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What does it mean?
De la Rocha calls for reclaiming power in the face of widespread ignorance.
In plain terms
We need to regain control because ignorance is winning.
What can you take from it?
Take action to reclaim power from ignorance.

Where it applies

  • education
  • activism
  • community organizing

Putting it to work

  • education
  • voting
  • community building

Questions to consider

  • What power do you need to take back?
  • How does ignorance maintain control?

Another view

It assumes ignorance is the only barrier to power.

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