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01/31/2024

JustMedia x Black Nerd Problems presents to you an insightful essay by Omar Holman. Titled ""KRAKOAN ERA X-MEN FAIL TO DO BETTER," this piece delves into the challenges faced by our beloved mutants in their quest for improvement.

Dive into the essay and join the conversation as we unravel the intricate layers of the Krakoan Era X-Men narrative. Let's dissect, discuss, and discover the untold stories together!
Don't miss out—https://justmedia.org/krakoan-era-x-men-fail-to-do-better: Read the Essay Now "

01/29/2024

Calling All Advocates for Justice Reform!

What innovative ideas do you have to transform our justice system and make it more fair and inclusive?

Watch here: https://justmedia.org/video/ted-talk-am-i-not-human-call-criminal-justice-reform

Your insights matter! Join the movement for reform by sharing your thoughts below. Let's collaborate to build a system that truly serves and uplifts every individual in our communities.
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01/26/2024

Explore the profound impact of global incarceration with "Incarceration Nations: A Global Docuseries." From Tribeca to communities worldwide, join our global tour! Study guides, episode downloads, and a social media toolkit are now available. Let's spark conversations in schools and communities everywhere. Share within your networks and be part of the dialogue!

Click the link: https://justmedia.org/curriculum/incarceration-nations-global-docuseries

WE ARE: CREATORS | ADVOCATES | STORYTELLERS | ARCHIVISTS

01/22/2024

Myth vs. Fact: Criminal Justice Edition

Myth: Longer prison sentences always result in safer communities.

Fact: Research shows that the length of sentences is not always correlated with increased community safety. Investing in rehabilitation, addressing root causes, and community-based alternatives often yield better outcomes. Let's rethink our approach to create a more effective and just system.

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01/19/2024

Engage in a thorough exploration with our designed toolkit, specifically crafted to augment your understanding of the enlightening YouTube video, "What is Transformative Justice?" by Barnard Center for Research on Women. Featuring the esteemed voices of adrienne maree brown, Mia Mingus, Stas Schmiedt, Ann Russo, Esteban Kelly, Martina Kartman, Priya Rai, and Shira Hassan, this resource is purposefully structured for a sophisticated 1-hour classroom lesson, an interactive educational workshop, or a thought-provoking film screening talk-back.

Immerse yourself in the wealth of knowledge within the curriculum here: https://justmedia.org/curriculum/justmedia-transformative-healing-justice-curriculum

Tailored to facilitate insightful conversations, our toolkit empowers you to navigate the nuanced aspects of transformative justice. Join us on this educational journey!

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WE ARE: CREATORS | ADVOCATES | STORYTELLERS | ARCHIVISTS

01/15/2024

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

This quote from the Civil Rights Movement icon inspires us to meet darkness with light and hate with love. Even when fighting injustice, we must lead with compassion.

Dr. King showed the power of nonviolent activism grounded in care for humanity. His words remind us that lasting change comes through showing others the light within when they've only seen the dark.

Let this wisdom from Dr. King motivate your advocacy today. Fight for justice, but with empathy. Defeat hate by uplifting others' humanity. Be the light.

01/12/2024

Meet Mahogany L. Browne, Executive Director of JustMedia. An accomplished writer, organizer, and educator, Mahogany brings her experience as a poet, author, and founder of the Woke Baby Book Fair to lead JustMedia's work. Let's celebrate Mahogany as she continues to drive JustMedia's mission of challenging injustice through the power of storytelling and media literacy. Learn more about Browne’s work. www.justmedia.org

01/09/2024

JustMedia’s new curriculum guides critical conversations about the criminal justice system, accompanying Deanna Van Buren’s TED Talk envisioning a world without prisons.

Designed for a 1-hour classroom lesson or workshop, the toolkit builds an understanding of the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly on communities of color.

First-person narratives and data unpack the roots of systemic racism in policing and prisons. Discussion questions encourage reimagining justice.

Explore the Mass Incarceration Curriculum and transform perspectives on reform: https://justmedia.org/curriculum/justmedia-mass-incarceration-curriculum

12/29/2023

What stories need to be told in our community?

Storytelling is powerful. Sharing diverse perspectives can increase empathy, illuminate injustice, and drive social change.

But many stories remain untold. Whose voices need to be amplified? What challenges need to be better understood?

Tell us: what overlooked stories in your community demand more attention? What issues impact you that the mainstream narratives ignore?

Please share your thoughts below on which unheard stories we need to platform and problems we need to spotlight through the power of storytelling.

Let's lift overlooked voices. Let's put unexamined challenges under the microscope. Only by listening and sharing can we foster positive change.

12/23/2023

Myth Busting Racism:

A common myth about racism is that it ended in the past with milestones like the Civil Rights Act. But the facts show racism persists:

Data shows Black Americans still face discrimination in housing, banking, health care, employment, education, and justice.
Voting restrictions disproportionately disenfranchise minority voters.
Studies reveal unconscious racial bias continues to impact people of color negatively.
Hate crimes and racist rallies reveal extremism is on the rise.
Racism has evolved but still impacts society today. Acknowledging modern discrimination is key to dismantling racism. Progress requires truth.

12/20/2023

JustMedia is proud to partner with POWERHOUSE Residency, an organization providing transformative retreat space for Black women, women of color, and non-binary artists and activists.

Powerhouse's mission is to give these creators a nature-immersed place outside NYC to recharge and reconnect with their inner power, free from daily stressors and oppression.

By collaborating, JustMedia and Powerhouse Residency hope to further their shared goals of amplifying marginalized voices, nurturing empowerment, and driving social change through art, media, and community.
Learn more about the inspiring work of Powerhouse giving women of color strength, renewal, and freedom to create: https://www.powerhouseresidency.org/

12/19/2023

JustMedia is shining a light on disability justice with a powerful curriculum guide based on the acclaimed Netflix film Crip Camp. This curriculum should be used as a toolkit for critical analysis of how disability is portrayed in media and culture. Through these media literacy resources, we can better understand the need for equity and justice for people with disabilities.

Crip Camp chronicles the revolution of disabled teens in the 1970s that fought for inclusion and accessibility, sparking a broader movement. The lesson plan follows and builds on the film's themes — examining harmful stereotypes and uplifting empowering stories showcasing the disability community’s humanity.

JustMedia inspires advocating for change — “Disabled people are the true experts of their experiences.”
Explore the curriculum at https://justmedia.org/curriculum/justmedia-disability-justice