"The Laura Flanders Show" (26.5 minutes)
In a time where unconstitutional and violent orders like the Muslim travel ban
are the daily occurrences, it's important to lift up the people and organizations
who have continuously been on the frontlines of this work. In this special for
Black History Month, Laura interviews Opal Tometi, a Black feminist writer,
communications strategist, cultural organizer, and co-founder of the Black
Lives Matter Network. She is also executive director of the US' leading Black
organization for immigrant rights, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.
Plus, a look back at our BLM coverage in Ferguson and Baltimore. And a
word from Laura on taking a breath in the midst of panic, to recollect, and
then, organize.
"If a Story Moves You, Act On It" (12.5 minutes)
Stories are necessary, but they're not as magical as they seem, says writer Sisonke
Msimang. In this funny and thoughtful talk, Msimang questions our emphasis on
storytelling and spotlights the decline of facts. During a critical time when
listening has been confused for action, Msimang asks us to switch off our
phones, step away from our screens and step out into the real world to create a
plan for justice.
"2016 High School Scholarship Essay Contest" (1 hour, 16 minutes)
In 2016, the Physicians for Social Responsibility (Sacramento Chapter) received
essays that were submitted by more than 130 high school seniors in Sacramento
and surrounding counties, reacting to this quotation from the Dalai Lama:
"Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people
are fed, and where individuals and nations are free."
Each of the 10 finalists in the 2016 contest, chosen by a panel of distinguished
judges, received a $1,000 scholarship. After each finalist read their essay at
this May 1, 2016 event and responded to a question from one of the judges, the
panel selected the First Place winner ($3,000 scholarship), Second Place winner
($2,500 scholarship), and Third Place winner ($2,000 scholarship).