Tag: Student Activism

The Chicano Movement Explained

The Chicano Movement was a civil rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s that fought for the rights and empowerment of Mexican Americans.

June 1976 protests Explained

The June 1976 protests were a series of demonstrations in South Africa against the apartheid government’s policy of compulsory education in Afrikaans.

May 68 Explained

‘May 68’ refers to a series of protests and strikes that occurred in France in May 1968, challenging the government and traditional social norms.

Protests of 1968 Explained

The protests of 1968 were a series of global demonstrations against war, racism, and social inequality that occurred during a tumultuous year of political and social unrest.

Kent State shootings Explained

The Kent State shootings were a tragic incident in 1970 where four unarmed students were killed by the Ohio National Guard during a protest against the Vietnam War.

1968 Democratic National Convention Explained

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was marked by protests, violence, and a divided party, reflecting the tumultuous political climate of the era.

Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam Explained

The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam was a massive protest movement in the United States against the Vietnam War.

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