Shauna Harris is an actor, poet, and global citizen education officer. She also has a keen interest in researching Black studies and having an intersectional approach to her activism, especially towards people who have been racialised. You can stay up to date with all her life bits on Instagram @shaunaxrose

She has two upcoming shows you can catch her in as well; Monsters (8-15 Sep) & Blanchardstown Resonance II (20 Sep)

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• [02:40] An introduction from Shauna & the importance of theatre & art in activism
• [07:05] What global citizenship means & how it’s beneficial for everyone
• [13:10] Shauna’s tips for people who want to make positive local (and therefore global) action!
• [15:00] How Shauna got involved in taking positive social action in the first place
• [20:25] Other things Shauna does to live more lightly on the planet
• [31:25] How she minds her mental health in today’s world

Resources mentioned:

• Hot Brown Honey (Hive City Legacy Dublin Chapter)                  
• Dr. Ebun Joseph - Black studies
• Dr Lucy Michael - expert on inclusion & equality
• Audre Lorde
• Kimberlé Crenshaw
• Reni Eddo-Lodge (Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race)
• Me & White Supremacy by Layla F Saad
• The Good Ally by Nova Reid
• Black, Listed by Jeffrey Boakye
• For Black Boys Who’ve Considered Suicide
• Black is Beautiful by Chronixx

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