Using Intergroup Dialogue as a Catalyst for Social Justice with Kelly Maxwell
Kelly Maxwell reflects on how coming out as a lesbian in the 1990s sparked a deeper examination of her whiteness and a lifelong commitment to understanding her relationship to privilege and oppression. She traces her journey from growing up in an almost…
Read MoreDo The Hard Thing: Confronting Our Privilege as a Path to Justice with Angie Freeman
After narrowly avoiding a car accident in a parking lot one day, Angie Freeman (they/them) reflects on how that experience, and their initial reaction in the moments before and after learning the other driver was Deaf, expanded their awareness of their…
Read MoreNew Playlist Update: Echoes from the Archives
A curated mix of resonant moments that reflect the depth and authenticity that defines Social Justice Origin Stories. Updated Regularly.
Read MoreNew Playlist Update: The Why Behind The Work
The Why Behind The Work playlist is designed to ground you in the values and aspirations that shape Social Justice Origin Stories. It's great for new viewers or longtime supporters seeking to reconnect with the project’s purpose and direction. This…
Read MoreNew Playlist Updates: Episode Intros and Podcast Clips
New Playlist Updates: Episode Intros! Available for viewing on Social Justice Origin Stories' YouTube Channel. This playlist will allow you to explore the powerful opening moments of Social Justice Origin Stories' episodes. The Podcast Clips playlist…
Read MoreSocial Justice Origin Stories Passes Its First 100 Subscribers on YouTube!
Social Justice Origin Stories recently passed 100 subscribers on YouTube, and I’m so grateful to each and every listener. Whether you’ve watched one episode or every single clip, you’re helping to build a community that values truth, justice, and…
Read MoreThe Justice We Imagine Vol. 2 | Social Justice Origin Stories
This is Volume 2 of "The Justice We Imagine", a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions: When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the…
Read MoreFighting Anti-Blackness: Loving Ourselves with Daily Practices of Self-Reflection with Nadia Brigham
As an intellectual activist, Dr. Nadia Brigham has possessed the ability to recognize the patterns of injustice from an early age. She tells stories from her early life, highlighting pivotal moments that sparked her passion for social justice. She…
Read MoreThe Justice We Imagine Vol. 1 | Social Justice Origin Stories
This is Vol. 1 of "The Justice We Imagine", a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions: When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work?…
Read MoreFollow Your Innate Sense of Justice with Emely Medina-Rodríguez
Dr. Emely Medina-Rodríguez, a social researcher and program evaluator committed to equity and culturally responsive practices, shares the story of her journey from Puerto Rico to Chicago and the events that inform her practice and activism as a…
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