Emergent City: Discussion Guide

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This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief inthe power of human connection and is designed for people whowant to use Emergent City to engage family, friends, classmates,colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that fosterdebates in which participants try to convince others that they areright, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spiritof openness in which people try to understand one another andexpand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a widerange of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film.Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or twothat best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to leave time toconsider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leavethe room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances whenconversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

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Nyiesha Mallett

Nyiesha Mallett (she/her) is a 25-year-old artist, arts educator, and DOE college counselor. She began organizing with UPROSE in 2015 at just fourteen and graduated from Cooper Union’s School of Art in 2023. With roots in Grenada, she brings a deep awareness of climate change’s impact on Caribbean communities of color. Nyiesha channels her passion for social, political, and environmental justice through both her art and community work, leading workshops that center resident voices in climate action. Her efforts have influenced policy, built community solidarity, and earned recognition as a 2021 Grist 50 Fixer and Yale Public Voices Fellow.

Annecia Steiniger

Annecia Steiniger is an environmental and political organizer originally from Staten Island who has worked on various electoral and issue based campaigns since 2016. She is a graduate of Evergreen State College in Olympia,Washington where she studied environmental science, political economy, and Mandarin. Passionate about love as praxis, she is currently involved in building mutual aid. networks in New Jersey.