Social Movements & Activism

Revolutionary Community Organizing with the Young Lords
A mural on a brick wall that says "Tengo Puerto Rico en Mi Corazon." Underneath is a drawing of the island and a raised fist with a rifle in its hands and "YLO" at the bottom.

Revolutionary Community Organizing with the Young Lords

Much of the Young Lords’ success came from their innate ability to provide hands-on community service programs while also doing attention-grabbing acts of civil disobedience.

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Study Hall: ‘Should I Support Causes that Break the Law?’

Study Hall: ‘Should I Support Causes that Break the Law?’

A Study Hall in response to a question on the ramifications of supporting causes and acts of civil disobedience considered “unlawful.”

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Reflecting on the March on Washington, 60 Years Later
Marchers holding signs demanding the right to vote, jobs for all, and the end of police brutality at the March on Washington. A colorized version.

Reflecting on the March on Washington, 60 Years Later

Sixty years ago, the March on Washington sought to address racial inequality and economic injustice, which still fuels disparities today.

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Black August and the Revolutionaries Who Inspired It
Crowd of protesters holding signs in the street. People in the front hold a banner that reads, "Justice for George Floyd."

Black August and the Revolutionaries Who Inspired It

Black August honors the revolutionary work of Black freedom fighters who were enslaved, persecuted, incarcerated, and murdered while resisting against the state.

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Building on a Decade of the Black Lives Matter Movement
People protesting near a traffic light at night. A person holds a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter."

Building on a Decade of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Sparked from the murders of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, the Black Lives Matter movement has been a global movement for over a decade.

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How Domestic Terrorism Laws Suppress Activism
A crew of GBI officers in tactical gear next to a line of armored vehicles.

How Domestic Terrorism Laws Suppress Activism

Georgia’s expanded domestic terrorism statutes are being deployed to suppress anti-racist and anti-police brutality protests.

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

Grace Lee Boggs and Our Responsibility for ChangeĀ 

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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