submitted by adamsc@augsburg.edu
Democracy in the Ashes: Voices of Resistance, Songs of Transformation
In a time when public education, democracy, community organizing, the arts, and critical pedagogy face extraordinary threats, this year’s conference, hosted here at Augsburg, invites educators, activists, artists, and community members to gather in solidarity. We recognize the ashes of programs dismantled, communities marginalized, and voices silenced. Yet, in these ashes, we also see the seeds of resistance and the songs of transformation. Across the world, oppressions continue to intensify on many fronts, but people continue to build mass struggles to survive and even (when at all possible) thrive.
We seek proposals for workshops and panels that actively engage participants in practical, hands-on exercises, critical dialogues, and performances that explore stories of resilience, resistance, community power, and diverse strategies for understanding and acting in the world.
This conference is a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and building new coalitions. We encourage proposals that not only address challenges but also celebrate innovative solutions and victories that bring joy and inspire change.
To find out more about this year’s gathering, please visit https://ptoweb.org/gatherings/conference/registration/
Email Charles Adams, adamsc@augsburg.edu with any questions! We hope to have a strong presence from Augsburg faculty, staff, and students!