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Social Justice Origin Stories

Storytelling, reflections, educational resources, and conversations on what moves us to work for equity, social justice, and collective liberation. A growing community.

Social Justice Origin Stories

Storytelling, reflections, educational resources, and conversations on what moves us to work for equity, social justice, and collective liberation. A growing community.

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The Justice We Imagine

The Justice We Imagine Vol. 2 | Social Justice Origin Stories

By Relando Thompkins-Jones
May 28, 2025

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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 work?

Why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?

As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be.

Stay tuned for future entries to The Justice We Imagine and for announcements about additional series as well.

Featured Stories in The Justice We Imagine Vol. 2

Working in Cooperation and Opposition for the Greater Good with Courtney Holland

Visibility, Power, and Centering Queer Black Stories with Monique Alicia Gamble

Holding Space: The Transformative Power of Being Witnessed and Supported with Leticia Peguero

Unpacking the Box of Shame with Arc Telos Saint Amour

Shifting Organizational Culture: Trauma-Informed, Identity-Conscious Supervision with Chelsea Pratt

Looking The Beast in The Face: Unlearning to Relearn with Yusef Bunchy Shakur

Using Power to Bring More Power to People: Education for Freedom and Justice with Mia Henry

A Lighthouse and A Refuge: The Firehouse Community Arts Center with Phil Jackson

Phoenix Rising: You’re a Part of Public Health, You Just Don’t Know It Yet with Bryan O. Buckley

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Relando Thompkins-Jones

I'm a macro social worker, social justice educator, strategist, and storyteller who leverages media and education to advance equity and social justice within people, organizations, and communities. I started Social Justice Origin Stories because I believe in the power of storytelling and making our experiences accessible to others, because I believe in the liberatory effects of social justice education, to support justice-seekers in finding community and feeling less alone given the relentlessness of oppressive systems, and to be a resource of support and reflection for those who are thinking through how they could best contribute to the work. We need all who can, to do what they can.

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