039 Heather Booth: Organizing Can Change the World

At age 74, Heather Booth thrives as a visionary leader who makes big change happen. Ever since her teen years, Heather has championed social movements and built organizations—civil rights, women’s rights, labor rights, and others.  She describes her entry into organizing in the 1960s and her founding, in the 1970s, of the Midwest Academy, a national training institute, that unites community organizing with “movement’ background and spirit.” A long-time resident of Washington D.C., Heather advises organizations and leaders on adapting strategies for changing times. The death of Heather’s husband two years ago—her movement partner—rocked her world. Yet she describes herself as a ‘long distance runner’ who keeps visions alive.

"We must build and exercise the public power for social good." - Heather Booth

Take-Aways:

• Sometimes one must stand up to illegitimate authority.

• Do what gives you joy in life.

• Build community around family, friends, others—and cultivate relationships.

• Plan strategically, not just to protest, but to build power.

• If we organize, we can change the world.  We need to organize.

Contact Information:

hboothgo@aol.com

www.heatherbooththefilm Changing the World

www.MidwestAcademy.com

 

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