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Culture Watch: “My So-Called Life” and, like, the homeless teens Christmas episode
Looking to supplement your usual go-to holiday movies with something different this year? Catherine Hinrichsen from Seattle University’s Project on Family Homelessness takes us back to the mid 90's and her favorite Christmas episode of any show ever: the "So-Called Angels” episode of “My So-Called Life.” This powerful episode takes us on a journey contrasting a middle-class family’s Christmas splendor with the harsh life of teens living in homelessness. And as Catherine discovers, the fictional story actually mirrors the real life story of a key actor, making the message even more poignant.
Spark Change Podcast Episode 4: Social Media Campaigns
What is a social media campaign, anyway? We explain, and share examples of campaigns that have started conversations and sparked change.
Spark Change Podcast Episode 3: Simple Advocacy Videos
Short videos are easy to make and share with smartphones, and they can have a big impact because of their power to create an emotional connection between viewers and people they're watching. In this podcast, we share tips for producing and distributing simple advocacy videos.
Spark Change Podcast Episode 2: SnapApp
Interactive content, such as polls, quizzes and photo contests, are effective ways to increase engagement. In this podcast, we share ideas for using interactive content creation tools like SnapApp to advance advocacy.