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05-19-17 Buddhism and Activism with Dr. Jan Willis - BBCorner

By Jan Willis — 2017

Sravasti Abbey is delighted to host Dr. Jan Willis, professor emerita of religion at Wesleyan University, and student of Lama Yeshe for a weekend of teachings. She shares her thoughts on the Buddha's example of activism and its impact on her life.

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Civil Rights 1963 - James Baldwin and Marlon Brando

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James Baldwin
2014
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Marianne Williamson on Reparations and Conscious Candidacy in Her Run for President in 2020

Marianne Williamson, Oprah’s spiritual adviser and presidential hopeful stops by to explain how there needs to be a change in people and politics. Williamson also talks about the ineffectiveness of ‘race based policies.’

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Marianne Williamson
2019
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08:59

President Nelson Mandela Inauguration Speech May 10, 1994

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Nelson Mandela
2015
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06:57

Highlights from Tarana Burke ─ What's Next in Healing and Activism

The Me Too movement, first conceptualized over a decade ago, envisions intersectional survivor-centered solidarity for people of all races, classes, genders and abilities.

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2018
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James H. Cone

James H. Cone, the Bill and Judith Moyers Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary, came to YDS as the culmination of this semester’s All School Read program.

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James H. Cone
2017
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56:53

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century.

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Howard Thurman
2021
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BIPOC + ALLY Meeting at the Intersection: Mindfulness, Compassion, and AntiRacism with JoAnna Hardy

This is a meditation meeting for people of color and their allies interested in using the Buddhist principles of mindfulness and compassion to help work with and understand how to be AntiRacist. JoAnna will share wisdom and experience on topics that are pertinent and immediate in the country today.

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JoAnna Hardy
2020
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Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D Calls to End Anti-Asian Racism

Senior minister Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. proclaims Middle's solidarity with our Asian congregants, friends and neighbors amid rising hate and violence. We are all beholden to one another—all responsible for keeping each other safe.

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Jacqui Lewis
2021
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This Moment: Steps to Anti-Racism with Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D.

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Jacqui Lewis
2020
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Showing Up for Conversations About Social Justice

It takes courage to reflect on your own privilege, but when teachers commit to vulnerability during class discussions, it builds respect and trust.

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2020
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