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A non-traditional "un-panel" exploring activism through historical lenses of analysis including race, class, and gender.

In our latest Faith in the Valley Justice interview, we talk to Dr. Daniel O'Connell about how pursuing an education and going deeper in your faith can help you be a better activist. We also talk about his new book, "In the Struggle: Scholars and the Fight against Industrial Agribusiness in California."

Listen to our interview with Hajar Yagkoubi, Former UN Youth Representative and Sam Schwencke, climate activist. We recorded it in our third country during the SolarButterfly Climate Pioneer World Tour in Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Hajar Yagkoubi, Former UN Youth Representative, who during her two-year mandate in the UN got a comment from an older representative that maybe she should wait until she is a bit older and more experienced to take part in the climate discussion. But she disagrees: her generation has no time to wait, action is needed now. After the UN she has been focusing more on the corporate world and seeing how this sector could change for the better.

Sam Schwencke, climate activist, with her 24 years is one of the youngest politician in her town. She believes change can happen on a systematic, societial level, through policies and politics and through society having conversations about it. She also talks about fighting for issues petitions could not solve by breaking the law in a non-violent way - for example blocking roads for media attention. She balances being in a former institution and using civilian rebellion ways with disruptive actions to fight for climate.

In the 5th episode of Productized Podcast S11: Future Cities André talks to Ksenia Ashrafullina. Ksenia is an activist, the Founder of Invisible City non-profit organization. Invisible City is a cultural app that turns smartphones into an up-to-date cultural agenda. Ksenia is helping emerging artists to perform more and get paid fairly. She graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) with a major in Spanish and Latin American History and Diplomacy. Ksenia got her Bachelor’s degree in Spain and her Master’s degree in the University College London. She is a co-founder of the civic movement Lisboa Possivel for inclusive mobility in Lisbon. And she calls herself a “self-employed diplomat” for the virtual embassy of the wonderful Russia of the future in Portugal.

Time stamps:
Introduction of the guest [1:20]
How did Ksenia start her path in activism [5:00]
Ksenia moved to Europe from Russia - what was the reason for that? [6:40]
How did Ksenia learn Spanish (Ksenia speaks about her mad obsession with southern countries) [9:30]
Self-employed diplomat for Russia - what is this title about? [13:30]
How did Ksenia learn 9 languages [16:30]
What TV hosts are expecting Ksenia to stand for [18:00]
Is there a democratic deficit in Portuguese society? [19:40]
Invisible City NPO development [24:00]

https://invisiblecity.eu/

Organization of events for solidarity [26:15]
What's the connection of Invisible City and Lisboa Possível [29:20]

https://lisboapossivel.pt/

Work towards mobility improvement in Lisbon [31:00]
Bike lane in Almirante Reis [32:00]
How to start on being an activist? An activist guide with all the information [37:00]
Ksenia is organising an event about petition writing[41:20]
Problem of the bike lanes in Baixa downtown [43:30]
You need to adapt yourself to the product that you are building.
Ksenia's event pitch - feel free to join at A Mata and register [47:05]
Engaging youth in activism [50:00]
What is Ksenia the most passionate about in her job [51:00]
Besides work and activism, what are Ksenia's hobbies [53:20]
Which technology would Ksenia learn if she had to choose one? [55:10]
What kind of innovation tech-people could create to make activist's life easier? [57:00]
What words of advice would Ksenia give her younger self [59:00]
Book recommendations [1:00:30]

Ksenia recommends:
📕 Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoğlu
📕 Raised From the Ground by José Saramago
📕 Letters From a Stoic by Seneca
📕 The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins


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Creative Expression of Challenges to Social Change

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"Living in a world where everybody wears masks due to lack of self-identity, a brave girl encounters the truth that sets her free"



"Identity" is a project made for the youth in schools.


Inspirational Student Short film shot on a Canon 7d mostly with a 24-70mm 2.8L lens


Written and Directed by: KJ Adames
Produced by: Stella Davis

Girl: RUTHY CEPEDA

Professor A: Jaime Taveras
Chess teacher: Jonathan Castano

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sound recorded on an h4n

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We’ve all experienced times when the voice in our head tells us to stay silent when we’ve seen or have been subjected to non-inclusive behaviour. Instead of listening to that little voice, it’s time to find yours and use it to #SpeakUpForInclusion.

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In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to support a cause online. From liking and sharing posts to changing your profile picture, it's tempting to think that you're making a difference with just a few clicks. But the truth is, slacktivism can actually hurt nonprofits and charities. In this video I share 3 practical tips on how your nonprofit can help change a slacktivist to an activist.

