Roots of Resistance - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
How Activists Changed American Healthcare
Discover how an AIDS activist group transformed patient advocacy and vaccine systems in healthcare.
The Longest Student Strike in History
Explore how a group of fearless students transformed campuses and society forever.
How These Disabled Women Won Their Supreme Court Case
In 1999, two brave women with disabilities took on the state of Georgia.
Do Boycotts Actually Work?
Discover the historical roots of boycotts, and whether this form of resistance is still effective.
Who Has the Right to Vote in Your State?
Join Felecia as she delves into the age-old question: Is voting a privilege or a fundamental right?
Is Now (Finally) The Time To Make Weekends Longer?
Could a four-day work week be the future?
The Disturbing History of America's Highways
Felecia for the Win uncovers how highways have torn apart BIPOC communities since the 1950's.
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