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Keynote Speaker Announced!
July 26, 2016
Eddy Zheng understands firsthand the difficulties, barriers and frustrations that immigrant youth are going through, having immigrated to America from China with his family when he was 12 years old. Eddy’s mission is to use his experiences to inspire and motivate young people to invest in their education, raise awareness about the detrimental impact that the Prison Industrial Complex has on the Asian and Pacific Islander population, and promote racial harmony among people of color. As a tireless advocate-educator, and through extensive public service and community involvement in the San Francisco Bay Area, Eddy raises awareness about the impact of criminalization and deportation on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community and ensures that the API voice and experience is included in the larger movement to end mass incarceration in the United States.
Practical Activism Conference 2017 Keynote Speaker: Zahra Billoo
July 26, 2016
Zahra Billoo, Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), works to uphold civil rights of American Muslims, foster a better understanding of the Islamic faith and its followers, and help find avenues for Muslims to integrate more fully into the broader society. Known for her powerful DC Women’s March address, and for suing our current president, we are proud to welcome Zahra Billoo as the keynote speaker for the 15th Annual Practical Activism Conference!
Oakland Poet Porsche Kelly to be Spoken Word Artist at Practical Activism
July 26, 2016
Bay Area artist-to-watch Porsche Kelly will be performing spoken word and other poetry at this year’s Practical Activism Conference. Her poetry ranges from topics on racism, blackness, sexism, and human trafficking with emphasis on themes of love, freedom, hope and justice.
Featured 2015 Workshop-Exposing the Truth: Using Media for Social Change
October 24, 2015
A workshop to introduce the community to the idea of using journalism to create social change. explore various forms of journalism to see haw each one is used in the activism context, and challenge attendees to learn new skills and gain applicable knowledge about journalism's intersection with social change.
