Lisa LaCon
Lisa LaCon
Black & Incarcerated in New Jersey Pt. II: Solutions from the LGTBQ+ Community
Black & Incarcerated in New Jersey Pt. II: Solutions from the LGTBQ+ Community
Black & Incarcerated in New Jersey Pt. II: Solutions from the LGTBQ+ Community
Thursday 16th December 2021
Dr. Lisa LaCon explores using LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to combat the school-to-prison pipeline for Black Americans on 'Urban Tools for Change'.
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Get the buttons here!Borrowing Strategies: Can LGBTQ+ Advocacy Help Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline?
If you are with people and they don't have the time dedicated to the cause, it will not become a successful movement.
Imagine a world where the strategies that helped the LGBTQ+ community secure their rights could be used to fight systemic issues like the school-to-prison pipeline for Black Americans. In this episode of 'Urban Tools for Change', Dr. Lisa LaCon dives into this very possibility. She examines how the LGBTQ+ community's effective methods in pushing their agenda past societal gatekeepers might be adapted to address the disproportionate incarceration rates among Black Americans in New Jersey. Dr.
LaCon doesn't just skim the surface; she gets into the nitty-gritty of what makes a movement successful. She outlines four key ingredients: emotional investment, education, law, media, and the church. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in creating a robust and impactful movement. But what does emotional investment really mean? How can media and education be harnessed to create lasting change? This episode is a thoughtful conversation about leveraging proven strategies for new battles.
Whether you're part of the urban community, an advocate for social justice, or someone looking to understand the dynamics of effective movements, this episode offers valuable insights. Dr. LaCon’s approach is both compassionate and practical, making complex issues accessible and engaging. So, if you're curious about how we can borrow successful advocacy tactics to fight one of society's most pressing issues, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in and see what tools you can add to your own toolbox for wellness and recovery.