By Chelsey Sanchez — 2020
Before watching Mrs. America, get familiar with the iconic feminist’s writing and political involvement in the ’60s and ’70s.
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Thinking more explicitly about cultural catalysis can help to accomplish in years what otherwise would require decades or not take place at all. As we experiment with cultural catalysis, we need to make it fast and benign rather than fast and pathological for the common good.
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.
What’s distinct about the current media activism movement is not just the clarity of its messaging, but its ability to convey that message through so much noise.