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...
by Suzanne Grandt | Apr 1, 2019 | lawyer, suzanne grandt
Maya Angelou’s writing is both prolific and poignant, and although the American author has been gone for almost five years now, her words of strength and inspiration still impact the world of activism and literature. Before her passing, she had been reportedly...
by Suzanne Grandt | Feb 27, 2019 | lawyer, litigator, suzanne grandt
The most popular and well-known way to be involved in your local government is to vote. However, there are so many other ways of expressing your political opinions in a way that can impact legislature. Here are some steps to take if you are interested in playing an...
