Justice In Motion Companion Guide
Series podcast link;
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmj5CDbtZ83b7YBjtLwLXenDVrhMRDUOu
🎬 Episode 1: Foundations of Social Justice
Length: 3–5 minutes Format: Video + Podcast
🎙️ Episode Script Summary
Title: “What Is Social Justice—and Why Does It Matter?”
https://youtu.be/QAHOpJxkyhs
Opening Hook:
“Justice isn’t just a courtroom word—it’s a daily reality. But who gets it, and who’s left out?”
Core Segments:
Define social justice: equity, access, participation, rights.
Historical roots: civil rights, liberation movements, global struggles.
Key concepts: systemic inequality, privilege, intersectionality.
Introduce thinkers: bell hooks, Paulo Freire, Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Call to action: reflect on your own position in systems of power.
Closing Line:
“Justice begins with awareness—but it grows through action. Let’s move forward together.”
🌐 Website & Podcast Intro (for all platforms)
Series Intro (for landing page or podcast series description):
Justice in Motion is a three-part journey into the heart of social justice. From its roots to its future, we explore how power, resistance, and equity shape our world—and what you can do to make it better.
Episode 1 Description:
In this first episode, we lay the groundwork for understanding social justice. What does it mean? Where did it come from? And why is it more urgent than ever? Join us as we unpack the core principles and challenge ourselves to think critically about fairness, equity, and our role in shaping a just society.
📘 Companion Guide: Episode 1
Title: Foundations of Social Justice Sections:
Key Terms Defined
Social Justice
Equity vs. Equality
Intersectionality
Systemic Oppression
Thinkers to Know
bell hooks: Teaching to Transgress
Paulo Freire: Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Kimberlé Crenshaw: Intersectionality
Reflection Prompts
What does justice mean to you personally?
Where do you see inequality in your community?
How do your identities shape your experience of fairness?
Action Steps
Read one article or book from a listed thinker.
Attend a local community meeting or equity workshop.
Share this episode with someone who’s new to the topic.
📣 Facebook Post (for Episode 1)
🚨 NEW SERIES ALERT 🚨
Justice in Motion kicks off today with Episode 1: Foundations of Social Justice.
What does justice really mean—and who gets to define it? We’re diving deep into the roots of equity, power, and participation. Whether you’re new to the conversation or ready to go deeper, this episode is your starting point.
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#SocialJustice #JusticeInMotion #EquityMatters #bellhooks #KimberléCrenshaw #PauloFreire
🎬 Episode 2: The Invisible Architecture of Injustice
https://youtu.be/XHLqi822fgM
Length: 3–5 minutes Format: Video + Podcast
🌐 Website & Podcast Intro
Series Intro (for landing page or podcast series description):
Justice in Motion is a three-part journey into the heart of social justice. From its roots to its future, we explore how power, resistance, and equity shape our world—and what you can do to make it better.
Episode 2 Description:
In Episode 2, we explore how systems of power shape inequality. From education and healthcare to housing and criminal justice, we uncover the invisible architecture of oppression—and how it can be dismantled.
📘 Companion Guide: Episode 2
Title: Systems of Power and Oppression Sections:
Key Concepts
Systemic Oppression
Institutional Power
Intersectionality
Structural Inequality
Case Studies
Redlining and housing discrimination
School funding disparities
Sentencing gaps in the justice system
Reflection Prompts
Where do you see systemic inequality in your daily life?
How do your identities interact with systems of power?
What privileges do you hold within these systems?
Action Steps
Research local policies affecting education, housing, or policing
Support organizations working on systemic reform
Share this episode and start a conversation about structural change
📣 Facebook Post (for Episode 2)
🧱 Justice in Motion continues with Episode 2: Systems of Power and Oppression
Oppression isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s built into the system.
In this episode, we explore how institutions—from schools to courtrooms—shape inequality. And how we can start to dismantle the structures that keep injustice in place.
🎧 Listen now | 🎥 Watch here | 📘 Download the companion guide
#JusticeInMotion #SystemicOppression #Intersectionality #SocialJusticeSeries #EquityMatters
🎬 Episode 3:The Power of Refusal-and the Courage to Rebuild
https://youtu.be/Ri91fNBjJZQ
Length: 3–5 minutes Format: Video + Podcast
🌐 Website & Podcast Intro
Series Intro (for landing page or podcast series description):
Justice in Motion is a three-part journey into the heart of social justice. From its roots to its future, we explore how power, resistance, and equity shape our world—and what you can do to make it better.
Episode 3 Description:
In Episode 3, we explore the power of resistance and the path to reform. From grassroots activism to policy change, we highlight how people challenge injustice—and how those challenges reshape society.
📘 Companion Guide: Episode 3
Title: Resistance and Reform Sections:
Key Concepts
Resistance
Reform
Grassroots Organizing
Civil Disobedience
Movements to Know
Civil Rights Movement
Me Too
Black Lives Matter
Disability Rights
Reflection Prompts
What forms of resistance inspire you most?
Where do you see opportunities for reform in your community?
What role can you play in a movement for change?
Action Steps
Attend a local organizing meeting or town hall
Volunteer with a justice-focused organization
Share this episode and start a conversation about resistance and reform
📣 Facebook Post (for Episode 3)
✊ Justice in Motion continues with Episode 3: Resistance and Reform
Resistance isn’t just protest—it’s persistence. It’s vision. It’s transformation.
In this episode, we explore how people challenge injustice and build new systems. From civil rights to climate justice, we highlight the movements that shape our world.
🎧 Listen now | 🎥 Watch here | 📘 Download the companion guide
#JusticeInMotion #ResistanceAndReform #SocialJusticeSeries #ActivismMatters #EquityInAction