A Silent Tongue Changes Nothing A conversation with Luis Marquez

When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.-Bayard Rustin, American leader In this episode which is definitely relative for our times here in America we will touch upon the following topics through the lens of what Luis experienced in the Portland Oregon protest. Firsthand stories of the Portland protest movement that few others can tell Unfiltered analysis of police violence, media manipulation, and the activist left Personal reflections on what resistance actually costs — and why I still believe it’s worth it Luis is the author of the book Antifascist: A Memoir Of The Portland Uprising 2016-2020  Book purchase link:https://a.co/d/iZH1Eav Inside that book  you’ll find: The raw truth about Portland’s protest movement — beyond what the media showed Eyewitness accounts of Proud Boy violence and state repression The inside story of Occupy ICE, May Day, and more Personal struggles with betrayal, burnout, and being publicly smeared A roadmap of resistance — flawed, painful, but real If you’ve ever marched, shouted, been afraid, or wondered what it’s really like behind the mask — this book is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned activist, a student of social movements, or simply someone trying to understand what the hell happened in Portland — Antifascist will challenge you, move you, and stay with you. #peaceful #protest #past #and #current #activism #portlandoregon #behind #the #mask #socialinjustice #our #voices #matter Follow or Subscribe LIFE IS ABOUT MORE THAN LIVING  A PODCAST on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@lifeisaboutmorethanliving, Apple podcasts, IHeartRadio,Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean   #like #follow #subscribe #comment #current #events #society #culture #changes #self #improvement #buy #split #souls #in #transition  #AlfredHarrelMorethanaPoet  #no #matter #what #happens #I #win Purchase SPLIT Souls In Transition A Poetry Collection and shop  SELF TALK GEAR at  https://linktr.ee/morethanapoet