How do we shape tomorrow's social justice champions today! Join us as Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, reveals how empathy, storytelling, and education can ignite the transformative power of young voices in a divided world. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the leaders of tomorrow, today.
Summary:
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders. We delve into the crucial role of social justice education in creating a just and equitable society. Dr. Kretz shares her journey from studying psychology at Ohio State to earning a PhD in urban education from UCLA. Her passion led to the creation of an collaborative initiative that equips educators and parents to engage young minds in discussions about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Through empathy, storytelling, and playfulness, Dr. Kretz reveals how young people are driving social change today, standing as beacons of hope for a brighter future. We also explore the challenges of creating accessible social justice content in a complex political climate, emphasizing the importance of true collaboration with diverse content creators, self-care for overwhelmed citizens and advocates, and the inspiring role of youth in leadership.
Chapters with Timestamps:
00:44 - Shelby Katz's Origin Story and Little Justice Leaders' Mission
03:17 - It Takes a Diverse Team To Put Out Compelling Content
06:04 - Connecting to Children's Books to Deepen Diverse Understanding
08:58 - Calling In and Calling Out: Creating Communities of Openness and Learning
11:57 - Harnessing Empathy and Play in Social Justice Learning
14:26 - Breaking News: Responding to Current Events vs Planned Content
0:18:09 - Being Intentional When Overwhelmed and Facing Challenges
0:21:19 - Finding Hope in Youth Leading Social Change
Links:
Little Justice Leaders Website
Little Justice Leaders Instagram
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