Today, Badass Cross Stitch announced the next training in their How To Be A Good Human initiative. I signed up right away and am super excited for May!
Join me and REGISTER HERE!
My definition of activism probably isn’t the one you’re going to find in the dictionary. For me being an activist means that you are someone who takes consistent action, whether in front of the scenes or way behind the scenes, to advance a cause that you are passionate about. For me the size of the action isn’t the point, what matters is that you are regularly taking action to make a difference. That’s my definition of activism.
Omkari Williams
As an introvert who lives with depression and anxiety, most forms of traditional activism are uncomfortable, stressful, and sometimes terrifying. I know I’m not alone in feeling that way.
However, introverts are passionate people and crucial components of a social change ecosystem, and there is a lot we can do besides marching on the streets or participating in more intense and visible forms of direct action.
Increasingly, I do feel compelled to challenge myself to take actions outside my comfort zone. But events like this are very validating for those of us who sometimes feel that our introverted nature means that we cannot be “real” activists.
This workshop will give you a structure that you can use to build your personalized plan for consistent, meaningful activism. You’ll discover your activist archetype, connect to your origin story (what propelled you to want to make change), and figure out where you fit on the spectrum of activism.”
Badass Cross Stitch
EVENT DETAILS:
Sat, May 8, 2021
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PDT (2.5 hours via Zoom)
This is a pay-what-you-can event. 100% of the donations go to expert facilitator, Omkari Williams.
About Omkari Williams
Omkari Williams is a speaker, coach for activists both experienced and new, a writer, and host of the podcast Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Race, Gender, and Social Justice. She says, “Our stories are bridges and foundational in creating societal change. Leveraging the power of our collective stories creates meaningful change and helps bring justice to the world.”
About the How To Be A Good Human Series
This is a radical skill share series conceived and presented by Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch for folks who want to do more in service to a just world, but feel unsure where to start.
As always, Deborah, kudos for taking initiative, and also for sharing your info on the Internet. Sometimes saying a thing is so is half the battle towards conquering it, and acknowledging depression and introversion is a way of not dismissing but learning to work with one’s characteristic weaknesses. I really find that I don’t think of you as either of those things, but as a person who makes me feel cheesy about my own lack of involvement. I also am introverted, but I am doing small things to make myself feel more involved, and it’s good to know that these things are enough. Ciao!