Exploring Martha Hall’s books was an incredible experience. Hall tore down the walls of how a story book should be structured. She took her life experiences and struggles and turned it not only into books, but also art. Martha Hall got diagnosed with breast cancer, and decided to share her experiences through books. One book called “Blue Moon” was a very touching piece. There were pages beautifully drawn of the ocean and moon, connecting it to her illness. Another book…
Does safe space radio bring people together to create social cohesion in topics such as equality issues and mental health awareness? 1.) The general definition of social cohesion is people forming trusted relationships within a community. Safe Space Radio’s mission statement focuses on talking about things that may be uncomfortable in order to bring awareness on certain topics. “The mission of Safe Space Radio is to inspire courageous conversations, break down the barriers that divide us, and create compassionate communities.”…
Safe Space Radio, created by board certified psychiatrist Anne Hallward has made significant moves in society, and is a great example of social cohesion. Safe Space Radio is a site made specifically for people to talk about subjects that may normally be shameful or embarrassing. This radio breaks down societal norms that it is not okay to talk about personal shameful things. The mission of the Safe Space Radio is to “inspire courageous conversations, break down the barriers that divide…
The paper “AIDS, Inc.” written by Dr. Helen Epstein was a really interesting read. Not only did I learn about the aids epidemic happening across the country, but I also learned about how awareness is effectively and ineffectively spread. In South Africa in the early 2000’s the aids epidemic was at an all time high. The government did not help to try and solve this problem, and they kept ignoring the fast spreading problem. One way people tried to resolve…
Dr. Anne Hallward, psychiatrist and co founder of Safe Space Radio made many great claims in “How our silenced stories can change the world”, but there was one statement that really stood out. The statement was “Because our voluntary vulnerability, our willingness to share these stories, is an act of courage. It is an act of generosity. And finally, it is an act of cultural leadership.” This claim really stood out to me, because it shows how the unity of…
Angela Davis, activist, educator, and author was invited to the University of New England in celebration of the late Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. She was invited to speak upon her continuous fight for equality not only in race, but also gender. Angela Davis started off her speech talking about certain events that happened in her life that lead to her becoming such an activist for equality. She discussed growing up in a home where bombings occurred just to scare…
Angela Davis is a very influential social justice and political activist, author and professor. In her life she has many accomplishments such as several published books and was honorary co-chair at the Woman’s March in 2017. Angela Davis was born into activism, because of her mother Sallye Bell Davis. Sallye Bell Davis was not only a national officer, but was also a leading organizer of the Southern Negro Youth Congress. This group was created in hopes of building relationships among…
