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Art of Citizenry is proudly independent. This allows us to speak with raw honesty about the ways people, brands, and organizations perpetuate colonial legacies. Here, we embrace the power of nuance and unfiltered truth, believing that meaningful growth emerges when we face complexity head-on. Through in-depth conversations with activists, human rights advocates, communities on the frontlines, and many more, we dissect the critical issues we’re facing as a People while exploring ways to defend our collective well-being.
Hosted by social impact advisor and human rights scholar Manpreet Kaur Kalra, Art of Citizenry unpacks the complexities shaping our world through the lens of justice. With a sharp focus on culture, economics, and politics, the podcast explores how historic oppression persists and evolves, confronting the colonial legacies that shape our systems today. Through thoughtful conversations about decolonization and storytelling, Manpreet examines the power of narrative in challenging systemic inequities. From the impacts of business on people and the planet to the resilience of communities fighting for justice, Manpreet challenges us to rethink the systems we live in and envision a more equitable future that is restorative and just.
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What Guides Us —
Our “North Stars" serve as guiding principles that shape the show’s purpose and direction, ensuring every episode remains aligned with its mission to critically examine and challenge systemic inequities. These goals help the show navigate complex topics, offering audiences a space to unlearn and rethink issues with an emphasis on intersectional justice.
By prioritizing a deeper understanding of power and privilege, fostering critical engagement over passive consumption, and amplifying marginalized perspectives, we ensure the podcast maintains integrity and focus while creating meaningful, thought-provoking conversations that inspire listeners to question, reflect, and take action.
Meet the Team —
Manpreet Kaur Kalra, Host
Manpreet Kaur Kalra (she/her) is a social impact advisor and human rights scholar. Her research focuses on sustainable development policy, corporate accountability, cultural humility, and storytelling for social movements.
She collaborates with impact-driven businesses to co-create community-led solutions that prioritize economic, social, and climate justice within their supply chains. Manpreet focuses on impact strategy, measurement, communication, and reporting. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to unpacking historical systemic power structures and advocating for a more equitable future.
She holds a Master of Jurisprudence in Sustainable International Development from the University of Washington School of Law and currently serves as a member of the Fair Trade Federation’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee.
Aly Honoré, Creative Producer
Aly Honoré (she/her) is a Creative Producer with an expertise in managing production and coordinating projects, from pitch to post, across mediums and platforms, with an emphasis on narrative strategy.
Her experience in multimedia campaigns, skills in production, and educational background in journalism and race and gender studies allow her to build thoughtfully and powerfully within justice-forward movements and projects. She intends to continue telling powerful stories through podcasts, film, and media.
Some of the companies she's worked with include the Center for Cultural Power, Invisible Hand, Ayni Brigade, SALT Audio, Gambit Strategies, and more. In 2020, she was awarded the National Cultural Practitioner's Grant by the Center for Cultural Innovation.