Social Justice

The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride
A memorial of candles, Pride flags, flowers, and posters in front of the Stonewall Inn's window

The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride

For Pride Month, we explore the catalyst for its existence: the Stonewall Uprising.

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Why Political Repression is Key to Cop City Project
People hold two large, cloth signs that read, "We will win," and "Cop city will never be built."

Why Political Repression is Key to Cop City Project

Stop Cop City protesters and bail fund organizers accused of “terrorism” in the latest attempt to stifle discontent for the project.

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Moms for Liberty: Nurturing Racist, Transphobic Hate
"No Facists in Philly" is written in chalk on the concrete in front of a building.

Moms for Liberty: Nurturing Racist, Transphobic Hate

Activists are mobilizing against Moms for Liberty, an organization that is one of the leading forces behind book bans and against LGBTQ+ inclusion and race curriculum.

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Grace Lee Boggs and Our Responsibility for Change 
Grace Lee Bogs sits on a couch, smiling while looking out a window.

Grace Lee Boggs and Our Responsibility for Change 

Grace Lee Boggs stressed the role of grassroots organizing and cultural transformation in fostering revolutionary change.

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How Wade-Ins Helped Desegregate the Country
White beachgoers watch Black Civil Rights demonstrator at Fort Lauderdale's segregated public beach.

How Wade-Ins Helped Desegregate the Country

Unequal access to public beaches and pools spurred a form of civil disobedience called wade-ins that would help desegregate the country.

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The Revolutionary Words of Angela Davis
Angela Davis smiling.

The Revolutionary Words of Angela Davis

An activist since she was a teen and a supporter of the civil rights, anti-war, and Black Power movements, Angela Davis has been integral in the fight for social justice.

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Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks
Organizers stage a sit-in at Gov. DeSantis office.

Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks

From reproductive health to LGBQT+ rights, Florida has been a hot spot for many of the country’s major social issues.

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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles
A Black man taking stairs to the colored entrance of movie house.

How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles

De facto residential segregation is increasing today, creating segregated hospitals, schools, and transportation systems—the very things permitted by Plessy v. Ferguson.

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The Murder of Jordan Neely and the Criminalization of Solidarity
Large group gathered by Washington Square Park arch calling for housing justice and justice for Jordan Neely.

The Murder of Jordan Neely and the Criminalization of Solidarity

Jordan Neely was killed for shouting the truth: that it is intolerable to slowly starve to death in public view in the wealthiest country.

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How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements
A poster for the "War of Wealth"play. People crowd in line in front of a bank. Caption reads: A crisis in the affairs in the great financial institution. The most animated & realistic scene ever shown on the stage.

How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements

May 1893 was the beginning of an economic recession with strong parallels to the present day. 

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