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This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community-and their country. Explore the life...
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"In 2015, social justice educator and activist Angela Berkfield held her first Parenting for Social Justice workshop. Now it is time to share those tools and inspiration. This book discusses race, class, gender, disability, healing justice, and collective liberation, initiating age-appropriate and engaging conversations with kids about social justice issues. Included are ideas for taking action as families, from making protest signs and attending...
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"In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled - and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to survive fascism, climate change, and pandemics and to bring about liberation? Building on the work of their game-changing book Care Work: Dreaming...
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" In I'm Your Emotional Support Animal, Adam Carolla examines how our culture went careening off a cliff. We used to have one that created real warriors who fought world wars. Now it spawns social justice warriors who fight Twitter wars. He takes on those who are traumatized by Trump and "emotional support animal" owners who proclaim their victimhood at every airport. He stands up for the collateral damage of the #MeToo movement and for freedom of...
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Most successful political campaigns begin with identifying a problem that has an effect on the community and using that problem to leverage support from constituents. This fundamental guidebook explains how community problems and proposed solutions become core pillars in an election campaign, as well as how to assess candidates based on their stances toward these problems. Readers will learn to identify the issues that impact their own communities...
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It may seem like some candidates win elections simply because of their passion for an issue or their innate ability to connect with voters. In reality, successful political campaigns require a winning strategy. This compelling book gives readers an introduction to how political candidates develop campaign strategies, create a central message, develop a winning campaign team, connect with voters, and ultimately win elections. Profiles of young activists...
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Do you feel like you're missing purpose in your life? Do you want to have the opportunity to help others more? Would you like to gain skills and experience in the process, as well as meet new people? This e-book was created with the person who is new to volunteering in mind. While it may be intimidating to choose from the wide array of volunteer opportunities out there, there is a process you can use to choose one that is right for you. I have a lot...
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Social justice lies in the intersection between morality and politics in the modern world. At its core, the idea of social justice refers to the way wealth, opportunities, and resources are distributed across a society. Fairness, justice, and equality are more than philosophical ideals. Around the world, individuals and organizations are committed to achieving greater equality and social justice. Inspiring stories and captivating images will help...
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Many young people care passionately about social issues and are eager to participate in activism, but they are often wary of the political establishment. Participating in public service at a local level can give young people the opportunity to bring about positive change in their own neighborhoods and communities. By providing an inside view into how to finance and conduct a successful campaign, from the exploratory stages through election day, this...
72) Athlete Activism
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While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events
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A voice is only as powerful as the message it carries.
Diversity & Inclusion celebrates the accomplishments of remarkable BIPOC youth that are offering their gifts to uplift our communities.
Hear directly from them as they describe their experiences being: artists, business titans, scientists, mental health advocates, social justice reformers, financial investing experts, dancers, poets, business owners, architects, and LGBTQ activists.
We invite...
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Political candidates are only as strong as the communities who support their campaigns. That's why it's vital that candidates not only get to know their constituents but fully engage the community in their campaign from the start. This comprehensive volume explores a range of strategies used by political candidates to work with community members during a campaign, including connecting with different demographics of voters, mobilizing grassroots volunteers,...
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While many people have the passion and drive to become political leaders, not all of them develop the skills needed to make sure their voices are heard and their issues are taken seriously. In this practical guide, readers will learn to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and cultivate a range of essential leadership skills such as empathy, patience, public speaking, time management, conflict resolution, and research. Sidebars provide examples...
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In Chingona, Mexican American activist Alma Zaragoza-Petty helps us claim our inner chingona, a Spanish term for ""badass woman."" Badassery can be an asset, especially when we face personal and collective trauma. Unleashing our inner chingona will help us imagine a just and healed world from the inside out
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"Changing the world means changing the story, the names, and the language with which we describe it. Calling things by their true names cuts through the lies that excuse, disguise, avoid, or encourage inaction, indifference, obliviousness in the face of injustice and violence. In this powerful and wide-ranging collection, Solnit turns her attention to battles over meaning, place, language, and belonging at the heart of the defining crises of our time....
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Did you know that more than six million pets arrive annually at community animal shelters in the United States? Of that number over three million are dogs. But of course it's not just dogs and puppies that need homes. Shelters take in cats, kittens, birds, reptiles, and even domestic farm animals. And there are many reasons why these animals need to go to shelters. Some of the animals are strays and some are lost; some are rescued from natural disasters...
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