{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Illinois SUCCESS: Leading with Hope","description":"This episode of Democracy's College explores how higher education leaders can sustain equity-centered work amid mounting political pressures. The conversation features Dr. Robert Brown and Dr. Sara Furr, two nationally recognized equity champions. Drawing from \u201csocial justice fatigue\u201d\u2014a term Furr defines as the physical, mental, and emotional toll of justice-oriented work without the hopelessness that marks burnout\u2014the conversation highlights the personal, relational, and structural supports needed to keep equity efforts moving forward. Brown and Furr share candid stories about the toll of this work, the importance of community, and the wellness practices and organizational conditions that help leaders \u201chold on to hope\u201d while navigating institutional barriers. Their insights offer practical strategies and inspiring \u201cpockets of hope\u201d for Illinois campuses working to close equity gaps and sustain mission-driven change. ","author_name":"Democracy\u2019s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice and Excellence for All","author_url":"http:\/\/occrl.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41729700\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41729700"}