Background During the mid-1900s, the United States was going through social change, but discrimination was still very common. People who were not white, straight, English-speaking, or male were often pushed to the margins of society. Mexican Americans, especially those living near the U.S.–Mexico border, faced racism, poverty, and pressure to assimilate. Queer people were rarely accepted, and women of color were expected to stay quiet about the struggles they faced. Speaking

Background During the mid to late 1900s, talking openly about race, gender, and class was uncomfortable for many people. These topics were often separated or ignored completely. Feminism usually focused on white women, while conversations about race left out women’s experiences. Black women were rarely given space to speak honestly about their lives, feelings, or ideas. Schools and universities were especially unwelcoming to people who questioned the system. Many were expecte

Background In the early 2000s, many girls around the world were still denied one of the most basic human rights: education. In parts of Pakistan, the Taliban enforced extreme rules that banned girls from attending school, speaking freely, or imagining futures outside of the home. Fear controlled everyday life, and speaking out could cost you everything. Girls were expected to stay silent, invisible, and obedient. For most children, survival meant compliance. However, one youn

Background During the late 1800s and early 1900s, racism in the United States was both common and extremely violent. Lynching, where mobs of white people would kill Black Americans without trial, was one of the worst type of injustice. It usually gained public approval and had no consequences. These types of acts were talked about rarely in the media, and if they were, they were justified or ignored. Regarding political power, African Americans had very little. Women, especia

Background In the 1960s-70s, the U.S. was going through significant changes. The civil rights movement was fighting hard against racism and unfair treatment against black people. At the same time, women were advocating against sexism and gender roles, hoping to gain a bigger voice in society. Not just this, but people were also starting to speak out about prison rights, especially regarding the treatment towards the specific minority of blacks and poor individuals. It was a t