On many college campuses today, students can freely organize and speak out about different social and political issues. This is due to the Free Speech Movement, which was active in the 1960s. The movement erupted in 1964 when students at the University of California at Berkeley sought to attract campus support for the Civil Rights Movement, but they were unable to because of regulations on political advocacy on college campuses.
To help the greater public understand the Free Speech Movement, this website details key leaders, art, photography, and video pieces that encapsulates The United State of America's struggle with the First Amendment. Click away to learn about the modern history of the Free Speech Movement.
*This website is a part of a project of POL 4900 at Baruch CUNY*
Other students in this POL 4900 seminar are researching other social movements in the U.S. You can learn about their research here.