Gloria J. Brown Marshall

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, constitutional law professor and author of A Protest History of the United States, offers a historical lens on protest movements. She traces labor wins, union strategies, and sanitation strikes. She highlights youth roles, the personal costs of activism, and why protest builds power over time.

Guest Gloria J. Brown Marshall, a professor and author, dives into the effectiveness of protests throughout history and today. She discusses the ongoing impact of recent protests, from the Women’s March to racial uprisings, analyzing their role in achieving social change. Marshall emphasizes how collective action has shaped America, highlighting the unique strength of youth in activism. Personal stories illustrate the moral complexities involved and the crucial need for informed engagement in the fight against systemic oppression.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, writer, civil rights attorney, and constitutional law professor, reflects on the history of protest and policing. She traces policing’s roots to slavery, discusses militarization and weakened federal reform, and warns how legal shifts and institutional patterns endanger protesters and marginalized communities.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, civil rights attorney and constitutional law professor, returns to discuss protesting violent policing and the long arc of resistance in the U.S. She traces policing’s roots, critiques militarization and token reforms, and connects historic martyrs like Jimmy Lee Jackson to today’s movements. Several chapters warn about dangers of nighttime protest and the stakes of complacency.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, a professor of constitutional law and civil rights attorney, dives into the compelling narrative of protest in America. She explores the roots of Indigenous resistance, from Chief Powhatan to contemporary climate activism. Browne-Marshall sheds light on significant figures like Muhammad Ali and discusses the evolution of protest beyond mere marches. Delving into the intersections of law and social justice, she emphasizes the power of diverse protest forms and the critical need for collective action to shape a more equitable future.