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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Tameka Greer, founder and director of Memphis Artists for Change (MAC), recently sat for an interview to talk about the work of her nonprofit and the advocacy work that she and her colleagues engage in every single day. She touches on a variety of social issues that MAC lends its voice to, including police reform in Memphis. Ms. Greer is a very compelling speaker, and MAC’s advocacy activity in the Social Justice space offers inspiration to other NPOs looking to ramp up their advocacy work.
The video is posted under the MODULES tab.
As with the first video you watched with Adam Nikas, I’d like you to watch this one with Ms. Greer, then offer your thoughts about it. The video is about 40 minutes in length.
In this discussion board, I simply need you to address one or more of the following topics:
1. What general thoughts do you have about MAC’s philosophy and approach to the social justice advocacy work they do every day?
2. What reaction do you have to Ms. Greer’s explanation of how and why MAC is lending its voice to police reform in Memphis?
3. Are there any issues that Ms. Greer touched on that you’d like to talk about more with her? What and why?
This assignment is worth 30 points, 20 of which will come from participating in the discussion and five of which will come from posting your thoughts by the deadline of February 8th.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Essay on Memphis Artists for Change and Tameka Greer’s Approach to Social Justice Advocacy
Memphis Artists for Change (MAC) is a non-profit organization that was founded and is directed by Tameka Greer. In a recent interview, Tameka spoke about the work of MAC and the advocacy activities they engage in every day. In this essay, I will address three topics: my general thoughts about MAC’s philosophy and approach to social justice advocacy, my reaction to Tameka’s explanation of why MAC is lending its voice to police reform in Memphis, and any issues that Tameka touched on that I would like to talk about more with her.
First, I have to say that I am impressed by the passion and commitment that Tameka and her colleagues at MAC have for social justice advocacy. MAC’s approach is not just about raising awareness about social issues, but about actively working towards creating real change in the communities they serve. Their use of the arts to drive social change is innovative and inspiring, and I believe that their work has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of people.
Second, I was struck by Tameka’s explanation of why MAC is lending its voice to police reform in Memphis. She spoke about the need for systemic change in the way that the police interact with communities of color, and how MAC is working to bring attention to this issue. I was particularly moved by her description of the work they are doing to help create a more equitable and just system. I believe that this type of advocacy is crucial, and I am glad that organizations like MAC are working to bring attention to this issue.
Finally, there were several issues that Tameka touched on in the interview that I would like to talk about more with her. For example, she spoke about the role that the arts can play in promoting social justice, and I would be interested in learning more about how MAC is using the arts to drive change. Additionally, I would like to learn more about the specific advocacy campaigns that MAC is working on, and what they hope to achieve through their work.
In conclusion, I am inspired by the work that Tameka and her colleagues at Memphis Artists for Change are doing to promote social justice and drive systemic change. Their innovative approach to advocacy, using the arts to raise awareness and create real change, is something that other non-profit organizations could learn from. I look forward to learning more about MAC’s work in the future.
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