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A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

Melissa W.
College campuses have long been crucibles of social change. From the very foundation of universities, students have used their collective voice to challenge authority and fight for a better world. This rich history of student activism is a testament to the power of young minds and the enduring fight for justice.

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A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

The Education of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

Melissa W.
We’d be remiss if we celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. without acknowledging the backbone of his activism, his wife, Coretta Scott King. Afterall, she spearheaded the campaign to make his birthday a national holiday. While we know her as a lifelong human rights activist and champion of The Civil Rights Movement, she was first a decorated student before becoming a pivotal voice in social justice advocacy.

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A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

Pride Month Organization Spotlight: PFLAG

Melissa W.
We’re entering the final days of Pride Month! We’ve enjoyed spotlighting important campus organizations and scholarships dedicated to making schools/campuses a safer and more inclusive environment for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Today’s spotlight goes to the organization PFLAG.

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A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

Campus Climate Commitments Through Second Nature

Melissa W.
It’s Earth Week! Campuses across the US are known for actively working to reduce their carbon footprint and there are organizations out there holding them to those commitments. Second Nature and The American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment is one of the organizations addressing global warming and the impact of college campuses.

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A Legacy of Dissent: A Look Back at Student Activism on Campus

Student Activism & The Association for Asian American Studies

Melissa W.
Founded in 1979, The Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) was initially created to promote teaching and research in Asian American studies and “has emerged as a primary research and teaching hub for Asian American Studies, an interdisciplinary field born out of the 1960s movements for racial justice and student activism.”

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