Shauna Harris is an actor, poet, and global citizen education officer. She also has a keen interest in researching Black studies and having an intersectional approach to her activism, especially towards people who have been racialised. You can stay up to date with all her life bits on Instagram @shaunaxroseShe has two upcoming shows you can catch her in as well; Monsters (8-15 Sep) & Blanchardstown Resonance II (20 Sep)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[02:40] An introduction from Shauna & the importance of theatre & art in activism[07:05] What global citizenship means & how it’s beneficial for everyone[13:10] Shauna’s tips for people who want to make positive local (and therefore global) action![15:00] How Shauna got involved in taking positive social action in the first place[20:25] Other things Shauna does to live more lightly on the planet[31:25] How she minds her mental health in today’s worldResources mentioned:Hot Brown Honey (Hive City Legacy Dublin Chapter) Dr. Ebun Joseph - Black studiesDr Lucy Michael - expert on inclusion & equalityAudre LordeKimberlé CrenshawReni Eddo-Lodge (Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race)Me & White Supremacy by Layla F SaadThe Good Ally by Nova ReidBlack, Listed by Jeffrey BoakyeFor Black Boys Who’ve Considered SuicideBlack is Beautiful by Chronixx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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