Activism Collection

Revolutionary art, Museum of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba

Rosa Luxemburg, Marxist activist in Germany
Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919), Marxist activist in Germany. Date: early 20th century

Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Creator: Brian Foskett
Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Simone was an American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist

Demonstration in London -- Tariq Ali (b. 1943, centre), writer, journalist and filmmaker, linking arms with others and walking along a road

William Rust, British communist and newspaper editor
William Charles Rust (1903-1949), British communist activist, member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and editor of the Daily Worker newspaper, seen here at his desk

Mabel Tuke, Joint Honourary Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU), c1908. Mabel Tuke (1871-1962), also known as Pansy

Crossing into Illinois, editorial cartoon, 1913 (print)
4073055 Crossing into Illinois, editorial cartoon, 1913 (print) by McCutcheon, John Tinney (1870-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing into Illinois, 1913 editorial cartoon by John T)

W.D. Haywood leads Lowell strike parade, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
W.D. Haywood leads Lowell strike parade, 1912. Shows William Dudley (Big Bill) Haywood, an American labor movement leader, marching with strikers in Lowell, Massachusetts

Damage done by London Suffragettes, March 1912, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Damage done by London Suffragettes, March 1912, between c1910 and c1915

Jessie Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Jessie Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, 1912

Mrs. John Sherwin Crosby, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. John Sherwin Crosby, 1911

Dr. Anna Shaw in Wall Street, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Dr. Anna Shaw in Wall Street, 1911

Mrs. Nellie van Slingerland, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Nellie van Slingerland, 1914

Mrs. Pankhurst in doorway, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Pankhurst in doorway, 1913

Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910

Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Norman E. Mack and Robert Crain probably at the Democratic Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1912

Mrs. J. Speyer, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. J. Speyer, 1910. Ellin Leslie Prince Lowery Speyer (Mrs. James Speyer) (1849-1921), renowned New York City philanthropist

Mrs. S. Loebinger, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. S. Loebinger, New York, 1910

Maxim Gorky, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Maxim Gorky, 1910

Mrs. Millicent Fawcett, portrait bust, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Millicent Fawcett, portrait bust, 1913

Little Falls, Phil. Caley speaking on "Permitted" corner, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Little Falls, Phil. Caley speaking on "Permitted" corner, between c1910 and c1915

Jane Addams leaves Mercy Hospital, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Jane Addams leaves Mercy Hospital, 1912. Shows Jane Addams leaving Mercy Hospital in Chicago, after a visit with her friend, ex-President who was recovering from an assassination attempt in October

Eugenie Ladenburg, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Eugenie Ladenburg, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Eugenie Mary "May" Ladenburg Davie (1895-1975) was a noted Republican activist in New York and a director of the Pioneer Fund

N.Y. Suffragettes, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. Suffragettes, between c1910 and c1915

N.Y. Suffragettes, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. Suffragettes, between c1910 and c1915

Damage by suffragettes, London, Mar. 1912, Bond St. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Damage by suffragettes, London, Mar. 1912, Bond St. 1912

Mrs. Pankhurst in Wall St. 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Pankhurst in Wall St. 1911. Shows a woman suffrage meeting in New York City, where British suffragist leader Emmeline Pankhurst addressed a crowd near the Subtreasury Building on Wall Street

Kate Richards O'Hare, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Kate Richards O'Hare, between c1915 and c1920

Helen Keller, standing next to tree, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Helen Keller, standing next to tree, 1912

Mrs. J. Hardy Stubbs, Miss Ida Craft, Miss Rosalie Jones, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. J. Hardy Stubbs, Miss Ida Craft, Miss Rosalie Jones, between c1910 and c1915. Shows 3 suffragists with bag "Votes for Women pilgrim leaflets."

Irving Bertman presents flowers to Helen Keller, Flower Show, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Irving Bertman presents flowers to Helen Keller, Flower Show, 1913. Shows Helen Keller (1880-1968) with her teacher Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936)

Suffrage parade, Inez Milholland, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Suffrage parade, Inez Milholland, 1913. Shows lawyer Inez Milholland Boissevain riding astride in the suffrage parade as the first of four mounted heralds

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo)
ILN149596 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer
NWI4950123 Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer.; (add.info.: Lucretia (Coffin) Mott, American social reformer.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1850
3478056 Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Baronet, of Brayton (1829-1906) an English temperance campaigner and radical

Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini
673276 Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini; (add.info.: Giuseppe Mazzini 1805 - 10 March 1872, Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy)

Henry Grattan (1746 - 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons
3522467 Henry Grattan (1746 - 1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons; (add.info.: Henry Grattan (1746 - 1820)

The rights of man, 1791
1574910 The rights of man, 1791; (add.info.: The rights of man or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches)

British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to
534074 British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst arrested and carried away by a policeman for leading suffragettes attempt to present a petition to King George V at Buckingham Palace

Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo)
8626492 Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Morris, 1834 - 1896
3083235 William Morris, 1834 - 1896.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist)

Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini
3523990 Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini (1805-1872) an Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy

Emily Wilding Davison, 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's horse
3058437 Emily Wilding Davison, 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's horse Anmer, during the Epsom Derby of 1913

Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928), 1903 (b/w photo)
864233 Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928), 1903 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928) English suffragette, founder of Women's Franchise League (1889)

Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini
673278 Portrait of Giuseppe Mazzini; (add.info.: Giuseppe Mazzini 1805 - 10 March 1872, Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy)

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1840
1577992 Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1840; (add.info.: Illustration by Adam Bernard Mickiewicz (1798-1855) Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, Professor of Slavic Literature

Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872
3083257 Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo)
5323218 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst, nee Goulden, 1858-1928)

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"Activism: A Global Movement for Change" Revolutionary art takes center stage at the Museum of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, showcasing the power of creativity as a catalyst for social change. From vibrant murals to thought-provoking sculptures, this museum serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of activism. In Germany, Rosa Luxemburg emerges as an influential Marxist activist, challenging societal norms and fighting tirelessly for workers' rights. Her legacy continues to inspire generations striving for equality and justice. London becomes a hotbed of demonstrations, with Tariq Ali leading the charge. As a writer, journalist, and filmmaker, Ali fearlessly uses his platform to shed light on pressing issues and mobilize communities towards meaningful action. Mabel Tuke stands proudly as Joint Honourary Secretary of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1908. With unwavering determination, she advocates for women's suffrage and paves the way for future feminist movements worldwide. Bertrand Russell sits humbly on London's pavement alongside fellow protesters during a Committee of 100 demonstration against nuclear weapons. This British philosopher's commitment to peace resonates through time as he champions non-violent resistance against global threats. A London march against racialism unites diverse voices in solidarity against discrimination. Together they challenge systemic racism while fostering inclusivity and understanding within society. The fight against apartheid reaches Lord's cricket ground where passionate demonstrators demand justice and equality. Their unwavering stance sends ripples across nations determined to dismantle oppressive regimes. Even sports become battlegrounds for activism when protests erupt against Lions playing South Africa during apartheid years. Athletes use their platforms not only for competition but also as powerful tools advocating human rights globally. Mike Terry leads with conviction at annual general meetings where activists gather to strategize collective efforts towards change. His inspiring speeches galvanize individuals into action while strengthening community bonds that fuel the movement.