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My Manifesto: If you say something, then follow through with action. If the changes you want are not represented by those in a position to make them, then do something about it. Think about how you can make a difference and do it.
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“I believe that actions speak louder than words, if you care about something, show it in whatever way you can. For me, that is by interacting with people through design.� Lauren Blackburn
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“For action to be effective, you have to get your hands dirty every now and then.� Emily Duncan
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“I believe the best form of action is when people are making connections with other people.� Rachel Healey
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“Live consciously. There are a thousand small things we can do each day... Just don’t forget to do them!“ Luke Sorenson
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“I believe in community action. I believe we are stronger together.� Christine Bosch
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“I take action by learning the facts and telling others about them.� Casey Zheng
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“I show action through goofy illustrations.” Bohao Zhang
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“Talk less. Do more.” Bowie Chen
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“I take action by creating art in reaction to what’s going on around me. I think making a piece that reflects your ideas is important, and it can serve as a catalyst for conversation among my friends and family.” Patricia Witt
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“I show action through the little things.” Jack Lynch
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“I think everyone should try to create change through their specific platform. As a designer, I try to create change by creating work that encourages my audience to view important issues in a new light.� Rachel Fleischer
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“I try to show action through my relationships with other people around me and in my approach to topics in my daily life, conversations, discussions and interactions.� Michelle Kim
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“I believe in action through creating, connecting and giving, despite the circumstances.� Laura Ancona
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“Become informed and contribute to something you’re passionate about.” Julia Xie
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“I try to take action in little ways. A friendly hello or quick chat can go a long way during times like these. I think even just a smile can create a sense of comradery and acceptance, which seems fractured in our country today.” Cathy O’Malley 31
“I think that taking action, big or small, is important to making any change happen. I take action by being conscious of how my work fits into or disrupts the world we live in and aiming to change the status quo by depicting the world that I want to exist.� Caroline Dierksheide
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“I take action partly through listening to the stories of those who are marginalized and then trying to lift and spread their stories through the means of my privilege.� Noah Jodice
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“I think it’s all about turning your passion into action.” Lena Bradtke-Litwack
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“It’s the smallest everyday kind actions that make me believe that humanity is innately good. A smile at a stranger on the street, helping someone cross the street, holding the door open... These are the things that keep the world turning smoothly.� Melina Goldman
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“I feel like for progress you need to challenge your own ideas and opinions by having real conversations with people who are different from you.� Maansi Vatsan
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“Showing love instead of fear!” Madeleine Gibson
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What will you do?
Lauren Blackburn, Washington University, Fall 2016