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LiA #1: You Can't Serve a Community You Don't Listen To

What if the biggest barrier to meaningful advocacy is assuming you already understand the people you're trying to help? This week, while developing a financial aid workshop with NYPIRG, I reflected on privilege, positionality, and why listening may be more important than speaking.
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Terrah Garner
Jun 03, 2026

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