How Neglected History Is Key to Reconciliation for Systemic Change with Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford
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You wonât find the devastation of Black Wall Street in history textbooks. Most of the country didnât know about it until a few years ago. Like the district itself, it was erased, and itâs only one example of such historical neglect.
Itâs why my guest Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford was so adamant about including chapters on history and activism within her book From Thought to Action because knowing that history is essential to facilitating systemic change. Sheâs well-versed in the areas of social justice and activism with workshops, books, and dozens of book chapters, articles, editorials, and journal manuscripts on these topics.
In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, youâll learn about how so much of our history in this country has been deliberately erased. Youâll also hear about the impact of social injustice survivors in places like Oklahoma, why many places where social injustices have occurred struggle to recover, and much more!
5:48 - Defining social justice and how living in Oklahoma broadens perspective on intersectionality
15:07 - The neglected history of social injustice (and its survivors) and the need to move past a guilt-laden existence
24:32 - The consequences of not focusing on and maintaining reconciliation of past social injustices
34:14 - Why you need to take inventory of your personal history and proceed carefully with how you take direct action
Connect with Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford
Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford is a university administrator and professor of communication, a discipline she has loved since her first speech contest at the age of 14. Today, Amy is well published in the areas of social justice, activism, identity, and leadership. She has authored or coauthored dozens of book chapters, journal manuscripts, newspaper editorials, and newsletter articles. Her book From Thought to Action: Developing a Social Justice Orientation is in its 2nd edition. A TEDx speaker and curator, she frequently presents to conference, university, and community audiences.
Amy is the past president of the Central States Communication Association and is a recipient of the organizationâs Jack Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Scholarship. She was awarded Communication University Educator of the Year in both Texas and Oklahoma, and Outstanding Administrator from the National States Advisory Council of the National Communication Association.
From Thought to Action (Second Edition): Developing a Social Justice Orientation by Amy Aldridge Sanford
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