By Kelsey Alpaio — 2020
As much as we want to dedicate ourselves fully to the causes that we’re passionate about, it’s not always possible.
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On the 55th anniversary of Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation, Edward Tick shares what he has learned from his pilgrimages to the site of the monk’s famous protest.
“Even with these health consequences, we can see the benefits of taking a stand because people are fighting for what they believe in and protecting people’s lives,” Sumner said. “I don’t think the answer is to stop altogether. It speaks to how critical it is to engage in self-care.
Instead of relying on systems that have consistently failed the most vulnerable in the protest community, Mullan encourages a shift toward community-based care.
Student activists in particular have struggled with an additional test — how can they re-energize and sustain their movements after a year filled with anxiety, financial uncertainty, and a lack of in-person connection?
Peaceful protest has long been a way for ordinary people to take a stand against hate, injustice, and corruption. The contentious issues – and types of repression meted out – may change with the times, but the violence itself remains a constant for activists.
Artistic activism draws from culture, to create culture, to impact culture. If artistic activism is successful, the larger culture shifts in ways big and small.
Works of art create a picture of activism and resilience, and reenforce the strength of black culture across generations.
If one wants to highlight and promote activism to make a difference and be engaging, look to providing creative and strategic support to activists to find ways to collaborate with other activists and solve for many varying purposes.
What the Nature Conservancy can teach other groups fighting for social change.
If you do fight you don’t necessarily win; but conversely, . . . “If you don’t fight, you don’t win.”