Posts Tagged ‘Activism’

Canadians Protest Olympic Games

Activist groups in Canada objected to the use of Native lands for the Olympics and the displacement of people from their homes in preparation for the Games.



Someday, you could be a: Playwright Just Like Daniel Carlton

As a playwright and community advocate, Daniel Carlton combines his experience in theater with his passion for social change.



A People’s Historian: Howard Zinn Dies At 87

Howard Zinn, a historian, died on January 27. Zinn was famous for writing about ordinary people who fought against injustice.



Wildlife Protected, Not People

The British government wants to establish a Marine Protected Area in the Chagos Islands.



Howard Zinn Dies at 87

Howard Zinn, an anti-war activist, historian and author of over 20 books, including The People’s History of the United States, died on January 27, of a heart attack.



Who Am I?

Guess who these four Black students were and find out what they did to help end segregation between Black and white people.



Who Am I? (Fred Hampton)

Fred Hampton was an African-American activist in the late 1960s.



Who Am I?

I believed in non-violent methods of protesting and fasted (didn’t eat) for 36 days…



Who Am I?

Guess the name of this famous gay activist.



Someday, You Could Lead a Food Justice Organization

The People’s Grocery gives healthy food choices to people living in Oakland, California.