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Frank Edwards: Digital Activism and Non-Violent Conflict

Frank Edwards has been involved in several initiatives bridging the gap between activism and digital media, notably as an editor with the Austin Independent Media Center, a community organizer with… Continue Reading Frank Edwards: Digital Activism and Non-Violent Conflict

Lia Kelinsky Jones: ‘Wicked Problems and the Co-Creation Imperative’

Civic Science Fellow Lia Kelinsky-Jones is an interdisciplinary social scientist active in building university-community policy projects and partnerships. Lia realized that through intentional actions today, we can provide sustainable sources… Continue Reading Lia Kelinsky Jones: ‘Wicked Problems and the Co-Creation Imperative’

John Passacantando: How to be a Peaceful Warrior

John Passacantando of the Eco-Accountability Project talks about the importance of activism. “When we encounter Goliath on our travels, trip him up.” Democracy is a do-it-yourself endeavor that we must… Continue Reading John Passacantando: How to be a Peaceful Warrior

Moral Uprising with the Poor People’s Campaign

Reverend and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign Liz Theoharis highlights the work of the Poor People’s Campaign. Lack of access to healthcare, liveable wages, and affordable housing drives the… Continue Reading Moral Uprising with the Poor People’s Campaign

David Sleeth-Keppler: Getting Informal on Climate Change

David Sleeth-Keppler, 2015 frank Prize winner, talks about trust. Specifically, he asks honestly who trusts what scientists have to say about climate change. Only about half of Americans think like… Continue Reading David Sleeth-Keppler: Getting Informal on Climate Change

Decentralizing Power and Investing Directly in Strategists of Color

Ashwath Narayanan of Social Currant and Mikka Kei Macdonald of Community Change talk about how they are changing political campaigns by incorporating community leaders and influencers on the ground. They… Continue Reading Decentralizing Power and Investing Directly in Strategists of Color

How the Muslim Ban Woke Up the Sleeping Giants

Debbie Almontaser, Ph.D., provides listeners with an insightful talk on “How the Muslim Ban Woke Up the Sleeping Giants” during frank2020.

Comedy, Activism, and Reproductive Justice Organizing

Winstead takes listeners on the journey of her transition from a “professional anger fluffer” in the entertainment industry to becoming the founder of the Abortion Access Front. AAF uses comedy… Continue Reading Comedy, Activism, and Reproductive Justice Organizing

Imagining How We Hear the Future

Qing Yu Chen recounts her journey as a musician and advocate for survivors of gender-based violence. Through storytelling, Chen seeks to serve communities with her voice as a vehicle for… Continue Reading Imagining How We Hear the Future

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