Wildfires. Raids. Protests. In just ten months, our city’s been through a lot. As we face these existential threats, our communities need new generations of leaders and activists to step up and take on the challenges. In 2024, Hate Is A Virus conducted dozens of interviews with lifelong Asian American changemakers. That research was turned into From The Ground Up, a framework for sustainable activism that supports young activists today.
Learn more about community-centered activism and hear from leaders on the frontlines of activism with these two workshops in this new series presented by the Democracy Center and Hate Is A Virus. The series is supported by the UPRISERS Foundation.
WORKSHOPS
From The Ground Up: A Sustainable Activism Training
Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Democracy Center at JANM
Step up your community activism and join this interactive workshop featuring small group breakout sessions and written reflections to learn the From The Ground Up framework. Attendees will be equipped for a lifestyle of community-centered activism.
Lessons from the Frontlines: A Changemaker Panel & Speed-Mentorship Session
Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Democracy Center at JANM
Take on new challenges and learn how to make an impact with this panel conversation and Q&A featuring leaders on the frontlines of activism. From initial ideas to real and significant change, they will share what it took to go from “somebody should do something” to starting—and sustaining—movements that tangibly affect the world around them.