In this age of activism, many people who don't necessarily want to lead a movement or join a protest march are left wondering,
"How can I make an impact?"
In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari L. Williams shares her expertise in empowering introverts and highly sensitive people to help others find the activist roles that will be most satisfying and effective for them.
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In this age of activism, many people who don't necessarily want to lead a movement or join a protest march are left wondering, "How can I make an impact?"
In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari Williams shares her expertise in empowering introverts and highly sensitive people to help others find the activist roles that will be most satisfying and effective for them. Using Williams's Activist Archetype tool, readers discover their unique strengths and use this to develop a personal activism vision and game plan for making a difference.
To ensure sustainable involvement, Williams encourages starting small, working collaboratively, and beginning locally. Advice on self-care practices, burn-out prevention, and profiles of activists engaged in a range of activities and causes (from voter registration to craftivism, literacy programs, community gardens, and more) provide readers with the inspiration and practical know-how needed to engage in and commit to small, doable actions that will make a big impact in the long-term.
“The truth is, while we’re fretting over who is or is not worthy of being called an activist, we are forgetting that activism is a verb not a noun. It is a practice not a title. As Omkari Williams brilliantly lays out in this book, activism is about doing the deep and devoted work of life-long change-making. Activism means taking consistent action on the social causes that are most important to you.
For our activism to be consistent, it must also be sustainable. As in, for a lifetime not just a season. And for it to be sustainable it has to make sense in the context of who we are, what our lives looks like, what we’re skilled at, what inspires us, and what our capacity is. It all starts with us—that is one of the first things I learned from Omkari Williams.”
~ Layla F. Saad Bestselling author of Me and White Supremacy
“This book is an amazing resource for activists at any stage of their activism journey. There is a clear focus on self-preservation within the journey to ensure that individuals can give their best to their area of passion. I enjoyed the focus on diving into your story, your legacy, and your impact to create a strong foundation for the actions and changes you will be implementing.”
~ Lovely Lloyd’s Shelf
"Micro Activism gives shape, form, clarity and ease to every person who wants to participate in social change. Omkari Williams brings heart, analysis and structure to help you choose the type of activism that fits with your strengths, energy and capacity. It is a must-read for those in social change and social justice movements."
~ Pamela Slim Author, The Widest Net and Body of Work
"Exceedingly practical, encouraging, and digestible, Micro Activism guides the aspiring changemaker to engage in justice work effectively and with heart. Williams braids together pointed advice, whimsical exercises, and helpful activist profiles to point solutionaries toward their niche in the movement. For example, connecting with our origin story and big "why," can help define the focus of our contribution. According to Williams, no action is too small, and all of us have something of value to bring to the work of healing society."
~ Leah Penniman Co-Founder of Soul Fire Farm,
Author of Farming While Black and Black Earth Wisdom
"[A] useful guide to micro activism ... Readers will conclude, along with the author, that micro actions are mighty."
~ Booklist
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“My schedule has gotten exceptionally full lately and I know I’m not alone in this. Once summer is over, it feels like we’re all in a sprint towards the holiday season. At the same time, November always means election time and it can be so hard to find the reserves of energy within me to participate in activism.
Imagine my delight when Storey Publishing offered me an advanced copy of Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without a Bullhorn) by Omkari L. Williams. This book lays out a realistic step-by-step plan to incorporate activist activities into your everyday life. The keyword in that sentence is realistic. We all know burnout is real and many of us can hardly keep our heads above water as it is, but Williams’ approach is all about working smarter, not harder. “
~ Feminist Book Club
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