Essays on Activism

“No More Tears Sister” is a 2005 documentary on the life and legacy of Dr. Rajani Thirangama- a revolutionary left-leaning Sri Lankan activist. She was a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and extended her support to them both within the country…

The Youth International Party, or the “Yippies”, were founded in 1968 by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Some other significant people of this party were Nancy Kurshan, Paul Krassner and Abbie’s sister, Anita Hoffman. The party was established in opposition to the Vietnam war and…

All women love cleaning! It is a proven fact, didn’t you know? Have you ever seen a cleaning ad with an unhappy woman? No, because they do not exist. All women love cleaning. That is exactly what this society has conveyed for decades. Gender roles…

In his memoir, Stride toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, Martin Luther King Jr. provides a fascinating profile into the dynamics between racial relations and American democracy in the Modern Civil Rights Movement Era that spanned from the 1950s to 1960s. Through the characterization, setting, and…

In Jo Smiths article ‘chickens run free’ smith opens the article by acknowledging that a truck of chickens was intercepted by activists in which the chickens were given their ‘freedom’ , arguing that it was a well needed head start in order draw attention to…

Angela Davis, an African American activist and educator who devoted her life to bring about social change, throughout the years of her work, did not perceive system of laws or proclamations as what simply define freedom and condemned the notion that civil rights equates to…

Noel Pearson is an aboriginal activist and respected leader of the community. He belongs to Guugu Yiithirr aboriginal community which is at Hope Vale, a Lutheran mission upon Cape York Peninsula. He completed his graduation from University of Sydney with an honours degree in History….

Aimed to move beyond our everyday assumptions about art, politics and how they relate, it is worth drawing our attention to the processes that often unite creative practices and practices of resistance. Resistance is an inherently creative notion, associated with creativity, for making a difference….

By the 70s Faith had grown in popularity she was recognized by many for her efforts in fighting for social justice, human rights and equal opportunity for all indigenous Australians. She was a much-loved public figure in Australia along with many other aboriginals who helped…

Bell Hooks Or Gloria Jean Watkins Bell Hooks real name is Gloria Jean Watkins. She is a feminists and social activist. She got the name “bell hooks” from her grandmother. Her hooks come from race, capitalism, and gender. She is also known for addressing race,…