Keyssh Datts: Decolonizing Philly Through the Power of Story

Making Love & Designing The Future

Guest: Keyssh Datts Founder and Coordinator of DecolonizePhilly [ Keyssh._ website]

In this episode of Making Love & Designing the Future, we delve into the inspiring journey of Keyssh Datts, a passionate, 22-year-old social justice activist from Southwest Philly and the founder of DecolonizePhilly. Keyssh shares her evolution from a high school student to a prominent figure in social justice and environmental activism. She highlights the power of community storytelling and her advocacy for marginalized communities through media activism, including her pivotal role in covering the UC Townhomes fight against eviction. Tune in to hear how Keyssh's work in documenting and preserving narratives, challenges injustice and paves the way for a more equitable future.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

• Social justice and environmental activism
• Community Storytelling
• Personal Growth
• Documenting and preserving narratives that challenge injustice
• Social justice activism and media representation
• Somatic abolitionism and healing as a form of protest
• Creating sustainable systems for love and change

Production Team:

• Produced by Tezarah Wilkins
• Associate Producer: Journey Moses
• Editing: Mike Love
• Music from Envato Elements
• Cover Design & Graphics: Jacqui Stallworth of 10.30 Designs LLC
• Executive Produced and Hosted by Jos Duncan Asé

Special Thanks to:

DecolonizePhilly

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