"Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" by Adrienne Maree Brown
In this book, Adrienne Maree Brown uses elements found in nature to convey ideas like resilience, interconnectedness, and change. The author mentions how “change is constant.” The world is always changing around us and we must be flexible and adapt to these changes.
Adrienne Maree Brown also quotes Octavia Butler: “All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you.” Brown says this to emphasize how interconnected we are with each other and the systems around us. We have an ability to make an impact through our intentional actions.
“Transform yourself to transform the world.” Brown encourages people to deeply connect with others and build meaningful relationships that then translate to better work, communication, and collaboration. First, we much look inward and do the work to improve ourselves in order to have more fruitful interactions with other and change the world.
“The urgency of intersectionality” by Kimberlé Crenshaw
“Intersectionality” coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw is a framework that describes how people’s multiple identities intersect to form unique ways of experiencing discrimination and privilege. Intersectionality recognizes the multidimensionality of all people. In this TED Talk, Kimberlé Crenshaw demonstrates how the lack of an intersectional viewpoint in our societal systems leaves certain people and identities less represented which causes injustice.
Crenshaw illustrates how traditional systems often fail to address the unique experiences of individuals who belong at the intersection of multiple marginalized groups.
Intersectionality is crucial in achieving meaningful social change and justice for all.
Check out the YouTube video below that explains more about intersectionality.