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THE HISTORY OF ACTIVISM IN AMERICA (F201)

F – Culture

This course covers the history of activism in America and what it has achieved, from the abolitionist movement to Moms Demand Action.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Tamres-Moore

TAMRES-MOORE, BONNIE — Long-time human rights activist who continues to teach, speak and act for over 25 years. Founding member of National Religious Campaign Against Torture; cofounder of Interfaith Action for Human Rights, both based in Washington, DC; founder of Coats for Canines, a nonprofit providing pet needs in the Austin, Texas, homeless community. She is a creator of innovative projects addressing torture, bigotry and human rights abuse, an educator and public speaker. She is currently the director of the “hate has no home” initiative for Speak Out Against Hate in Delaware. (F201)

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