Join us to discuss the intersection of art and social justice with poet Chelsey Richardson on Tuesday, June 22, from 6-7 p.m. ET (UTC -4).
Chelsey Richardson is a mother, teacher, and spoken word poet; her poems amplify social justice issues such as climate change, systemic racism, and the education system.
On June 22 from 6-7 p.m. ET (UTC -4), join us to participate in a live conversation between Chelsey and Carter Center Human Rights Program Graduate Assistant Josh Griffin where we will discuss her poem: "Setting Suns As Bright As A Wildfire."
The discussion will focus on the intersectionality of activism and art and how Chelsey uses art as a tool to give voice to speak to social injustices.
Hello and welcome! We'll be getting started in a few minutes.
Please leave your questions for Chelsey here and we will pass them along.
So beautiful! Gives me chills and tears!
Agree--Democracy Now is a great source of news and analysis
QUESTION: I think everyone has a creative side--What can you tell other about how to begin to explore the issues in a creative way? How do you get started?
The many references you made to the water, the earth, the solar system etc -- were they metaphorical, literal, or both?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry, Chelsey! Could you speak more to the "unfinished business" and our refusal to "reckon with our past" and what hope could look like within this necessary work, especially for young people?
This relates a bit to what you said about policymakers and land ownership, but how do you believe global warming connects to the sense of entitlement possessed by humans (by the rich, by white people, etc.)?
It was wonderful meeting you, Chelsey, at the Juneteenth Festival. We know that art has the power to expand people's awareness of matter of social justice. How do we ensure that awareness is transformed into evolvement and participation?
Crying again!!!
THANK YOU!!!
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Thank you!
Thank you for a thought-full and thought-provoking discussion today!
Thank you for watching and for your great questions! This video will now be archived and can be used as a resource for further discussion.