History of protests in U.S. is Oct. 20 program topic

The Lewes Public Library and the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will host professor and social justice attorney Gloria J. Browne-Marshall for a conversation about her new book, “A Protest History of the United States,” at 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, at the library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, and online via Zoom.

Browne-Marshall’s book explores 500 years of protest and resistance in U.S. history, and what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach people today about navigating a chaotic world. Beginning with Indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today’s climate change demonstrations, she expands how to think about protest through sharing select historical moments and revealing the roles of key players involved in those efforts.

Joining Browne-Marshall in conversation will be Ronald Collins, legal scholar and Lewes Public Library distinguished lecturer. “Gloria J. Browne-Marshall presents a timely and eye-opening account of the long history of protest in America and its significance to marginalized peoples who spoke out even when doing so was perilous. She offers a window to the past and a door to the future,” said Collins.

Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law and Africana studies at John Jay College.

Seating is limited, and registration is required. At registration, participants will be asked to select in-person or online attendance. To register, go to tinyurl.com/AuthorEventsLPL or call 302-645-2733.