As the country marks 250 years, this teach-in looks at the harder side of the story: the 20th-century movements that expanded democracy and human rights, and the state campaigns that tried to stop them. The speakers mix artists, activists, writers and scholars rather than a single lecturer. If you want a thoughtful evening at the grand Art Deco Central Library, this is it.
What to expect
Expect a panel-style teach-in with several voices, held at the Central Library on Grand Army Plaza. It is a focused program rather than an all-night event. The mix of artists, activists, advocates, writers and scholars means the program moves between personal testimony and historical context.
Good to know
- The Central Library is at 10 Grand Army Plaza; take the 2 or 3 to Grand Army Plaza
- Part of Brooklyn's 250th anniversary programming
- Suits history buffs and civic-minded audiences
- Pair with dinner in Prospect Heights
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Common questions
Where is Uprising/Downfall held?
At Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza.
What is a teach-in?
A public program where multiple speakers share perspectives and context on a topic, here social movements and repression.
