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Live From The HIBT Summit: Rashad Robinson
Aug 26, 2021
In a powerful conversation, Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change, discusses the essence of activism as a celebration of community and resilience. He emphasizes the importance of centering Black joy, moving beyond sorrow to highlight the aspirations of Black communities. Rashad shares insights on emotional resilience for social justice leaders, advocating for self-care within activism. He also explores the need for systemic changes in civil rights, inspiring hope through personal narratives and innovative strategies to empower marginalized voices.
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- Centering black joy in activism can create systemic change and amplify marginalized communities.
- Achieving real power in activism requires strategic action and campaigns with clear theories of change.
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Centering Black Joy for Meaningful Impact
Rashad Robinson, activist and president of Color of Change, discussed the importance of centering black joy in the fight for racial justice. He emphasized that black joy is not the absence of pain, but the presence of aspiration and what black people are fighting for. By bringing people together in the spirit of black joy, Robinson believes it is possible to create systemic change and build vehicles for marginalized communities to be heard.
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