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Thoughts, tools, and posts on empathy, care, and social justice—beyond the algorithm
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William Dorsey Swann: The First Ever Drag Queen [SafeSpace]
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Read more: William Dorsey Swann: The First Ever Drag Queen [SafeSpace]The Empathetic Museum. [@empatheticmuseum] (June 6, 2023). “From @safespace_vids.” [Video]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/empatheticmuseum/reel/CtKdQW9NlkY/
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Summer Empathy Explorations
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Read more: Summer Empathy ExplorationsEmbrace empathy. 🌈 How can community stories help shape your engagement? 🎭 Engage with immersive activities that challenge perspectives and ignite empathy within each visitor to your site. Discover the transformative potential of empathy through our programming. 🌟…
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Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic Adults
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Read more: Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic AdultsAwe, an aesthetic and moral emotion, helps societies flourish by making children more generous,” the study claimed. “Our research is the first to demonstrate that awe-eliciting art can spark prosociality in children. To learn more, check out this…
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The Power of Language
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Read more: The Power of LanguageWords wield immense power in shaping our perceptions, emotions, and interactions. In this post, we gather texts, images, and thoughts that illustrate that “Language is a political instrument, means, and proof of power”.
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International Women’s Day
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Read more: International Women’s DayDue to its ties with socialism and communism, perhaps it’s not surprising that International Women’s Day didn’t catch on in the United States the way it did in other countries. Recently, however, international marketing campaigns have brought the…
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10 Principles of Disability Justice
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Read more: 10 Principles of Disability JusticeDisability cuts across class, gender, race, and ethnicity, and disproportionately affects people living in poverty, women, and people of color.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Are Rapidly Escalating
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Read more: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Are Rapidly EscalatingThis year alone there have been more than 400 anti-LGBTQ bills proposed. This is a state of emergency. The strategy here is to have these bills contested and make their way to the conservative Supreme Court to pass…
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On “Nothing can be Changed Until it is Faced: Museum Solidarity Statements as Reflections of Understanding Systemic Racism”
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Read more: On “Nothing can be Changed Until it is Faced: Museum Solidarity Statements as Reflections of Understanding Systemic Racism”We implore White staff at predominantly White institutions to examine their museum’s history and practices to understand how they reflect White supremacy culture and Colonialism.
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Black History Month
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Read more: Black History MonthBlack history is American history. #blackhistory365 Black history is American history. #blackhistory365
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Black Mental Health Matters
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Read more: Black Mental Health MattersCheck out the @afspnational’s work, ‘Mental Health Resources for Underrepresented Communities,’ a comprehensive guide on mental health resources and tips for the Black community.
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A “person-oriented society
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Read more: A “person-oriented societyWe must rapidly begin the shift from a “thing-oriented” society to a “person-oriented” society.
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The Emancipator’s Justice Dictionary
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Read more: The Emancipator’s Justice DictionaryThe Justice Dictionary by The Emancipator provides essential terms and concepts that help contextualize current societal issues and offers insights for envisioning a better future.
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