Application of CHAT Analysis to a Community-Based Action Team

This study applies cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) to a community-based racial equity and social justice action group in the American South. The community is referred as “team” by participants its host community. CHAT framework applied incorporates Vygotsky’s mediated triangle holds that learning can occur within any system. Using CHAT, it possible clarify points of tension occurred team during team’s first year development. Reflecting on supported appropriate modifications application demonstrates ways could be support leadership assessment constructive follow-up areas group, thereby contributing maintenance ongoing well-being.
 Keywords: equity, justice,