Montreal Musician Promotes Ties between Art and Activism During NYC Visit (original) (raw)

Elsie Carson-Holt

Elsie Carson-Holt Aug 17, 2023

In his presentation, Stefan Christoff described how radical artists in Montreal have supported struggles for labor rights, Palestinian solidarity, climate justice and indigenous sovereignty.

My Summer at The Indy: Learning New Skills and Discovering Community Journalism at Its Finest

Elsie Carson-Holt Aug 17, 2023

At The Indypendent, I found what I was looking for — hands-on experience in local reporting.

Starbucks Workers, Supporters Highlight the Company’s Union Busting on ‘Customer Education Day’

Elsie Carson-Holt Aug 10, 2023

Starbucks patrons reminded of the company’s harassment and firings of its unionizing workers.

NYCHA Residents in Chelsea Resist Demolition Plan That Could Displace Them

Elsie Carson-Holt Aug 7, 2023

The 4,500 tenants at NYCHA’s Fulton and Chelsea-Elliott Houses face the recent announcement that their buildings will be demolished and rebuilt by The Related Companies and Essence Realty.

Long Island Starbucks Workers March on Boss Who Fired One of Their Own

Elsie Carson-Holt Aug 1, 2023

Former store manager who landed a cushy job at corporate headquarters after sacking a union activist confronted by outraged workers.

Chelsea NYCHA Tenants Urge Halt to Plans to Demolish Their Homes

Elsie Carson-Holt Jul 14, 2023

Residents of the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses warn that the city’s plan to tear down their current buildings and replace them with new ones is a land grab that will permanently displace them.

Queer Liberation March is Both the Past and the Future of Pride

Elsie Carson-Holt Jun 30, 2023

Dylan came out as trans seven years ago, when she was in fourth grade. “Growing up as trans has…

Faces of the Dyke March

Elsie Carson-Holt Jun 28, 2023

Participants talk about why they cherish an event that centers dykes and embodies the spirit of pride, which is protest.