activism

Protest has been part of human societies for millennia. Movements such as Black Lives Matter and Me Too offer a powerful reminder of the continued relevance of activism in the 21st century. While these examples of protest share a common DNA with historical civil rights and gender equality movements...

‘Sport’, as Mandela famously observed, ‘has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers.’...

FSP@PPG: Arts Activism in Durham Speakers: Shirlette Ammons (A Chef's Life), Laura Ritchie (Carrack Modern Art), Saba Taj (Durham Arts Movement), Caitlin Margaret Kelly (Power Plant Gallery), and Pierce Freelon (Blackspace). Moderated by Michaela Dwyer. Thursday, September 8, 2016 Power Plant...