Community Conversations Ep. 6: The Co-opting of Social Movements

Milwaukee Rep

Throughout history, social movements been co-opted by personal, financial, or political interests. In Animal Farm, the goal to create a more equal society for animals takes a slow but concerning turn. How does this happen in the social movements today? Can social organizing stay true to its original purpose while effectively advancing its cause? Panelists include: • Anne Golden, President of the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County • Cacy Kemp, Associate Director of Safe & Sound • Emilio De Torre, Director of Community Engagement at the ACLU of Wisconsin • Rayhainio Boynes, Founder/Creative Director of Flye