Social Justice Recorded Events
Watch and listen to recordings of past programs and discussions exploring social justice topics like civil rights, intellectual freedom and the criminal justice system. Learn about the Library's work with our community partners and explore diverse viewpoints and perspectives.
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Anna Zivarts discusses "When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency"
Disability advocate Zivarts discusses how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will benefit everyone. Drawing from interviews with involuntary nondrivers from around the US and from her own experience, Zivarts explains how nondrivers get around and the changes necessary to make our communities more accessible.
View Video (00:52:39) | Posted October 2024
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Accessible Hiking for All Disabilities, with Syren Nagakyrie
An interview with Syren Nagakyrie, author of "The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Western Washington and Oregon" and founder of the organization "Disabled Hikers." Syren shares about how they came to write the Disabled Hikers Guide -- the first book of its kind to include detailed trail guides, rating trail difficulty, and accessibility specifically helpful for disabled people. In addition to the book, Syren's organization advocates for improving trail accessibility with parks and recreation professionals through education and outreach.
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Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Discusses 'The Future Is Disabled'
Join us to celebrate the release of disability justice advocate Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha’s new book, 'The Future is Disabled.'