Melissa. Valle Journal #5

Activism has played a powerful role in social movements for many generations today and will become more powerful for the next generations to come. Fighting for women’s equality, fighting against racism, sexism transphobia and many more. When fighting for social change you must spread the word and inform the public. If you are an activist, you must educate the public regarding what is going on and what they can do to help build a strong community. They must be able to discuss the information and focus on the people’s attention to grasp what you are dishing out. We want the people to listen to want to make a difference and make changes that will benefit the world and the next generations. 

Regarding the Me to Movement in recent years, it is crazy how this was mentioned about 11 years ago or so by Tarana Burke, she organized the way to support women and single girls as they shared the sexual violence they experienced. Look how long it took for any recognition. At least is has been acknowledged and there are some changes in the process. Marshsa P. Johnson is someone who fights for the LGBT and transgender rights. She has fought for better health care for the people who are just like any other human being, why treat them any different. It sucks that the health care gets to decide who get health care especially if they have different bodies that do not represent who they Truely are. I am sure it may seem like it is taking a lifetime to make these changes and it may make you want to give up on the battles but be strong move forward full force. There have been changes and it a process so it I worth the fight even if it is a lengthy process. 

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