Hope and Resistance: Voices of a People’s History of the United States in the 21st Century

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In a special broadcast, we look at voices of a people’s history inspired by the late great historian Howard Zinn’s groundbreaking book, A People’s History of the United States, which helped reshape how history is taught in classrooms. Twenty years ago, Zinn and Anthony Arnove began organizing public readings of historical texts referenced in A People’s History of the United States. The two would go on to publish a book collecting theses texts under the title Voices of a People’s History of the United States. While Zinn died in 2010, his work continues to inspire millions across the country and the globe. Arnove and Hailey Pessin have just published a new book titled Voices of a People’s History of the United States in the 21st Century: Documents of Hope and Resistance. It gathers more than 100 speeches, essays and other documents of activism, protest and social change. We speak with them about the book, and feature readings from texts featured in it.
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[@budrollin]

Have courage, we are the future chapters in the next generation's People's History.

[@irrekbowman7955]

Very powerful messages and voices against hate, fascism, and racism. We need much more people and programs like this in the world to point out to those of us who choose to ignore and displace the problems and history of an experimental country with outdated rules that only benefit the rich and powerful. Never give up, fight for a better America. Be inspired to make change for the better for all. Thank you Democracy Now for showing us all the right path we should be taking.❤

[@Kianquenseda]

People migrate for the same reasons that we always have

[@newmoonjlp]

Thanks Democracy Now. My spirits needed lifting today during this sad time for our nation

[@coleengoodell7523]

Thank you for sharing these great writers and the reading of their words. I was deeply touched, motivated and tearful upon reading, "The Invention of Wings", and purchase more than one copy of it. I gave a copy to a relative of mine who is a teacher and she refused to read it as she didn't like the "dialect" that was used in many parts of it. In my heart of hearts I felt that it wasn't the dialect that put her off, but the message of the book.

[@moonroxxit]

I love Howard Zinn. 💙💙💙 don’t remember how many copies I’ve bought of his seminal book over the years to share. This day’s moving show made me remember to update my debit information to include Democracy NOW! in my (modest) monthly donation; today is the best day to do my little part. Thank you all who bring us truth into our lives. 💙💙💙

[@christopherbettridge5983]

"No human being is illegal". Well spoken.

[@selalewis9189]

Howard Zinn also taught at Spelman College 🫶🏾

[@5554132]

I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.

[@RobinHerzig]

🦸Prof Howard Zinn one of the GREATEST American Heroes of All Time 📚🎓✊

[@agnikollias6678]

No more USA imperialism!!!!!! No more !!!!

[@kerlyenai]

Howard Zinn an inspiration, truly!

[@quesadilla79]

it changed me reading his book while deployed invading iraq.

[@sarahfern7128]

My son grew up with Howard Zinn's book

[@user-jx1hi2kp8j]

Thank you for all your efforts brave lady.

[@daisybugzy]

This book 📕 opened my eyes 👀 year’s ago. A state prisoner told me about the book on the phone 📞 I was better informed about the real American 🇺🇸 History because of this book. Thank you 🙏🏽 Joey tevenal.

[@davidchmielecki2967]

I have that book.

[@RobertJohnson-nx3yj]

Thank you Amy & the entire Democracy Now team for this superb presentation and the introduction to Mr. Zinn, Anthony, and Hailey. I look forward to delving into their works.

[@MrJacobrabbit]

I have this book

[@damienflinter4585]

Thanks again, Amy&crew.