Echoes of Student Activism

From the Free Speech Movement to Gaza Protests

Protestor waving Palestinian flag from the roof at Columbia University — picture courtesy of Sophia Pechaty

In this episode, we delve into the heart of campus activism sweeping across the United States, spotlighting the recent student protests in support of Gaza and calls to end violence. We connect with a faculty member from Yale to discuss the nuances of the current movement, and journey back to the spirited 1960s with a professor from Berkeley who once walked in similar protests. Join us as we explore how today's demonstrations resonate with the past, uncovering the threads that link generations of students in their pursuit of justice and peace.

Transcript archived at Waging Nonviolence [pending]