Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, is remembered as a sadistic 19th-century enslaver who terrorised enslaved people before her own death at the hands of her lover.
This summer, ATA's Anti-Fascist Film Series emphasizes successful resistance against fascism, showcasing films that highlight the restoration of democracy through historic events.
The resisters that I researched, by contrast, were laser-focused on creating change, whether through satire in 1920s Germany or modern-day peace advocacy.
"Joy is an act of resistance, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks suggested at a beer-and-wine reception...the party's annual three-day convention with as much conviviality as the downtrodden could muster."
