Sustainable Activism Through Second-Hand Clothing - Challenging Oppressive Systems
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover an innovative approach to social justice activism in this TEDx talk by Jillian Reed and Masha Zabara. Explore how selling second-hand clothes can challenge oppressive systems through community engagement and sustainable action. Learn about the birth of Thrift 2 Fight, an initiative that combines thrifting, resource redistribution, and environmental consciousness. Gain insights into the founders' backgrounds, including Jillian's work as a musician and disability justice advocate, and Masha's experiences with protest and climate justice. Understand how this unique form of activism connects racial justice, queer liberation, and community resilience while supporting the global movement for mutual aid and systemic change.
Syllabus
Stuck in "all or nothing" activism? | Jillian Reed & Masha Zabara | TEDxBard College
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TEDx
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