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What does it mean?
Stop grieving; take organized action instead.
In plain terms
Don't mourn, organize for change.
What can you take from it?
Action beats passive sorrow.

Where it applies

  • protest
  • community building
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • join movements
  • plan strategy
  • mobilize others

Questions to consider

  • What action can you take today?

Another view

Grieving is sometimes necessary before action.

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