Descendant-Led Activism: Using Podcasts and Educational Platforms to Grow Advocacy Against Witch Hunts

Sarah Jack, Executive Director of End Witch Hunts discusses her dedicated work. This post introduces an INAWARA seminar held on 7 January 2026.

by INAWARA office

Sarah Jack is the Founding Executive Director of End Witch Hunts, the only U.S. nonprofit with a mission focused on addressing historical and contemporary witch hunts globally. A descendant of multiple witch trial victims including Rebecca Nurse and Mary Easty of Salem, Sarah’s advocacy helped pass legislation in Connecticut acknowledging the innocence of colonial accused witches. End Witch Hunts actively develops witch trial justice projects in other U.S. states.

Sarah co-produces and co-hosts two weekly podcasts, “The Thing About Witch Hunts” and “The Thing About Salem,” featuring specialized expert discussions. Through End Witch Hunts projects, she and her team are working to amplify the stories of those affected, raise awareness of this ongoing crisis, and mobilize citizens to action.

This event was recorded and you can watch Sarah’s insights and experiences, followed by Q&A, here: