The audience on this blog tends to be older and more experienced than that of the typical AA website, but occasionally we get comments from a younger set of people just starting to make major early life decisions. Here’s something I found that my be useful to some of you: Actress/Activist. Ashley Judd, the actress and daughter of Naomi, just graduated from Harvard with a Masters in Public Administration. She did it to become a more effective activist. (Although she did it at 42, so maybe it’s a good path for older people too.)
I heard a rumor that one (or more???) of the Bicoastal Bitchin‘ bloggers has a similar degree. At the time I heard this rumor, I honestly didn’t know such a degree existed, but when I hear about the cool things that the BCBs do in their daily lives, I see how it’s a good path for people to take. Activism isn’t just about ideas; it’s about moving, appropriating, and directing resources, as well as about articulating a strong message. If you’re a young person looking to become a serious activist, this degree might be a good one to consider.
PS: In the article, they reference Ashley’s professor Martha Chen. I thought I was Asian-spotting, but I wasn’t. 
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