by Suzanne Grandt | Jun 21, 2019 | suzanne grandt
Poetry is not just for renaissance shepherds trying to woo a maiden faire. The unique format of the medium allows activists to speak out against injustice and promote—or rebuke—political systems. Poet, playwright, and essayist June Jordan redefined political activism...
by Suzanne Grandt | Jun 21, 2019 | suzanne grandt
Jane Addams was a champion of women and the working-class. During her lifetime, Addams was well known for her activism and writing. She was the founder of a progressive settlement, Hull House, which provided immigrants and laborers with education and social services...
by Suzanne Grandt | Jun 15, 2019 | suzanne grandt
The past six decades can be defined not just by the fashion or popular television programs, but also by the prominent human rights efforts. The ’60s saw the American civil rights movement, which inspired UC Berkeley’s Free Speech Movement that same decade. In the...
