“I’m not here to reform. I’m here to abolish, I’m here to dismantle.” – Jocelyn Rodriguez
What does it mean to have a radical approach? For Joceyln Rodriguez, it’s about pushing the norm, and often being the only one doing it. Today we’re talking (surprize!) about dismantling white supremacy, this time with a focus on education & our value systems that surround it.
We didn’t want this conversation to end! Joceyln is an educator, entrepreneur, community advocate, and all-round powerhouse. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.
Listen to hear us talk about:
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Intersection of international education and social justice, identity
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What does it mean to be radical?
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The whole picture of education (housing, income, poverty)
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Dismantling systems that uphold characteristics of white supremacy
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Being able to hold the greater picture in focus to sustain your activism
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Radical self-acceptance, self-love, and rest
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Activist burnout
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Being aware of our egos in activism; people’s activism will look different to ours
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“Reaching back”: not leaving our communities behind, recognizing and using privilege
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Bettina Love: https://bettinalove.com/ – Abolitionist Education
Harriet Tubman
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