FPIW sent a camera crew to Tacoma to document an event that was organized to foster dialogue between LGBT activists and those working for privacy and safety in locker rooms.

What ensued was anything but 'civil discussion'. See for yourself the tactics that trans-activists use to shut down conversation.

Due to strong language, viewer discretion is advised.

“Kerry Convening” Conference “Closing Plenary:
Citizen Engagement & Activism”
Moderator: Secretary John Kerry
Speaker: Leonardo DiCaprio, United Nations Messenger of Peace for Climate

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Marcus Ellsworth will be taking a look at how art can become a road map for progress as we ask the question "What Now?" Citing examples from world history as well as Chattanooga's present, Marcus will pose the idea that one of the best ways to answer that question is by looking at the creative output of Chattanooga’s citizens. The answers can be found in the music, writing, and even the graffiti of Chattanooga’s most under-served populations. We can use art to engage in meaningful discussions and purposeful action to make Chattanooga better for everyone.

Marcus Ellsworth is a spoken word artist and emcee working in the Chattanooga area. He hosts and organizes Wide Open Floor, a monthly open mic performance art showcase at Barking Legs Theater. He is also the president of Tennessee Valley Pride and co-chair for Tennessee Equality Project’s Hamilton and Bradley County Committee.

Marcus has spent much of the past eight years honing his skills as an artist and working to help build community around art and issues of social justice.


About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This video is the first episode in a series about activism by meta-activism.org.

Hear how a series of renowned changemakers define the central mission of their lives around the passion and purpose of social justice, change and artistic activism, bringing insights into how we can revitalize and focus our mission with renewed purpose and commitment.

Chancelor Bennett, otherwise known as “Chance the Rapper” is a 23-year-old independent artist born and raised here, on the south side of Chicago. As a teen from the West Chatham neighborhood, Chance was encouraged to pursue his musical aspirations by his mentors and friends at creative open spaces such as YouMedia located at the Chicago Public Library. As he has grown, Chance has become not only a well-known musician but a man who truly takes pride in giving back to the youth as well as underserved communities. As 2015’s Chicagoan of the Year and Saturday Night Live’s first independent Artist, Chance has certainly made remarkable achievements in a short period of time and he doesn’t plan on stopping now.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to politics@uchicago.edu.

Chomsky on becoming a political activist. Excerpts from "Manufacturing Consent".

Born in India and raised in Canada, Anjali began to explore ideas of social justice while in high school. Passionate about youth engagement and civil responsibility, in her second TEDxTalk, Anjali asks youth to question the definition of activism and to apply the interpretation that speaks to them in order to create the world they want to see in the future.