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Podcast: NBN Book of the Day
Episode: Gloria Browne-Marshall, "A Protest History of the United States" (Beacon Press, 2026)
Description: Exploring 500 years of protest and resistance in US history—and how its force is foundational and can empower us to navigate our chaotic world
In this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today’s climate change demonstrations, Browne-Marshall sheds light on known and forgotten movements and their unsung leaders, revealing how protest has shaped our nation and remains a vital force for change today.
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