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Q&A with DeRay Mckesson, activist & author of 'On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope'
Join DeRay Mckesson for a Q&A discussion on writing as an activist, social justice movements, and community, storytelling, and education.
- Writing a book as an activist is a challenging experience, requiring time and effort away from other responsibilities.
- It’s important to acknowledge that people’s experiences and perspectives can be in conflict, but this doesn’t mean we need to be in conflict.
- The future of protesting is about helping people understand that our ideas can be in conflict without us being in conflict.
- The government has historically used tactics to disrupt Black relationships and community, and this must be acknowledged and addressed.
- Building community and relationships is crucial for making progress in social justice movements.
- When reframing issues, it’s important to consider how people will react and to find common ground.
- The goal of abolition is to create a world without prisons and police brutality, but this requires a nuanced and thoughtful approach.
- The concept of Black History Month is important, but it’s also important to recognize the erasure of Black experiences and perspectives throughout history.
- Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating change, but it’s also important to listen to people’s experiences and perspectives.
- The police are often not held accountable for their actions, and this must change.
- Activists and organizers must be willing to take risks and push boundaries to create change.
- Education is key to creating a more just society, but it’s also important to acknowledge the limitations and challenges of the education system.
- The concept of “community” is important, but it’s also important to recognize that not everyone feels safe or included in the community.
- It’s important to listen to people’s experiences and perspectives, even when they are difficult or uncomfortable to hear.