THE COOLEST THING YET FOR THE POD! Thank you so much to Emma and the crew for hosting me back in February. I loved talking about the documentary, Highlander, the mission, movies, and everything else! Emma will be back on FOR SURE to talk Cyd Charisse, and I can't wait!
Topics
Highlander Center, social movements, community organizing, activism, intersectionality, history, civil rights, education, social change
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Highlander Center and its significance
00:08:21 Intersectionality in social movements and community building
00:22:53 The influence of media and film on social consciousness
00:34:53 The story of Dorothy Cotton and her role in civil rights
00:43:43 Getting involved locally: talking to neighbors and community
00:53:19 The power of individual skills and community action
00:55:35 The emotional and psychological aspects of social change
01:04:14 The importance of diverse stories and voices in activism
01:14:31 Media, film, and storytelling in social movements
