Trust Black Women: A Movement for Change + Social Media's Role in Reclaiming Narratives

Summary

This conversation explores the movement of trusting Black women, highlighting personal journeys in activism, the role of social media in identity formation, and the importance of community care. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by Afro Latinx individuals in social movements, the significance of building trust within communities, and the future of activism in a digital age. They emphasize the need for collaboration across movements and the importance of listening to marginalized voices to create a more inclusive and effective advocacy landscape.

Dr. Ashley Crooks-Allen

Topic: From Tweets to Transformations: The Power of Online Discourse. 🗣️ Explore the impact of social media on identity and activism, including insights from Afro-Latinx activism and hidden narratives within their experiences.

Dr. Ana'Neicia Williams

Topic: Building Trust: The Power of Community in Black Women’s Advocacy and Activism. 🌍 Delve into the vital role of community in empowering Black women to advocate for themselves and their neighborhoods.

Takeaways

• Trusting Black women is a movement, not just a phrase.

• Community care is essential for healing and advocacy.

• Social media allows marginalized voices to reclaim their narratives.

• Afro Latinx individuals face unique challenges in identity and representation.

• Building trust starts with individual accountability and community support.

• The reproductive justice movement is rooted in historical struggles.

• Erasure of Afro Latinx voices in broader movements is a significant challenge.

• Younger generations bring fresh perspectives to activism.

• Collaboration across movements can amplify impact.

• Listening to marginalized voices is crucial for effective activism.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Movement: Trust Black Women

• 02:45 Personal Journeys: Activism and Identity

• 06:04 The Role of Social Media in Identity Formation

• 08:48 Building Trust in Communities

• 12:09 Challenges in Reproductive Justice

• 15:01 Afro Latinx Identity and Activism

• 17:51 The Messy Middle: Navigating Community Dynamics

• 20:46 Call to Action: Supporting Marginalized Voices

• 24:12 Future of Activism and Social Media

• 27:05 Q&A: Engaging with the Community

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