All I Want for Christmas is 3.5%

The work of creating a multiracial democracy – a democracy where power is truly shared, and equity is real – can feel overwhelming, depressing, futile even. But what if the tipping point for creating lasting change is only 3.5%? Dr. Chenoweth (Harvard University) found that no civil resistance campaign across the globe over the last century “failed after they had achieved the active and sustained participation of just 3.5% of the population.”

Now we are at a unique historical moment to harness changing mindsets, to build a 3.5% of actively engaged white and/or privileged parents practicing antiracist integration.

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LINKS:

• Dr. Erica Chenoweth Ted Talk
• Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/integratedschools
• Dr. Kfir Mordechay on gentrification
• Matt Gonzales – “White Lips to White Ears”
• Dr. Elizabeth McCrae on the Mother’s of Massive Resistance
• Professor Michelle Adams on Milliken v Bradley and the hope for a multi-racial democracy

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The Integrated Schools Podcast was created by Courtney Mykytyn and Andrew Lefkowits.

This episode was produced by Andrew Lefkowits and Courtney Mykytyn. It was edited, and mixed by Andrew Lefkowits.

Music by Kevin Casey.