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GET INFORMED AND INSPIRED ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Social change requires one be equipped with knowledge and inspiration. Read about your rights and find inspiration from other change-makers and their stories

WHAT TO READ

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Looking for more good books to add to your reading list?

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We've put together a list of amazing reads that will boost your insight and knowledge of civic rights. There are also a couple of blogs that we highly recommend to stay updated on what's happening.

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Remember to regularly check local newspapers and their websites, highlighting stories that need citizen support and action and share them.

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Here is an initial list to start with:

BOOKS

1. The Kenyan Constitution

2. Unbounded by Boniface Mwangi

3. Digital Democracy, Analog Politics  by Nanjala Nyabola

4  Unbowed, A biography by Wangari Maathai

5. Kenya: Between Hope and Despair  by Daniel Branch

6. Freedom is a constant struggle by Angela Davis

7. Malcom X auto-biography by Alex Haley

8.  Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson 

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WHAT TO WATCH

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We have put together some doses of inspiration for you to watch:

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1. Boniface Mwangi Ted Talk: The day I stood up alone

2. TedTalk Playlist on the Power of Protest

3. Naona Mbali - Softie Official Soundtrack

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WHAT TO LISTEN TO

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Trying to figure out the best podcast to listen to so that you stay informed on civic rights can be a hustle.

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We have you sorted with a couple of dope podcasts we listen to:

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1. All I Want for Christmas is....human rights! ft. Njeri Mwangi - Up/Root the Podcast 

2. The Elephant Podcast

3. Otherwise the Podcast

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DISCUSSION GUIDE AND LESSON PLAN

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Take part in a discussion around key issues from the film and get ideas on taking action.

 

This amazing lesson plan and discussion guide put together by American Documentary is a great place to start:

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1. Softie discussion guide

2. Softie Lesson plan

JOIN THE SOFTIE COMMUNITY

 
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