How to Think Like an Activist by Wendy Syfert was an amazing reading. Unlike some of the topics we have spoken about I have an understanding for what Activism is. I understand that there are many forms of Activism and things to Champagne about. I wouldn’t really consider myself a big activist but there are somethings that I would stand up for or try to speak up about things like Citizenship for immigrants that have been here long enough that haven’t done anything wrong. Enough about my view and a little more into Wendy Syfert views. I like how in the beginning from the very start the author explains Why and how Activism is so important. I totally agree that Activism has made things better for people like me when certain things in the past had to be spoken up against. Past activists really paved the way for many things. Throughout the story the author gives Examples of this in history. Things like the French Revolution or the salt march was a GOOD example of people standing up and fighting a problem. Throughout the story she continues explaining the many resources that activists have to make a message clear in today’s times. 

The documentary I decided to watch was Knock Down the house. The documentary was based on 4 powerful women named Alexandria Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean_, Swearengin, Amy Vilela from different backgrounds. They come together because they want to fight FOR social justice and more diverse representation in the US congress. All these women want to see changes in their communities. They are racing against each other for a spot in the government to make a change. I Like this documentary because it shows examples of many things we speak about weekly things like activism & oppression. These women show what it is like to be a female activist, be dedicated to doing something & the trail and tribulations one has to go through to get to where they want to be.