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GRITtv: The People Speak: Remembering Howard Zinn
Rebel historian Howard Zinn died a year ago, and we miss him more than ever. As Cairo erupts in protest, as Tunisia drives out its dictator, poet and GRITtv guest Staceyann Chin tweeted "The People Speak." Staceyann was one of many actors, artists, and activist performers who joined Howard for a performance of the pieces collected in his work by that name, inspired by his classic People's History of the United States. To remember Howard and to celebrate the people everywhere fighting for their rights, we bring you selections from the film The People Speak, featuring Staceyann Chin. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Email this pageGRITtv: From History to Action: Inspired by Howard Zinn
Last week, rebel historian, best-selling author, and lifelong activist Howard Zinn passed away at age 87. His books, teachings, and most recently the film based on his work, touched the lives of activists and progressives around the world, but the greatest legacy he left us was a legacy of acting on your beliefs. We speak with four people whose lives, careers, and activism were shaped by Howard Zinn's work: poet Staceyann Chin, author of "The Other Side of Paradise:" A Memoir, progressive sportswriter Dave Zirin, Nation contributor and author of several books, including "A People's History of Sports in the United States," and teacher, actor and activist Brian Jones.
GRITtv: Marching For Equality in D.C.
When will we finally have equality for all before the law? The president's making a speech at Human Rights Campaign on the eve the National Equality March. We talk to three women who will be present and speaking out at the march: poet and activist Staceyann Chin, Sherry Wolf, author of "Sexuality and Socialism: History and Politics of Gay Liberation," and radio host "Aiyi'nah Ford, who was recently kicked out of a D.C. diner after engaging in a public display of affection with her partner.
GRITtv: What Makes a Woman? The Bullying Of Caster Semenya
On Aug. 19 Caster Semenya burst onto the world scene with her record-breaking, 800-meter run. But for Semenya, known as The Pride of South Africa, it was a race that was quickly contested when the International Association of Athletics Federations ordered tests be done to verify her gender, thus sparking a cacophony of accusations, speculation and misinformation. On today's panel we ask, "what makes a woman?" We're joined by Janet Green, boardmember at the Accord Alliance, Katie Baratz, a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, Staceyann Chin, poet, activist and author, and author Sherry Wolf.
GRITtv: Oct. 8, 2009
