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City of Joy

2016

This film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be a woman." These women have been through unspeakable violence spurred on by a 20 year war driven by colonialism and greed. In the film, they band together with the three founders of this center: Dr. Denis Mukwege (2016 Nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize), radical playwright and activist Eve Ensler ("The Vagina Monolgoues") and human rights activist, Christine Schuler-Deschryver, to find a way to create meaning in their lives even when all that was meaningful to them has long been stripped away. In this ultimately uplifting film, we witness the tremendous resilience as these women transform their devastation into powerful forms of leadership for their beloved country.

74 min

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What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City

Here is the inspiring story of how Dr.

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8 Empowered Ecofeminists Fighting for Justice

Climate change is a pressing issue worldwide and disproportionately affects the most vulnerable people among us. Here are 8 ecofeminists doing radical work to bring about equity and environmental justice.

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Picturing Resistance: Moments and Movements of Social Change from the 1950s to Today

A powerful commemoration of notable moments of protest, Picturing Resistance highlights the important American social justice movements of the last seven decades.

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How to Unite the Fight for Racial Equity and Environmental Action

To truly achieve an equitable, fair, and greener future, we must defend Black lives and our climate future, together.

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Greta and Eight Young Activists Reveal How the Climate Crisis is Shaping Their Lives | UNICEF

Nine young activists explain how climate change is affecting their lives and who inspires their efforts to make our planet a better place.

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Changing our Approach to Environmental Activism | Emma Johnson & Cristana Machado | TEDxLFHS

Emma Johnson and Cristina Machado believe we need to change the way we approach environmental activism. They discuss the steps that need to be taken on a local level to reduce our carbon footprint and empower us to make impactful changes for ourselves and our community.

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Eco Winners: Uncovering the Traits of Successful Environmental Leaders

"All those who love our planet Earth: Eco Winners is a guidebook and a pep talk... a sigh of relief and a battle cry for those who want to better our world TODAY." - Mellie Napolitano, Author of Hola Miss

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Still Hopeful: Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism

In this timely book, Canadian activist Maude Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that she has learned from a lifetime of activism.

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For the Wild: Ritual and Commitment in Radical Eco-Activism

For the Wild explores the ways in which the commitments of radical environmental and animal-rights activists develop through powerful experiences with the more-than-human world during childhood and young adulthood.

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The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet

This primer on intersectional environmentalism aims to educate the next generation of activists on creating meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change.

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