This article is the third of a three-part series that dives deep into the nearly five decades of Apartheid in South Africa and the movements of non-violence that impacted it. If you have not already read the first two articles, I suggest exiting this article and doing so as it will provide additional context and clarity.
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Uncovering Apartheid: The Defiance
This article is the second of a three-part series that dives deep into the nearly five decades of Apartheid in South Africa and the movements of non-violence that impacted it. If you have not already read the first article, I suggest exiting this article and doing so, as it will provide additional context and clarity.
Uncovering Apartheid: Beginnings
This article is the first of a three-part series that dives deep into the nearly five decades of Apartheid in South Africa and the movements of non-violence that impacted it.
Recent Protests in France and Why They Are so Effective
Recently, French citizens have used nonviolent protests as a way to show the President and his administration their frustration with current social issues or policies. These protests have forced President Macron to change his policies, showing the power that protests can have.
University Failure and Student Response – Linking Today to the 1960s
Earlier this month, a horrific, hate-filled video of a UW-Madison student spouting racist slurs, threats, and a desire to own enslaved people began circulating around the UW-Madison community. It didn’t take long for the video and responses to it to go viral online, resulting in a petition for the expulsion of the students involved with the video amassing tens of thousands of signatures.
A Look at Nonviolent Protests by Indigenous People Throughout History
Throughout history, indigenous people have been using forms of nonviolent resistance to protest the atrocities and illegal acts done by the respective federal governments.
The Green Bandanna: A Universal Symbol
The green bandanna has recently become a universal symbol of abortion rights and solidarity. This symbol’s journey began in Argentina, traveled across Latin America, and reached all corners of the world.
Always Been Here – Wisconsin’s History of LGBTQ+ Presence and Activism
In October of 2022, a well-known transphobic political commentator was invited to UW-Madison by a conservative student group and allowed to speak. What followed was an outraged student body, a clash of protestors and insults publicly thrown at university officials who spoke out for trans acceptance. The intensity of the event was felt throughout campus and sparked a discussion about LGBTQ+ presence and resistance throughout Wisconsin history, which this article explores.
Evaluating the Ethical Dimensions of Indigenous Civil Resistance
This essay was written for a class that Gabe took called Ethical Leadership at his UW in London Study Abroad Program. Disclaimer: The following blog post is not a reflection of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s …
Methods of Nonviolence you may not have Considered
Learn about nonviolent resistance tactics that you may not have considered, featuring stories from Guatemala to Puerto Rico.