
Idea: Does activism make a difference?
A Talk about turning purpose into action.
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Jose Antonio Vargas on Immigration Law Reformation

Shannon Watts Wants You to Raise Your Voice

Cleo Wade on Expressing Activism Your Way

Richard Edelman on the Social Responsibility of Leaders

READI Chicago's Reality Allah on Violence, Trauma, and Redemption in Chicago
Our emotions undoubtedly play a role in motivating, sustaining, and shaping personal activism. But what are the ways in which social, cultural, and personal experiences lead to individual purpose—is that how a movement begins? This session, presented in partnership with WTTW, will examine the meaning of purpose and the defining moments that transform it into action.
**Please leave all large bags, backpacks, laptop bags/briefcases and luggage at home. Small clutch bags are permitted (approximately the size of a hand but no larger than 12” x 6” x 12"). All ticket holders are subject to security screening by event security personnel, police officers and/or the U.S. Secret Service.**