At Apple, “open” isn’t just a word. It’s our culture. One that embraces faiths, disabilities, races, ages, ideologies, personalities, and differences. Because humanity isn’t singular. It’s plural.

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If you are interested in starting a non-profit or being an activist this is a must see. There are tons of nuggets for any entrepreneur. Chandra Brooks you are a Rock Star! Everyone you can check her out on her website. http://social-prenuer.com/

Traditionally, ideas have been dispersed through cultures via universities, books, newspapers, magazines, television, radio. Until recently, getting your ideas “out there” necessarily involved dealing with third parties—educational establishments, publishers, editors, producers, and the like—who stood between you and your audience. In the realm of intellectual activism, barriers to entry were high, and the possibility of making substantial money by advancing ideas was relatively slim. But times have changed.

There’s a new breed of intellectual activists who are taking their ideas directly to the public and making a living in the process. These new intellectual entrepreneurs—bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and the like—have circumvented traditional communications establishments by exploiting inexpensive technologies and innovative means of monetization. What can we learn from these intellectual entrepreneurs? How can advocates of freedom and flourishing best take advantage of these ideas and technologies to make a difference? Jim Brown explores these and related questions.

"Everybody is born into a script they didn’t write for themselves. But activists defy that script to rewrite the narrative, non-binary activist, storyteller and former international ambassador for Black Lives Matter, Janaya Future Khan, said in a powerful talk that wove together theory with raw personal experiences, including a racist encounter on a plane.

Khan was careful to differentiate real activism that drives change from the crescendo of surface-level proclamations, from individuals and brands alike, that have filled social media in recent years.

“If we’re talking about what the work of activism really is, it’s about seeing the world as it is, not as we’re told,” they said. “Our job is to imagine change and make it true.”

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Jordan Ashley who is a certifie yoga instructor and the founder of Souljourn Yoga, a non-profit that runs international retreats in developing countries with partner organizations that help support women's education.

On this episode, Jordan and I talk about her passion for social activism and how she's been able to combine her love of yoga and travel with her passion for women's education. We talk about the business side of creating a charity / non-profit, as well as the impact of teaching the basics of yoga in underprivileged communities. Jordan shares about the teacher training initiative she has just started, her goals for Souljourn, and much more!

Enjoy!

I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today!

The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze.

Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes

It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected.

Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM.

Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work... and barely paying the bills.

What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is.... Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

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The data behind apocalypse 2030 is based on placing blame, not predicting the future.

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Many officials and climate activists claim we have only 12 years to act on global warming. Where does this figure come from? A 2018 Special Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The second sentence of that document reads, "Global warming is likely to reach 1.5 degrees C between 2030 and 2052 if it continues to increase at the current rate." The 12-year figure comes from subtracting the year of the report, 2018, from the earliest possible date of 1.5 degrees C warming, 2030. 

The problem is that this was a statement about the past, dressed up to suggest that it's about the future. It's not about what will happen; it's extrapolating from what has already happened. Actual temperatures in 2030 will depend on whether warming speeds up or slows down, and also on whether the year is warmer or colder than the long-term trend.

Why the 22-year range? The authors of the IPCC report defined the current rate using data from 1960 to 2017. Using the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) land-ocean temperature series that underpins most popular reporting about warming, global excess temperatures were 0 in January 1960 and 0.94 degrees C in December 2017. So the Earth has to warm another 0.56 degrees C to reach 1.5 degrees C. Some fifth-grade math tells us that should happen in 34.55 years if warming continues at the same rate. We'd hit 1.5 degrees C on July 21, 2051. Different measurements might give a couple of years either way, but not 22 years.

The range of 2030 to 2052 is not about how warm the earth is but who's responsible for the change in temperature. The figures reflect "anthropogenic warming," or warming rooted in human activity. By citing a range of 2030 to 2052, the authors are indicating a high level of uncertainty. They're not sure how much of the 0.17 degrees C per decade warming is "anthropogenic," or rooted in human activity. They think it's possible that humans are warming the Earth 0.3 degrees C and some unknown factor is actually cooling the Earth 0.13 degrees C. (The IPCC declined to make any of the report's authors available for an interview).

If you think the problem with global warming is hotter temperatures (melting ice, rising sea levels, and other physical effects), then you should care about the year 2052, not 2030. But if you think the problem with global warming is that humans are tampering with something pristine—and you only consider the worst possible scenario—then 2030 is your date. Focusing on anthropogenic warming suggests that what's happening in the real world matters less than who's at fault.

Produced and edited by Justin Monticello; written by Monticello and Aaron Brown; camera by Zach Weissmueller; graphics by Isaac Reese; audio production by Ian Keyser.

