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Poetry of Protest & Resistance: A Visual Experience

This is a poetry in civil and social movements digital guide to help individuals explore topics of gentrification, racism, gender, and other issues via a visual experience.

Poems of Protest and Resistance

Welcome to Poetry of Protest and Resistance:

A Visual Experience Guide!

"Pithy and powerful, poetry is a popular art form at protests and rallies. From the civil rights and women's liberation movements to Black Lives Matter, poetry is commanding enough to gather crowds in a city square and compact enough to demand attention on social media. Speaking truth to power remains a crucial role of the poet in the face of political and media rhetoric designed to obscure, manipulate, or worse." ~ Poetry Foundation


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                                                                                        Illustration by CHema Skandal!

El Camino College Student Jamal

El Camino College Student Emily Nabayan