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It has been said that there have been student protests in the United States for nearly as long as there have been students. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, student activism has helped move the needle on issues for centuries. Reactions to student protest are also similar to those of the past, ranging from admiration and respect to indifference and disdain. But what are the similarities between then and now, and what have we learned and ignored from past experiences? Join BRJA as we discuss the histories, mythologies, and racializations of college protests.