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Sad photos and depressing statistics can only get a charitable campaign so far, especially in a world with “skip” buttons and commercial-free streaming. Ian Smith invites his audience to explore creative, artistic, and hilarious campaign strategies, all while discussing how valuable it can be to rely on inspiration rather than guilt when targeting a broad audience. Ian Smith has been hosting community events and leadership dialogues across Texas since 2010, when he co-founded and expanded his dorm-room idea into a registered 501c3 non-profit. The Human-Environmental-Animal-Team (H.E.A.T.) started as a small club aiming to make volunteering fun. Within one year, the club won a cash grant and the title of “Organization of the year” from Texas State University. Since its creation in 2010, Ian has founded eight chapters at universities and high schools across Texas. Ian also founded and currently manages a successful abroad program focusing on reforestation and restoration of coral reefs throughout Asia and Central America. Outstanding members from H.E.A.T. chapters have taken positive activism to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Thailand and Indonesia, changing the lives of attending students. The various H.E.A.T. chapters across Texas partake in physical volunteer work and have had many successes in launching creative awareness and fundraising campaigns. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Many people feel that their voice doesn't matter. But sometimes all it takes is one person to effect change. In this episode, meet people who were moved by societal concerns to take action for the first time. Those first steps can lead to a lifetime of positively affecting others, while improving your personal well-being along the way. Sharing the stories of the events that inspired them are:

Jasiri X , Founder, 1Hood Media
Esther Bush, former President and CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Dr. Walter Smith, Chair, Casey Family Programs
Dana Castner, Founder, choicetracker.org

Together, they send an empowering message on the power of activism.

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Abstract:
Many Non-Profit organizations around the globe aim to influence social change and improve communities. A method these activists can use to help educate others about their message, mobilize their communities and cause social change is digital activism.

Digital Activism uses digital communication tools to achieve goals of social change. Successful social change campaigns often incorporate creativity and interactivity with a meaningful message for the community.

Let's explore successful strategies for digital activists:
1. Have goals and assess outcomes. Organizations must develop a strategy to achieve their goals, conduct research and assess the outcomes of the campaign efforts to succeed in their digital activism campaign.

2. Provide incentives to bring supporters in & give them a reason to stay. Consider the user's experience and play with digital tools & social media to make communication personal and meaningful.

3. Reinforce traditional means of activism.

4. Mobilize & inspire your followers. Communicating the organization's message and inspiring your followers to mobilize behind that message is by far the most important element of a digital activism campaign.

Clearly, digital activists face many challenges including, but not limited to: Internet user passivity, authenticity, online security, and information overload. These are all very real hurdles activists face, but they are not impossible to overcome.

Understand that your successful digital activism campaign will be comprised of personal sacrifice, great discomfort & wonderful learning opportunities. You will also need brilliant creative thinking to light the fire of social change.

References:
Gladwell, Malcolm. "Twitter, Facebook, and social activism : The New Yorker", NewYorker.com, October 4, 2010. http://www.newyorker.com/repor....ting/2010/10/04/1010

Lopez, Suzanne. Personal Communication, November 13, 2011. Suzannelopez.com

Schneider, Lee. "Occupy Wall Street and Digital Activism 3.0." HuffingtonPost.com, November 13, 2011. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/....lee-schneider/occupy

Shirky, Clay. "YouTube - ‪PdF 2010 | Clay Shirky: Rethinking Representation‬‬‬‬‬‏." YouTube.com, June 11, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2GyPniW2eM.

Stein, Laura. "Environmental website production: a structuration approach." Media, Culture & Society 33, no. 3 (April 1, 2011): 363 -384.

York, Jillian. "The False Poles of Digital and Traditional Activism." JillianCYork.com, November 13, 2011. http://jilliancyork.com/2010/0....9/27/the-false-poles

As of right now, the Constitutional Colonials are two Firearm rights advocates from the Great State of Ohio. We have mentioned this elsewhere on our social media previously, but we would ultimately like to form a non-profit gun rights association that will FIGHT for the American People. There can NEVER be enough organizations that exist in this country that would fight for gun rights every day. We strive to eventually become one of those organizations, but we need help. We need help from our viewers, our supporters, and anyone that loves the inalienable, fundamental, and God Given Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Help us FIGHT the good FIGHT by spreading our names. Share this video with your friends, like and comment, and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel.

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Morgan Keenan lives in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. He is the founding director of the Missouri GSA Network, an ever-growing non-profit empowering youth leaders to push back homophobia and transphobia in Missouri schools.

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1:12 - Learn about the Missouri GSA Network
8:14 - Activism & Advocacy
10:30 - Difficulties in Starting a Non-Profit
14:45 - Advice on Starting a Non-Profit
17:00 - Future Plans
19:35 - Connecting & Supporting the Missouri GSA Network

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