Roots of Resistance

History Series / 1 Season

Have you ever looked around and wondered how society transformed into what it is today? Felecia For the Win is here to shed some light on it all. On Roots of Resistance we'll take a deep dive into various social movements, and into the individuals who helped create them, that have shaped how we exist today.

Watch Latest: S1 E7

11m 35s

The Disturbing History of America's Highways

S1 E7 / 11m 35s

In this episode of Roots of Resistance, join Felecia for the Win as she uncovers how highways have torn apart Black and brown communities since the 1950's, how these communities resisted, and how the fight continues today.

Is Now (Finally) The Time To Make Weekends Longer?

S1 E6 / 10m 47s

In this Roots of Resistance episode, host Felecia from Felecia for the Win breaks down the workers’ movements that fought for better working conditions we still benefit from today, and how today’s push for a four-day week continues that legacy.

Who Has the Right to Vote in Your State?

S1 E5 / 12m 17s

In this episode of Roots of Resistance, join Felecia as she delves into the age-old question: Is voting a privilege or a fundamental right? Explore the legacy of disenfranchisement in America and the ongoing struggle for voting rights, particularly for those with a felony conviction.

Do Boycotts Actually Work?

S1 E4 / 10m 33s

Have you ever been encouraged to "vote with your wallet"? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power?

How These Disabled Women Won Their Supreme Court Case

S1 E3 / 11m 33s

In 1999, two brave women with disabilities took on the state of Georgia. What happened next was a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision and a pivotal moment in disability rights.

The Longest Student Strike in History

S1 E2 / 10m 12s

Throughout history, students have voiced their opinions on issues closest to their hearts. In this episode of Roots of Resistance, we explore how, in 1968, a group of fearless students, and their allies, ignited a revolution for equality that transformed campuses and society forever.

How Activists Changed American Healthcare

S1 E1 / 12m 11s

In this episode of Roots of Resistance, discover how the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), revolutionized the healthcare system by challenging pharmaceutical companies, advocating for faster drug approvals, and demanding patient involvement in medical decisions in their effort to combat the AIDS crisis.

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