Pre-course reflection | Calling yourself in

Democratic Futures

Watch the Ted Talk "How to imagine a better future for democracy," where adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston discuss power, people, and the potential for restructuring systems within society.

Informed by decades of social justice movement facilitation and somatics, adrienne maree brown’s vision of leadership imagines systems woven of mutual flourishing, pleasure, and liberation.

Baratunde Thurston is a writer and podcast host who calls on the capacity of the collective to engage as citizens.


As you watch the video, consider how these concepts might support you in imagining more just worlds in early years programs.

  • How can child care managers and leaders imagine their role as people responsible for holding space for truly democratic practice?
  • How can child care managers and leaders envision the culture that might emerge from responsive and caring relationships?
Reference TED Talks. (2024, June 3). How to Imagine a Better Future for Democracy - adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mi0miIN6tA