By Alberto Villoldo — 2020
We must think of ourselves as a tribe — as an international community that has come together with a common purpose and we know we all have to do it together.
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“Even with these health consequences, we can see the benefits of taking a stand because people are fighting for what they believe in and protecting people’s lives,” Sumner said. “I don’t think the answer is to stop altogether. It speaks to how critical it is to engage in self-care.
Instead of relying on systems that have consistently failed the most vulnerable in the protest community, Mullan encourages a shift toward community-based care.
Student activists in particular have struggled with an additional test — how can they re-energize and sustain their movements after a year filled with anxiety, financial uncertainty, and a lack of in-person connection?
Peaceful protest has long been a way for ordinary people to take a stand against hate, injustice, and corruption. The contentious issues – and types of repression meted out – may change with the times, but the violence itself remains a constant for activists.
Artistic activism draws from culture, to create culture, to impact culture. If artistic activism is successful, the larger culture shifts in ways big and small.
Works of art create a picture of activism and resilience, and reenforce the strength of black culture across generations.
If one wants to highlight and promote activism to make a difference and be engaging, look to providing creative and strategic support to activists to find ways to collaborate with other activists and solve for many varying purposes.
If you do fight you don’t necessarily win; but conversely, . . . “If you don’t fight, you don’t win.”