A1 Providence Student Union huge inspiration. Ss have innovative demonstrations to call attention to issues +provide potential solutions #byanymedia

A1: Agreed, Raffi Sarkissian! Combining awareness w/ learning (and, hopefully, action) is crucial. And combats 'slacktivism' narrative. #ByAnyMedia

#ByAnyMedia Q2: When launching a new activism action/campaign/project, what should be the first steps? (All advice welcome!)

A2: Seems gathering a comm or network around your outrage is essential - allows for dialogue and sustainability #ByAnyMedia

A1: Big fan of people using their celebrity or platform to advocate and educate about social justice issues COMMON John Legend #ByAnyMedia

#ByAnyMedia A2: From a Communications standpoint, helpful to have central online asset that gives basic info (for both community & press).

Diana Lee COMMON John Legend Def. John Oliver on Last Week Tonight was brilliant on this for #NetNeutrality #ByAnyMedia

#ByAnyMedia Q3: What can you/your community do if your action plan is just not gaining any visible traction?

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A3: Reflect with group, get feedback, try again. Consult with allies. Look to similar campaigns and learn from their successes. #ByAnyMedia

zack mezera Aristotle's angry: @ right person, @ right degree & @ right time, & for right purpose, + the right way Samantha Close #Byanymedia

A3: Great piece on @TheHPAlliance #NotInHarrysName campaign & how they stayed the course for 4 years: washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/… #ByAnyMedia

A3: Not sure if carries into activism but artists say success often comes from silly thing they loved-not the "important" thing #ByAnyMedia

#ByAnyMedia Q4: Do you have any advice for youth activists who are not taken seriously because of their age?

A4. Focus on "branding" the effort/function rather than themselves. #byanymedia

A3: Believe it was Gandhi who said "It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important." #ByAnyMedia

#ByAnyMedia A4: Stay on message- condescension is often used as a distraction from the powerful content of youth activism

#ByAnyMedia Q5: What are some easy mistakes or ‘rookie moves’ to avoid when it comes to modern-day #civics & activism?

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