A Protest History of the United States

A Protest History of the United States offers a compelling exploration of the nation’s long-standing tradition of resistance. In this essential addition to Beacon’s ReVisioning History series, Professor Gloria Browne-Marshall uncovers both famous and overlooked protests—from Indigenous defiance against colonization to modern climate activism. Through deep research in legal, archival, and personal records, the book highlights diverse figures like Chief Powhatan, Muhammad Ali, and David Buckel, showing how their courage challenged injustice. Browne-Marshall powerfully demonstrates that protest shapes history and continues to be a vital force for change—making this book itself a powerful act of dissent.