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Have you ever been encouraged to "vote with your wallet"? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power? Discover the historical roots of boycotts, their lasting impact, and explore whether this form of resistance is still effective in our modern society.
(An audio description is available for this episode. Courtesy of DCMP)
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Have you ever been encouraged to "vote with your wallet"? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power? Discover the historical roots of boycotts, their lasting impact, and explore whether this form of resistance is still effective in our modern society.
(An audio description is available for this episode. Courtesy of DCMP)
Keep up with our amazing host, @feleciaforthewin
TIKTOK: /tiktok.com/feleciaforthewin
INSTAGRAM: /instagram.com/feleciaforthewin
Special thanks to our guest, Dr. Matthew Garcia, https://faculty-directory.dartmouth.edu/matthew-j-garcia
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ROOTS OF RESISTANCE is produced by Houston Public Media for PBS.
