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BREE 
NEWSOME

Bree Newsome is an artist who drew national attention in 2015 when she climbed the flagpole in front of the South Carolina Capitol building and lowered the confederate battle flag. Bree’s act of defiance against a symbol of hate has been memorialized in photographs and artwork and has become a symbol of courage, resistance and the empowerment of women.

MUSIC | ACTIVISM | FILM

Activism is one of a trio of pursuits that have driven her since a young age, when she showed talent as both a musician and a writer.

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The Civil-Rights Movement’s Generation Gap

Activist Bree Newsome on bridging the divided perspectives of the young and old. Read More

King's Activism was Built for Future Generations

It’s most important to recognize that King’s mission of peace and justice was actively undermined by the FBI and others during his lifetime. Read More

Charlottesville Reinforced That Self-Care Is an Essential Part of My Activism

As a social justice activist, trauma is an ever-present factor in my work. In fact, witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event is often the spark that ignites people to take action in the first place. Read More

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