The Loving Uprising

The Loving Uprising

By Jessica Aviva, Ph.D.Society & Culture
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The Loving Uprising episodes

  • Love is Being Seen and Heard: Connecting through Prison Walls with Diane Kahn

    Jessica Aviva joins Diane Kahn, founder and executive director of Humans of San Quentin, to explore love as a practice of connection and social transformation in the context of incarceration. Diane shares how working alongside people inside prison challenged her assumptions about punishment and public safety, and how their stories, art, and leadership challenge dominant narratives about the fullness who they are.

    Together, they discuss the isolation produced by incarceration, the possibilities of restorative justice, and the tension between institutional boundaries and human connection. From publishing stories to creating art and facilitating conversations about harm and healing, this episode explores how centering love can help us rethink justice, confront dehumanization, and build communities grounded in dignity and belonging.

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About The Loving Uprising

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The Loving Uprising explores the radical possibilities of love. Through intimate conversations with visionary leaders, organizers, and disruptors, we explore how love can be centered in work and…