experience institute: leo leap 2016

Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago


From Slactivist to Activist


pilar


Rekia Boyd, 22 Tamir Rice, 12

Laquan McDonald, 17

Eric Garner, 43

Michael Brown Jr., 18

Trayvon Martin, 17

Freddie Gray, 25

Joshua Beal, 25

Philando Castile, 32


i decided to use my platform online to talk about social injustices in the US


everyday, i shared something relevant

and everyday, my facebook feed was transforming into an echo chamber of death


there would be informative/passive content


there would be “BREAKING NEWS” headlines like this


i noticed there was a major problem with people not truly understanding one another

and the heart behind the issues that impacted these groups


*unedited photo of me feeling v sad bc facebook wasn’t what it used to be


i’m a slactivist

someone who only shares what’s wrong with the world


twitter.com


Arielle Gallione


once i knew i was inspiring others, i felt a responsibility to lead by example


in all of this, i found it hard to engage people

around me


content for humanity

brings awareness to social injustice issues by focusing on the human story


designed this project to be a

therapeutic/constructive exercise for

people who have been impacted by social injustice issues


intended to engage

silent allies

people who are aware of social injustice issues, but struggle with showing support and empathy


produce reactive and proactive content

with the intent of aiding positive and constructive change


reactive content is created with the intention of being supportive by showing empathy and encouragement after a traumatic event

proactive content is created with the intention of educating someone and inspiring change


living online

where i knew my audience was the most comfortable


finding support was difficult, until i joined leo leaps


Carol Rossetti


Malcolm Londonpoet-educator-activist-rapper

“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”Howard Zinn


now, i’ve developed a community who have committed to lending their voice

and talent


be the change you wish to see.

if you see something,

say something.

treat others how you want to be

treated.

experience institute: leo leap 2016

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