The mission of By Any Media Necessary is to provide interactive and engaging bridges from entertainment media to education and action.

Music, film, videos, online media, plays, poetry, performance, and other creative and performing arts are often an incredible spark in the hearts and minds of passionate, committed people. How many times have you left a movie only to spend the next few days talking to friends and family about ideas that it brought out in you? How many times have you heard a song that challenged your outlook on a particular issue? These are important sparks that often times have no gasoline to ignite them to education and ultimately, action. On this site, you’ll find tools, resources and information to provide those pathways in our life.

Cara Lisa Berg Powers

develops custom classroom curricula, lesson plans, forums, and action toolkits to provide youth, educators, activists, and organizers with the resources necessary to engage their communities in dialogue and action for a more just and sustainable world. A candidate for her doctorate in Educational Leadership & Change with a focus in Media Studies, Cara has over 10 years experience working in diverse communities to use media for change. Her diverse expertise in community organizing, media literacy and education, strategic communications, positive youth development and arts for social change has brought her work to many forums, television programs, publications, and community organizations. You can find out more about Cara at caralisapowers.com.

Cara’s first book, By Any Media Necessary is available for purchase on this site, and at amazon.com. Come back frequently for expanded resources, new ideas, and connections!