 By Dr. Jamila T. Davis & Angelo Pinto, Esq.
Lead with Purpose. Transform Communities. Create a Legacy.
Agents of Change is a powerful, action-driven guide for those committed to advocacy, education, and community transformation. Written by Dr. Jamila T. Davis, a formerly incarcerated leader turned Ph.D., and Angelo Pinto, Esq., a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap to mobilizing communities, influencing policy, and driving meaningful change in urban spaces.
What’s Inside:
✔ Understanding Systemic Challenges – Explore the historical roots of injustice, from mass incarceration to racial inequity, and develop strategies to dismantle these barriers.
✔ The Power of Storytelling & Credible Messengers – Learn how personal narratives inspire trust, shift public perception, and drive legislative reform.
✔ Organizing & Advocacy Strategies – Master the fundamentals of grassroots movements, policy change, coalition-building, and media engagement.
✔ Academia & Community Partnerships – Discover how collaborating with universities can amplify your impact through research, training, and shared resources.
✔ Building Sustainable Programs – Develop culturally responsive initiatives that foster long-term success and community ownership.
✔ Sustaining the Work – Avoid burnout with self-care strategies, mentorship networks, and resilience-building practices to stay committed to the movement.
What You’ll Gain:
💡 A deeper understanding of the systemic challenges affecting urban communities
💡 Tangible strategies to organize, advocate, and create lasting change
💡 Inspiration from real-world case studies and successful campaigns
💡 Actionable “Growth Work” exercises to apply lessons in your own community
More than a book, this is a movement. Whether you’re an activist, educator, policymaker, or someone ready to step into leadership, Agents of Change provides the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to empower others and drive transformation in urban communities.