Episode 45: The Fandom Guide to Activism

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Join Kirk and Spock as they talk about ways to sustain your activism, and integrate it into your daily life!

#fandomguidetoactivism

BIBLIOGRAPHY / TERMS:

family systems therapy
activism
spoon theory
call-in vs. call-out
Roland Bartes

FANDOMS:

Star Wars
Hunger Games
Harry Potter
Supernatural

LINKS:

these are some resources we have donated to and believe in, knowing that the support anyone is able to provide will do a lot of good for the cause. Keep in mind that local actions are happening everywhere, including in your area! We recommend aligning your action to your interests, and supporting causes and groups organizing in your home town!

organizing:

The Movement for Black Lives - national organization that regrants your donation to over 100 member organizations across the country, based on need.
Black Lives Matter Chicago - actions are being organized across the city and mobilization has been a vital part of keeping the push for justice in people’s minds and hearts.
Community Emergency Service Food Shelf - food shelf serving the Twin Cities. also, donate to local food shelves!
JusticeLA - a coalition in Los Angeles fighting to stop jail expansions and to reduce the multi-billion dollar police budget
Chicago COVID-19 Hardship and Help - a mutual aid network serving people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (and ongoing events thereafter).

bail funds:

Minnesota Freedom Fund
Chicago Community Bond Fund
Community Bail Funds (ActBlue) - split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers

RESOURCES: