The document discusses how art can be used as a tool for activism and social justice. It describes an organization called Facing History and Ourselves that uses primary sources, discussions, and character exploration to promote empathy and reflection. It provides an overview of the Stitching Truth guide that covers Chile during Pinochet's dictatorship, using poetry, letters, interviews and images of protest art to highlight the role of women in restoring democracy. The document also includes examples of student art projects about issues like LGBTQ rights, Japanese internment, the Holocaust, and gender inequality that were used to start campus conversations.