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
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
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
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
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DISCUSSION GUIDE AND LESSON PLAN
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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