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Social Entrepreneur

from STEAL THESE SONGS by Jake Ehrlich

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Take my rage & put it in a grant, social change is really hot right now
I’m all for movement-building & progressive advocacy, I even got my own 501c3
But you know, the corporate world does have a lot of things to teach
When it comes to building power in the belly of the beast
Maybe business innovation will bring justice to the world
I will be a social entrepreneur.

Did you see the RFP? The company’s foundation is looking to expand its portfolio
They want diversity - do you think that could mean me? -
I may be white, but I’ve got bright ideas for ending poverty.
It’s still working out the kinks, our app is still in beta
But we’ve hired a great consultant who will help us steer our team
From my open floor plan office, I will try to save the world
Call me a “social entrepreneur”

Our collective’s been building coalitions with other like-minded folks,
who aren’t afraid to handle money to get things done.
But I still do activism, and I always make sure to vote -
of two choices presented I always pick the right one
Yes, organizing’s crucial, it’s what I do all day
That’s why I keep inviting you to like my LinkedIn page
Social movement work is fickle; but our social media is pure
I am a social entrepreneur

Yes I’ve read a bit of Marx, by the way of Grace Lee Boggs,
and I show up now and again with DSA,
But I seek deliverable solutions, and real-world tests of change -
that old-school lefty stuff is so passé,
Don’t you know, it’s not the system, it’s the cronies that make things hard
So I’ll ideate alternatives as I drive my electric car
When you grow up you’ll discover it takes connections with funders to get far
And you'll be a social entrepreneur

Now I’ve found my calling, helping others do the same
I serve as a consultant to teach others how play the game
I’ve got an arsenal of best practices and lifestyle blog posts galore,
I think this is my way to help win the class war;
So I will happily help you articulate your holistic ROI,
How shareholders and communities are lifted up by your bottom line
Revolution may be nice, but we’re getting drinks at 5 --
Let’s put a pin in it - maybe we’ll discuss it in our Uber ride

Revolution may be nice, but have you ever tried reform?
Who needs socialists when you’ve got social entrepreneurs!?

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from STEAL THESE SONGS, released December 13, 2021

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Jake Ehrlich Detroit, Michigan

Radical Jewish culture worker in Detroit, MI. Agitate, entertain, propagandize. 🏴🌹✊

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