Learn more about Relando's founding beliefs, assumptions, and aspirations that inform his work with Social Justice Origin Stories. Relando also explains the project structure in more detail including the storytelling perspectives of personal journeys, organizational histories, educational segments, and community voices. Consider this an orientation to get acclimated, as well as an invitation to consider your own story and contributions.

What you'll learn in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories

00:32 The Power of Storytelling

01:24 Personal Motivations and Experiences

03:37 Understanding Socialization and Internalized Oppression

06:49 Building Community and Collective Storytelling

09:38 Challenges and Fatigue in Social Justice Work

13:32 Formats and Themes of the Project

19:39 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Support the podcast by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories

Visit the Social Justice Origin Stories Project Website: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com

Listen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991

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Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.