Explore Justice
Explore Justice is a video series
designed to help us unpack and
examine the current and historical
perspectives that shape social justice.
designed to help us unpack and
examine the current and historical
perspectives that shape social justice.
Introduction
Social Justice is linked to the idea of fairness and equality in society. This fairness applies to all aspects of individuals' lives, including their basic human rights and needs. Throughout our nation's history, groups of people have been discriminated against on the basis of skin color, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background, and religious beliefs.
The Explore Justice video series is an opportunity to challenge our own prejudices by educating ourselves on social justice topics and issues that many are still experiencing today. Each category's content is split into sections focused on history, the present, and Los Angeles. Alongside each video are reflection questions, next steps, and resources focused on building resilience.
We recommend starting with a grounding in the key concepts behind Social Justice, below, and then choosing a category to start your social justice journey.
The Explore Justice video series is an opportunity to challenge our own prejudices by educating ourselves on social justice topics and issues that many are still experiencing today. Each category's content is split into sections focused on history, the present, and Los Angeles. Alongside each video are reflection questions, next steps, and resources focused on building resilience.
We recommend starting with a grounding in the key concepts behind Social Justice, below, and then choosing a category to start your social justice journey.
Key Concepts: Social Justice
What is: Social Justice?
Step 1: Let's get started by understanding what we mean by Social Justice
What is: Privilege & Oppression?
Step 2: In this section, we will learn more the basics and origins of privilege & oppression
What is: Intersectionality?
Step 3: Finally, dive into what "intersectionality" means and why it matters - then, move on to Racial Justice, Gender Justice, or Cultural Equity.
Resources
Take Action
Take Action
We hope that you are inspired by what you learn on Explore Justice. On the Take Action page we are gathering opportunities available to learn more, engage in your community, or to take direct action on the social justice issues you care the most about.
Healing + Resilience
Healing + Resilience
On our Healing and Resilience page, you will find a growing list of resources, to encourage you to take care of yourself, to process what you have learned and to start or deepen any healing. This investment in your own well-being and building a resilience practice will help you process the emotional responses that come up when exploring issues of structural oppression.