
Consider This from NPR How the college protests echo history
Apr 29, 2024
Frank Garidi, a history professor at Columbia University and an expert on the 1968 student protests, dives into the recent surge of campus activism sparked by the conflict in Gaza. He draws compelling parallels between today's protests and those of the 1960s, revealing the legacy of student mobilization for social justice. Garidi also shares personal insights from his experiences during the Columbia protests, discussing their lasting impact on university culture and the policies shaped by such activism.
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Occidental College Protests
- Occidental College students protested military recruiters and occupied buildings in 1969, echoing current protests.
- These actions, inspired by 1960s movements and Nixon's Cambodia expansion, show student activism's enduring power.
Michigan Diag Protests
- Students at the University of Michigan are currently camped out on the Diag, the same spot as 1960s Vietnam War protests.
- This highlights the continuity of student activism across generations.
Columbia University Protests of 1968
- In 1968, Columbia University students, including Tom Horwitz, occupied buildings for six days before police violently cleared them out.
- This event became a flashpoint for the student activist movement nationwide.

