In “Just Mercy” Stevenson Shows Us How to Make a Difference
A chronicle of Bryan Stevenson's pursuit of justice for those wrongly or unjustly incarcerated, Just Mercy shows us how to make a difference.
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February 17, 2020
Get Inspired By Amazing Activists: The Everyday Heroes of Activism
Meet the everyday heroes of activism. Learn from activists who found their passion and made a difference in the world.
July 8, 2019
How an Innovative Artist Blocked a Pipeline Challenge with Copyright Law
In Canada, Peter Von Tiesenhausen prevented a natural gas pipeline from being laid through his property, using legal intervention. But not the kind you imagine; he used a copyright to protect his…
April 22, 2019
What Southern Witness Teaches Us About Social Justice
In "Southern Witness," Gibson highlights southern UU congregations and their impact on social justice during the civil rights movement.
April 15, 2019
Little Miss Flint Is Passionate About Environmental Justice
Mari Copeny was eight years old when she wrote a letter to President Obama to ask him to help with the Flint water crisis. Starting with that one action, she has done…
April 8, 2019
Kids Take Legal Action to Protect Their Future
A landmark legal action on climate change is winding its way through the courts. In it, the twenty-one young plaintiffs ask governments to deal with the problem since they are not doing…
April 1, 2019
Who was Cesar Chavez’s Surprisingly Badass Partner?
On March 31st we celebrate Cesar Chavez's birthday. We should celebrate him for the impact he made on protecting farmworkers. He also created the National Farm Workers Union so workers had a…
March 25, 2019
At the Intersection of Teens and Gun Control
Emma González and the survivors of the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, became unexpected activists, coming off the sidelines out of necessity to advocate for gun control.…
March 18, 2019
At the Intersection of Kids and Activism
Greta Thunberg is a world-famous environmental activist with a focus on global warming. She gained fame when just a kid. I focus on three types of activists: Unexpected Activists - People who…
March 11, 2019
How a Chef Helps Activists With Self-Care
The holiday season is a wonderful time to relax, recharge, and prepare for the new year's activism. One of my favorite activism books is Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting…
December 24, 2018
Powerful Advice for New Activists: Agitate, Agitate, Agitate!
Activist, musician, and storyteller Sparky Rucker keeps history alive with his talents. His advice to new activists? Agitate!
December 10, 2018
How an Artist Teaches a Powerful Message about Racism
Carl Gombert uses art to highlight how we use visual clues to make judgments about people and helps us understand racism.
December 3, 2018
At the Intersection of Death and Activism
In this post, I feature activist Jenny Arthur, who has a passion for helping at a terrible time - the death of a loved one. She has served as a local president…
November 26, 2018
At the Intersection of Thanksgiving and a Vegan Rapper
What is Plant Based Drippin? As I was browsing the tables at my local VeganFest, enjoying the vegan jewelry, tasting food samples, and learning about animal sanctuaries, I came upon a young…
November 19, 2018
Beautiful Harmonica-Playing and Powerful Change-Making
Rhonda Rucker uses her creativity to make change. Her children’s books, Swing Low, Sweet Harriet, and Make a Change, focus on racial justice.
November 12, 2018
How an Activist Uses His Skills in a Powerful Way
Election Day is the first Tuesday in November. When you vote, you exercise your right to participate in our democracy. If you were to go a step further, you would choose to…
November 5, 2018
At the Intersection of Domestic Violence Activism and Art
In previous posts, I’ve featured unique ways in which people use their arts for activism, such as theater and crafting. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am highlighting an artist…
October 15, 2018
Photograph by Joel Levine
Celebrate Cesar Chavez’s Birthday by Watching this Short Documentary
Honor Cesar Chavez by watching a short documentary that showcases his activism for farm workers and beyond. Spend 22 minutes watching this neat film about Farm Worker activist Cesar Chavez. I learned…
March 31, 2018