Stuff You Missed in History Class SYMHC Classics: Six Impossible Episodes - Other Ins
Feb 22, 2025
Dive into lesser-known historical protests and legal battles in this engaging exploration. Discover the bravery of young activists during a 1939 sit-down strike at a segregated library. Uncover the daring 'sip-in' by the Mattachine Society, fighting against discriminatory alcohol policies. Explore the complex journey of Indigenous fishing rights in the Pacific Northwest and the impactful activism of the American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities. Learn about the birth of ACT UP and its urgent demands during the AIDS crisis, shaping essential advocacy movements.
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Alexandria Library Sit-In
- In 1939, five Black men staged a sit-in at a whites-only library in Alexandria, Virginia, leading to their arrest.
- Attorney S.W. Tucker orchestrated the protest, hoping to force integration through legal action.
Mattachine Sip-In
- In 1966, members of the Mattachine Society organized "sip-ins" at New York City bars to challenge discriminatory alcohol service policies.
- After several attempts, they were refused service at Julius's bar, leading to a pivotal photo and legal action.
Fish-Ins
- Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest held "fish-ins" during the 1960s and 70s to assert their treaty-guaranteed fishing rights.
- These protests involved acts of civil disobedience and clashes with authorities.