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From ACT UP to the WTO: Urban Protest and Community Building in the Era of Globalization

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Book Synopsis: In March 1987 a radical coalition of queer activists converged on Wall Street—their target, ‘Business, Big Business, Business as Usual!!!’ It was ACT UP’s first demonstration. In November 1999 a radical coalition of environmental, labor, anarchist, queer, and human rights activists converged in Seattle—their target was similar, a system of global capitalism. Between 1987 and 1999 a new project in activism had emerged unshackled from past ghosts. Through innovative use of civil rights’ era non-violent disobedience, guerrilla theatre, and sophisticated media work, ACT UP has helped transform the world of activism. This anthology offers a history of ACT UP for a new generation of activists and students. It is divided into five sections which address the new social movements, the use of street theater to reclaim public space, queer and sexual politics, new media/electronic civil disobedience, and race and community building. Contributions range across a diverse spectrum: The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, Jubilee 2000, Students for an Undemocratic Society, Fed Up Queers, Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Triangle Foundation, Jacks of Color, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Lower East Side Collective, Community Labor Coalition, Church of Stop-Shopping, Indy Media Collective, Black Radical Congress, The Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory, Adelante Street Theater; HealthGAP, Housing Works, SexPanic! and, of course, ACT UP itself.

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Are you looking for a book that will not only educate you on the history of activism but also inspire you to take action? Look no further than "From ACT UP to the WTO: Urban Protest and Community Building in the Era of Globalization." This captivating anthology delves into the fascinating journey of ACT UP, a radical coalition of activists who challenged the status quo and transformed the world of activism.

Spanning from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, this book chronicles the evolution of activism through the lens of civil rights' era non-violent disobedience, guerrilla theatre, and innovative media work. As you flip through the pages, you'll discover how street theater became a powerful tool for reclaiming public space and sending a strong message to those in power.

But that's not all – "From ACT UP to the WTO" goes even deeper by exploring queer and sexual politics, new media and electronic civil disobedience, as well as the crucial role of race and community building in activism. This anthology showcases the diverse voices of organizations such as Jubilee 2000, Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Fed Up Queers, and many more, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the collective strength behind these movements.

If you're ready to be inspired and motivated to make a change, "From ACT UP to the WTO" is the perfect book for you. Join the new generation of activists and students who are ready to challenge the system of global capitalism. Grab your copy today and let your voice be heard!

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