experience institute: leo leap 2016
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Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
From Slactivist to Activist
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
pilar
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
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
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
i decided to use my platform online to talk about social injustices in the US
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
everyday, i shared something relevant
and everyday, my facebook feed was transforming into an echo chamber of death
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
there would be informative/passive content
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there would be “BREAKING NEWS” headlines like this
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i noticed there was a major problem with people not truly understanding one another
and the heart behind the issues that impacted these groups
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*unedited photo of me feeling v sad bc facebook wasn’t what it used to be
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i’m a slactivist
someone who only shares what’s wrong with the world
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
twitter.com
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Arielle Gallione
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Arielle Gallione
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Arielle Gallione
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once i knew i was inspiring others, i felt a responsibility to lead by example
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
in all of this, i found it hard to engage people
around me
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
content for humanity
brings awareness to social injustice issues by focusing on the human story
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
designed this project to be a
therapeutic/constructive exercise for
people who have been impacted by social injustice issues
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
intended to engage
silent allies
people who are aware of social injustice issues, but struggle with showing support and empathy
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
produce reactive and proactive content
with the intent of aiding positive and constructive change
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
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
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
living online
where i knew my audience was the most comfortable
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
finding support was difficult, until i joined leo leaps
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
Carol Rossetti
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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
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now, i’ve developed a community who have committed to lending their voice
and talent
Pilar McQuirter @pilar_chicago
be the change you wish to see.
if you see something,
say something.
treat others how you want to be
treated.