Navigating Civic Engagement and Activism

This chapter explores the difficulties of civic engagement, contrasting public awareness of government with knowledge of sports and celebrity culture. It recounts the speaker's personal journey into activism, influenced by the civil rights movement and historical events of the 1960s. The discussion highlights the complexities of homelessness in Los Angeles and the financial disparities in political campaigns, emphasizing the importance of grassroots involvement and a genuine connection to community issues.